World Cup

Monday, 6 July 2026

• Argentina vs Egypt: Messi record and fitness doubts shape the last 16

  Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup run, Facundo Medina's cramp scare and Egypt's three defensive doubts shape Argentina vs Egypt in the last 16.

  3 min read
• Thomas Tuchel’s chemistry problem for England

  Thomas Tuchel wanted England to function as a team, but cohesion data shows the left side and key Kane links still are not clicking.

  4 min read
• Switzerland vs Colombia sets up as a tight knockout battle in Vancouver

  Switzerland vs Colombia in Vancouver pits Manzambi’s breakout form against Colombia’s defensive run and Luis Díaz’s knockout threat.

  3 min read
• England beat Mexico by changing the tempo, not chasing it

  England beat Mexico 3-2 after Tuchel slowed the press, Bellingham scored twice and Quansah's 54th-minute red card changed the game.

  5 min read
• Jordan Henderson injury scare overshadows England's Mexico win

  Jordan Henderson was taken to hospital after England's 3-2 win over Mexico, with Thomas Tuchel calling the wrist injury quite serious.

  5 min read
• Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup, but not his last match

  Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last, but the Portugal captain insists only he will decide when he stops.

  3 min read
• Ørjan Nyland turns Brazil heroics into free agent value

  Ørjan Nyland saved a penalty and produced crucial stops against Brazil, turning the 35-year-old free agent into a hot goalkeeper market.

  3 min read
• Thomas Tuchel says England's Mexico win felt like a final

  Thomas Tuchel hailed England's 3-2 win over Mexico as heroic after playing with 10 men, surviving late pressure and losing Jordan Henderson to injury.

  5 min read
• Erling Haaland powers Norway into first World Cup quarterfinal

  Erling Haaland has 7 goals in 4 World Cup games after scoring twice in Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil to reach a first-ever quarterfinal.

  4 min read
• England vs Mexico: brotherhood, grit and a 3-2 win

  Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Elliot Anderson explain how England's brotherhood, defensive reshuffle and emotional resilience powered a 3-2 World Cup win over

  4 min read
• England vs Mexico ratings: Bellingham leads chaotic 3-2 win

  Jude Bellingham’s 9.2-rated brace led England past Mexico 3-2, with Harry Kane also influential and Jarell Quansah’s red card shaping the tie.

  2 min read
• Jude Bellingham gives England the right message after Mexico win

  Jude Bellingham scored twice against Mexico and told England fans to celebrate, before quickly turning attention to Norway.

  5 min read
• England ratings vs Mexico show why Bellingham, Kane and Pickford stood out

  England vs Mexico ended 2-3, with Jude Bellingham's 9.2 rating leading Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford in a chaotic World Cup win.

  5 min read
• Matheus Cunha hails Brazil's World Cup exit as the hardest day of his life

  Matheus Cunha called Brazil's 2-1 World Cup exit to Norway the hardest day of his life. Casemiro also said Brazil wasted chances as Haaland struck twice.

  3 min read
• Thomas Tuchel blasts referees after England's chaotic win over Mexico

  Thomas Tuchel ripped into referees after England's verified 3-2 win over Mexico, calling the officials not good enough after VAR controversy and two penalties.

  3 min read
• England vs Mexico: Rooney hails 3-2 win in Mexico City

  Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer praised England after a 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jude Bellingham's brace and Pickford's saves key.

  3 min read
• Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico win

  Harry Kane was left speechless after Mexico 2-3 England, with his goal, assist and post-match BBC interview capturing a chaotic World Cup last-16 night.

  3 min read
• Jude Bellingham double and Harry Kane penalty lift England past Mexico

  Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, with Harry Kane adding a penalty and Jarell Quansah sent off.

  3 min read
• Brazil vs Norway exposed the cost of an uneven midfield

  Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16. Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty and Neymar signalled the end.

  3 min read
• Erling Haaland Real Madrid talk stays alive again

  Alf-Inge Haaland says Erling is happy at Manchester City and has a long contract, but also says anyone would want to play for Madrid.

  3 min read