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Latest news as World Cup countdown continuesPlayer guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail TomStaying on the “football a...
Nigeria has struggled to contain bandit groups who kidnap and kill but some communities are finding their own solutionsI...
From Curaçao and Cape Verde to Morocco and Turkey, fans reflect Dutch city where loyalties are shared, not dividedThree...
Only one non-goalkeeper over 40 has ever played a World Cup. This summer, four others could do the same.
After two years without a major trophy, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez called elections to reassert his power. N...
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it right now.
A last World Cup – surely – for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portugal are in great shape for a long run in the competitionThis...
On the eve of the first 48-team World Cup, everyone can dream. But who will win the trophy? And who could surprise us al...
Manchester United and Manchester City have joined the race to land Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella. Transfer Talk has t...
Robert Wyland’s depiction of ocean life was covered up for a World Cup promotion – now he wants retribution• World Cup n...
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup aga...
England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effortIn the disori...