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Are England now ready to go and win the World Cup?
Declan Rice called it a "top performance" against Costa Rica. It left Thomas Tuchel "very proud". So are England now primed and ready to go on and win the World Cup?
Infantino tells people to 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US entry
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
Is football impacting the US? Or is the US impacting football?
Football is having an increasing influence in the USA - but the USA is having an increasing influence on football, too.
England player ratings: Has Bellingham done enough?
England have played their final World Cup warm-up game. Next comes the real thing. So, who has nailed down their spot? Who has played themselves into contention? And who has damaged their chances of being in Thomas Tuchel's starting selection against Croatia?
Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Anthony Gordon starred as England stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their final official friendly before the tournament.
'It's absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!' | Weather delays England's final WC warm-up
Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett with an update on the weather in Orlando ahead of England's final World Cup warm up game with Costa Rica.
Is FIA decision to grant Mercedes engine upgrades ‘baffling’?
Following the FIA's decision to grant 2026 pace-setters Mercedes with the opportunity to upgrade their engine, David Croft and Craig Slater discuss the situation on The F1 Show podcast.
FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issu...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its country for the World Cup, saying that sometimes it is better to "chill and relax" over visa issues.
Aguirre embraces Azteca's pressure for WC opener
On the eve of the World Cup opener and Mexico's debut in front of their fans at the Estadio Azteca, Javier Aguirre stated that he feels 'privileged' to experience the pressure of opening the tournament at home.
Richards 'ready' for USMNT opener after injury
USMNT defender Chris Richards says his recovery from a sprained ankle has progressed to the point where he's "ready" to face Paraguay in the team's World Cup opener on Friday.
📈 Ranking the 50 best players in the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!
Gordon makes his point as England breeze past Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
It was the day when Thomas Tuchel showed his hand for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas next Wednesday and his players hinted at what can happen when they play with intensity and slick connections. The paucity of the opposition had to be considered. Costa Rica
World Cup predictions: 19 ESPN experts make their ...
The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.
World Cup Daily: Live updates as Mexico prepare f...
Get all the updates from our reporters across the U.S., Mexico and Canada U.S., Mexico and Canada as the World Cup starts on Thursday.
Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guide
Antoine Semenyo will need help from his supporting cast but there is plenty of excitement about a 20-year-old midfielder likened to Michael Essien This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations fr
Football Daily
Mark Chapman, Rachel Corsie, Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton preview the World Cup.
Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener
Haiti are forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.
World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?
Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.
Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics
Fifa president defends handling of tournament ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’ Gianni Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax” on the eve of the World Cup, while Fifa faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have oversha
'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City
An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución sits in the middle of the city’s
USMNT World Cup bracket scenarios, odds to advance...
How can Team USA qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds? What's the likely path? What are the odds? What do projection models say?
Five questions facing the USMNT as World Cup kicko...
With the tournament just days away, ESPN answers the biggest questions facing the co-hosts.
Mauricio Pochettino: ‘No one sees the USA as a contender – but why not?’
The men’s head coach discusses his ‘American dream’ at the World Cup and tempering the host nation’s ‘arrogant’ expectations This American dream begins in small-town Murphy, Santa Fe. That’s Santa Fe, Argentina, at a little club where the old folk played bochas, a kind of boules,
Mexico's Mora is poised to be World Cup's breakout...
Getting beyond the quarterfinals would be historic for Mexico. Lucky for El Tri, they have a 17-year-old who can't stop making history.
Pulisic's legacy-defining moment is here. Donovan knows what's at stake
The 2026 World Cup may well define Christian Pulisic's legacy in American soccer. It's a lot of pressure. No one knows that better than Landon Donovan.
Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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