From around the league
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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![Netherlands vs Morocco puts Dutch defensive balance under the microscope]()
Netherlands vs Morocco puts Dutch defensive balance under the microscope
Netherlands vs Morocco pits Dutch attacking form against a defence with 4 goals conceded, 0 clean sheets and a bad fit against Morocco's transition pace.
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![England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane seal Group L top spot]()
England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane seal Group L top spot
England beat Panama 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and Harry Kane became England's record World Cup scorer, sealing top spot in Group L.
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![Kylian Mbappe's flute celebration is fun, but his World Cup start is the real story]()
Kylian Mbappe's flute celebration is fun, but his World Cup start is the real story
Kylian Mbappe flute celebration has gone viral, but his 4 goals in 2 World Cup matches for France are the bigger story.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Friday, 24 July 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026
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![World Cup 2026: The Definitive Review - Spain's Triumph & a Tournament for the Ages | World Cup Brief #16]()
World Cup 2026: The Definitive Review - Spain's Triumph & a Tournament for the Ages | World Cup Brief #16
The definitive review of the 2026 World Cup: Spain's double, a clean sweep of the awards (Rodri, Cubarsí, Unai Simón), the shocks, and the farewells to Messi and Ronaldo.
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![England 2030 World Cup blueprint is already taking shape]()
England 2030 World Cup blueprint is already taking shape
England's 2030 World Cup blueprint is already emerging around James Trafford, Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha, with the key question being how quickly the next
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![Spain's World Cup final win delivered a huge BBC audience]()
Spain's World Cup final win delivered a huge BBC audience
World Cup final BBC audience hit 15.8 million, with a 64% share of TV viewing as Ferran Torres sealed Spain's win in extra time.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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![World Cup final Spain Argentina family drama in New York]()
World Cup final Spain Argentina family drama in New York
Jamie Gonzalez-Bradley flew to New York for the World Cup final, but his four-year-old son Santiago wore Argentina and backed Lionel Messi.
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![World Cup winners and losers: Haaland leads the individual race]()
World Cup winners and losers: Haaland leads the individual race
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals in 5 World Cup appearances, with Messi on 8 and Mbappe on 10. Neymar’s farewell and Spain’s final win shaped the rest.
Monday, 20 July 2026
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![Spain's teenagers claim World Cup with possession mastery]()
Spain's teenagers claim World Cup with possession mastery
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, led by 19-year-olds Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí as possession football dominated the final.
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![Michael Olise's 31 assists redefine the Ballon d'Or race]()
Michael Olise's 31 assists redefine the Ballon d'Or race
Michael Olise led world soccer with 31 assists in 2025-26. Can individual creation finally beat trophy wins in the Ballon d'Or race? October 26 decides.
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![Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit]()
Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit
Pickford finds meaning in inspiring the next generation after England's World Cup semi-final exit. At 32, his focus shifts from the loss to what the
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![Barcelona's eight players crowned Spain world champions]()
Barcelona's eight players crowned Spain world champions
Barcelona's eight World Cup winners delivered Spain's second title with Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal and Pau Cubarsí's 96% passing accuracy.
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![The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan]()
The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan
Tributes to Kevin Keegan reveal why the double Ballon d'Or winner was beloved beyond his trophies. Peers remember his humility and warmth.
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![Rodri completed 811 passes as Spain swept World Cup 2026's top awards]()
Rodri completed 811 passes as Spain swept World Cup 2026's top awards
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball after 811 passes, while Pau Cubarsí and Unai Simón claimed Young Player and
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![Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season]()
Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season
Harry Kane's 73 goals and eight assists across 65 appearances keep his Ballon d'Or case alive, but rivals have stronger trophy narratives.
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![Belgium confirm Rudi Garcia exit at the end of his contract]()
Belgium confirm Rudi Garcia exit at the end of his contract
Rudi Garcia will leave Belgium when his contract expires, ending an 18-month spell of 20 games, 12 wins and a World Cup quarter-final.
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![Pau Cubarsí's World Cup final sharpens his Ballon d'Or case]()
Pau Cubarsí's World Cup final sharpens his Ballon d'Or case
Pau Cubarsí starred in the World Cup final with 139 touches, 121 passes and eight recoveries, sharpening his Ballon d'Or case for Spain.
