USMNT win smashes record for most-watched soccer broadcast with 33.5 million viewers The Fox and Telemundo combined audience of more than 33 million would surpass the averages of the NBA Finals and the NFL’s Sunday Night Football July 2, 2026 Football
Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as Spain beat Austria and cruise into last 16 Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, Pedro Porro was on target and Spain played their best football at this World Cup as they beat Austria 3-0 July 2, 2026 Football
Ghosts of the Azteca: England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball Mexico have a formidable record in their iconic stadium but for many it will always be associated with one player July 2, 2026 Football
Thomas Tuchel claims Fifa rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage in Mexico City altitude Thomas Tuchel lamented a Fifa rule that has shut down one possible acclimatisation plan for the last-16 tie against co-hosts July 2, 2026 Football
Keir Starmer to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico match PM says ‘whole country will be backing the team’ for 1am game, as licensing hours extended after fierce backlash July 2, 2026 Football
Trump is avoiding the World Cup because it’s packed with good things he doesn’t like | Barney Ronay For all its gloss and elitist governance, football will not bend to the will of a president so eager to demonise and exclude July 2, 2026 Football
Malik Tillman’s bloody sock game rockets into US World Cup history The midfielder had to work hard to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this tournament. He is more than repaying his coach’s faith July 2, 2026 Football
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral: ‘If you’re like “oh, it’s Messi”, you’re gonna lose your mind’ The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi July 2, 2026 Football
Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal’s streak Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of international football’s 200 club, have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting? July 2, 2026 Football
A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win The versatile striker was dangerous in his time on the field on Wednesday, but that time was prematurely ended with a surprising ejection July 2, 2026 Football