France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup
Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final
World Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …
France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions
Egyptian FA questions ‘fairness’ of loss to Argentina amid refereeing furore
The Egyptian Football Association has issued a statement claiming ‘several key incidents raised serious concerns’ in the 3-2 win for Argentina which took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals at Egypt’s
No league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil
Country’s model prioritises joy while offering youngsters choice – and Erling Haaland’s World Cup exploits show that it works
From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup
We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia
World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set
We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins
Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup
The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have delighted fans at home and set an example to other sides beset with off-field problems
Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump
Belgians reacted with delight after their team’s 4-1 win, a game overshadowed by the USA striker Falorin Balogun’s suspension being suspended
Best fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success
Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far
Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons | Sid Lowe
Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices