From around the league
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Alphonso Davies says the World Cup setback will drive him on
Alphonso Davies said Morocco’s World Cup exit and a hamstring setback made the tournament one of the toughest challenges of his career.
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Argentina vs Switzerland quarter-final and Messi's record chase
Switzerland reach the World Cup quarter-final unbeaten in eight, while Lionel Messi has 8 goals and is one short of Ademir's record of 9.
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Jude Bellingham is driving England's attack under Thomas Tuchel
Jude Bellingham has four goals in five World Cup games as England's higher role under Thomas Tuchel reshapes the attack around him and Harry Kane.
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England bank holiday talk grows, but Norway is still the hurdle
England bank holiday talk is growing, but Starmer only hinted at it if England win the World Cup. Norway are next in Saturday's quarter-final.
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Kylian Mbappé says ankle hit was nothing serious after Morocco win
Mbappé says his ankle hit was fine after France's 2-0 win over Morocco, and explains the penalty miss and referee confusion.
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Norway hotel move adds to disrupted England quarter-final build-up
Norway changed hotels before the England quarter-final after noise complaints and illness in camp, completing the move in two-and-a-half hours.
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Javier Aguirre steps aside as Mexico move quickly to Rafael Marquez
Javier Aguirre stepped down after Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup loss to England, with Rafael Marquez taking over immediately.
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Bielsa clears the air with Federico Valverde after Uruguay exit
Bielsa said he never had any problems with Federico Valverde, praised his versatility and backed the Real Madrid midfielder after Uruguay's exit.
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Neymar says his Brazil career is over after late Norway defeat
Neymar said his Brazil career is over after scoring a late penalty in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway at MetLife Stadium.
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Egypt file FIFA complaint after Argentina's 2-3 comeback win
Egypt filed a FIFA complaint after Argentina's 3-2 win, citing a disallowed goal, a Mohamed Salah penalty appeal and the late winner.
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World Cup quarterfinals shaped by Haaland, Messi and two historic runs
World Cup quarterfinals feature Haaland on 7 goals, Messi still deciding games at 39, plus historic runs from Norway and Switzerland.
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Folarin Balogun says red card backlash was no surprise
Folarin Balogun says the red-card backlash did not surprise him after FIFA suspended his one-game ban for 12 months.
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England v Mexico pub hours row leaves councils with final say
England v Mexico kicks off at 1am on Monday, but ministers say pub hour relaxations do not cover it and councils must decide locally.
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England player ratings vs Mexico show Bellingham carried the biggest load
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2 rating led England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, with Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s saves key after Quansah’s red card.
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Portugal vs Spain is a space game as much as a Ronaldo game
Portugal vs Spain preview: Spain bring a 519-minute clean-sheet streak and 67% possession average into a last-16 tie shaped by space and counters.
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Michael Olise has become the key figure in France's World Cup attack
Michael Olise has 5 assists in 5 World Cup games for France, and Thierry Henry now calls him their most important player.
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Klopp open to Germany talks, but Red Bull still comes first
Jürgen Klopp says he is ready to talk to the DFB about the Germany job, but any move must fit his Red Bull contract and Oliver Mintzlaff talks.
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Joshua Kimmich blames Germany players for World Cup failure
Joshua Kimmich says Germany’s World Cup failure was down to the players, not the coach, as Julian Nagelsmann resigns and the DFB explores Jürgen Klopp talks.
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England World Cup route is the toughest since records began
England's World Cup route could be the toughest on record, with DR Congo first and projected meetings with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain.
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USA vs Bosnia preview: quick passing, width and set-piece control
USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina preview: quick passing, set-piece control and Christian Pulisic's return look central in the round of 32.