Kelechi Iheanacho ‘considers’ Middle East move despite Celtic talks
Kelechi Iheanacho is reportedly considering offers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This week, Martin O’Neill confirmed talks with Iheanacho, voicing...
Joe Cole claims ‘genius’ ex-Chelsea star could have been the next Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is often regarded as the greatest football of all time (Photo: Getty)
Joe Cole believes a former teammate and Chelsea legend was just...
Kelechi Iheanacho Considers Offers Elsewhere
Kelechi Iheanacho's Celtic future remains unresolved, with the striker considering several options away from Glasgow. Record Sport reports that the...
Iheanacho weighs Saudi and Qatar move as Celtic return stalls
Free agent Kelechi Iheanacho is exploring Gulf and MLS offers as Celtic talks continue, while Aberdeen's Jack Milne draws MLS interest.
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Belgium’s golden generation blend youth and experience ahead of Spain quarter-final
Courtois and Garcia explain how Belgium have evolved from Qatar disappointment to a World Cup quarter-final against Spain.
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France's attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test | Raphaël Jucobin
With the head coach having released the handbrake his side were far superior than they were against the same opponents in Qatar four years agoThe...
Patrick Vieira reveals team he wants France to avoid in World Cup final
France hero Patrick Vieira doesn’t fancy coming up against England in the World Cup final (Picture: ITV)
Patrick Vieira says he hopes France do...
Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals
There is a relentlessness to this France that might make them irresistible. Morocco no doubt had the best of intentions, ideas of how they could...
Mbappe breaks another FIFA World Cup record as he becomes the youngest ever to make 20 appearances
Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to reach twenty World Cup appearances. He achieved this milestone at twenty-seven years and two hundred...
‘There is a magnificent balance': how Spain built a record-breaking defence
The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots“We're...
France v Morocco: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottIt's a rerun of the 2022 semi-final. France...
What is the furthest an African team has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Morocco are the last African team standing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but can they take the continent into new heights? The African teams are...
World Cup 2026: Morocco boss Ouahbi targets France upset in quarter-final
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted his side will not waste time on premature praise ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France,...
Patrice Evra names his World Cup dark horses: ‘They are willing to suffer’
Former France defender Patrice Evra (Picture: Getty)
Patrice Evra believes Morocco can cause an upset in the World Cup knockouts as they prepare...
France vs Morocco LIVE: Michael Olise appeal rejected by Fifa as Atlas Lions hit with injury blow
Morocco will be out for revenge against France in a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar
France vs Morocco – Match preview and team news
France and Morocco meet at Boston Stadium on Thursday evening in a World Cup quarter-final rematch of their 2022 semi-final, with a place in the...
Aurelien Tchouameni makes decision on Man Utd transfer move
Manchester United target Aurelien Tchouameni has reportedly agreed a new deal with Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United will be forced...
France vs. Morocco: Why this is not the same Atlas Lions Les Bleus beat in Qatar four years ago
11Sports Mole looks at why the 2026 World Cup Moroccan side are a very different side from the one France beat in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals.
World Cup 2026: Deschamps breaks silence on Argentine referee appointment for Morocco clash
France head coach Didier Deschamps has responded to FIFA’s decision to appoint an all-Argentine refereeing team for...
Former Gunner to terminate AC Milan contract by mutual consent
Former Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer is set to terminate his AC Milan contract by mutual consent, as Qatari side Al-Shamal Sports Club push to...
France respond after FIFA confirm all-Argentine referee team for Morocco World Cup clash
France’s patience with referees has already been tested (Picture: Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
France players insist they are...
Kylian Mbappe revenge mission! Lionel Messi is in France superstar’s head as Les Bleus seek to banish painful memories of Argentine GOAT
Kylian Mbappe is on a Lionel Messi-themed revenge mission at the 2026 World Cup, Louis Saha has told GOAL, with France’s talismanic striker...
Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup
The 2022 semi-finalists have delighted fans at home as the continent's other sides struggle with off-field problemsOver the past six decades,...
World Cup 2026: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed as race for semi-final spots begins
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals has been set following the confirmation of the tournament's quarter-final fixtures, with eight...
The uniforms Colombia and Switzerland are wearing today for 2026 World Cup Round of 16
Colombia and Switzerland have confirmed the uniforms they will wear for today's 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match in Vancouver. Colombia and...
Switzerland vs Colombia – Match preview and team news
BC Place Vancouver hosts a World Cup last-16 tie on Tuesday evening as Switzerland take on Colombia, with a place in the quarter-finals against...
Martínez has only praise for 'football icon' Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup exit
Departing Portugal manager hails ‘exemplary captain'Martínez: ‘when you need a goal, you cannot take him off'Since Roberto Martínez became the...
Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup act: Portugal star, 41, makes lonely walk down the tunnel in eerily similar scenes to Qatar failure four years ago - but defiantly claims he has NO regrets after latest heartbreak
Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed he will wake up tomorrow with no regrets after crashing out of his final World Cup following Portugal's late 1-0 defeat...
What is the furthest Belgium has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Belgium, as one of the powerhouses in the World Cup, expect to have the best performance in their history. Belgium hold a prominent place in world...
What is the weather and temperature in Seattle today for USA vs Belgium at 2026 World Cup?
As the USMNT and Belgium prepare for their highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash, all eyes are on the forecast in Seattle today,...
Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out
It ended with a goal from a tall, slightly ungainly figure driving through the centre-forward position – but perhaps not the one that the narrative...
England vs Mexico referee made ‘bizarre’ World Cup call that baffled top officials
Referee Alireza Faghani will take charge of England v Mexico (Picture: Getty Images)
Alireza Faghani will take charge of the huge World Cup clash...
Vitiello: Milan have already held talks with Bosnia starlet Alajbegovic – the latest
By: Isak Möller
Kerim Alajbegovic caught the attention of several big clubs after his World Cup adventure with Bosnia, but Milan held talks with...
Aston Villa must pull out of Jonathan David pursuit as 0.23 and 0% stats emerge
Aston Villa have been handed a warning to halt their Jonathan David pursuit after his lacklustre display in Canada's 3-0 defeat to Morocco on...
Four EPL clubs named in Daizen Maeda chase
With a year left on his Celtic contract it seems inevitable that Maeda will be on the move this summer. Especially after scoring at the World Cup...
Brahim Díaz Shines With Two Assists Vs Canada
Morocco are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16, becoming the first African...
Morocco make history with back-to-back World Cup quarter-final appearances
Morocco became the first nation to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts...
Ounahi and Rahimi put Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals and end Canada's journey
As Azzedine Ounahi put Morocco ahead early in the second half, his coach Mohamed Ouahbi wagged a delighted finger. There was, perhaps, relief there...
What is the furthest Morocco has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Morocco is making it further and further in the World Cup. The furthest Morocco has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup is the semi-finals, finishing in...
What is the furthest Canada has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Canada has reached the FIFA World Cup three times, but never had a campaign like 2026. Canada has played in the FIFA World Cup three times (1986,...
Canada’s FIFA ranking updated for 2026 World Cup Round of 16 vs Morocco
Canada face Morocco at Houston Stadium with the goal of breaking through to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The Round of 16 of the 2026...
What is Morocco’s FIFA ranking for 2026 World Cup Round of 16 vs Canada?
Morocco are aiming for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals against Canada, a team ranked several places below them in the FIFA World...
The photographer behind football’s most-liked Instagram post ever
Getty’s Shaun Botterill recalls Mexico ’86, Messi’s Qatar smile and 40 years shooting the World Cup for a new generation of fans.
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‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history': Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever
Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has...
Ian Wright reveals huge problem Argentina have winning World Cup after Cape Verde scare
Wright believes Argentina’s weaknesses were exposed (Picture: ITV1)
Ian Wright has major doubts over Argentina's hopes of winning the World Cup...
For all Cape Verde's heroics, Africa's World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson
Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts but the continent's pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higherFor Africa,...
‘An incredible man': how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners
Italian's man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Seleção squad and made fans believe againBrazil arrived at the World Cup with...
What is Australia’s FIFA ranking for 2026 World Cup Round of 32 vs Egypt?
Australia and Egypt meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, separated by just a few FIFA ranking points after contrasting group-stage campaigns....
What is the furthest Australia has gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Australia’s World Cup history includes notable tournament runs, offering context for how far the Socceroos have gone on the global stage. Australia...
Dan Ndoye: Swiss media want more after Nottingham Forest star's 'redemption' vs Algeria
Nottingham Forest supporters will feel a sense of hope over the future of Dan Ndoye at the City Ground this summer.The 25-year-old has failed to...
'Replays show...' - Ex-FIFA official re-analyses 'Snicko' goal controversy in Portugal vs Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were saved correctly by a "Snicko" VAR call in a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.That is according...
Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinHello and welcome to live coverage...
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks World Cup record Lionel Messi is unable to surpass in 2026
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo broke a record at the 2026 World Cup, one that Lionel Messi could not achieve in this edition. Portugal celebrated...
Switzerland’s FIFA ranking updated for 2026 World Cup Round of 32 vs Algeria
Switzerland face Algeria in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Since the start of the tournament, FIFA rankings have changed, so what's the...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister makes retirement claim before Portugal vs Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from Portugal after the World Cup, according to his sister (AP Photo)
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from the...
The uniforms Portugal and Croatia are wearing today for 2026 World Cup Round of 32
With their kits officially locked in, European powerhouses Portugal and Croatia are finalizing preparations for today's high-stakes 2026 World Cup...
World Cup 2026: Ismaila Sarr equals Roger Milla's record despite Senegal's exit
Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr has etched his name alongside African football royalty, scoring his fifth World Cup goal in Senegal's 3-2 defeat to...
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s FIFA ranking for 2026 World Cup game vs USA?
Bosnia and Herzegovina have quietly become one of the biggest success stories of the 2026 World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived at the 2026...
What’s the furthest Bosnia and Herzegovina has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup journey has reached a new milestone at the 2026 tournament, marking the nation’s strongest showing yet on the...
David Moyes ally: Seamus Coleman 'offered' new Everton role
Seamus Coleman will complete a fairy tale return to Everton after his retirement to take a key coaching role.That is according to former Everton...
Plymouth Argyle position over Michael Baidoo outlined by Tom Cleverley
Baidoo has been with Argyle at the start of pre-season after spending all of last term on loan to Qatar Stars League side Umm Salal
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanHello everybody and welcome to...
Mexico beats Ecuador in FIFA World Cup, advances to Round of 16
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a...
Roy Keane names his two World Cup favourites: ‘They will meet in the final’
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane (Picture: Getty)
Roy Keane has named his two favourites to win the World Cup and is confident that both...
Watch: Moroccan fans clash with Dutch police after Morocco stun Netherlands in WC
Morocco's stunning 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has ignited wild celebrations in Casablanca, with...
Morocco edge wild last-32 penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Maybe Morocco are about to do it all again. They are into the last 16 after a match that lasted almost three hours, winning a strange and...
What is Morocco’s FIFA ranking ahead of 2026 World Cup Round of 32 vs Netherlands?
Morocco take on Netherlands in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, looking to secure their spot in the Round of 16 and climb the FIFA rankings....
Morocco stuns Netherlands in World Cup penalty shootout
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the...
What is Japan’s FIFA ranking ahead of 2026 World Cup game against Brazil?
Japan enter their high-stakes showdown against Brazil with a golden opportunity to prove they are a legitimate 2026 World Cup dark horse, putting...
Snubbed Leeds star opens up on World Cup struggles
Leeds United man Noah Okafor has endured a difficult World Cup with Switzerland.Making his return to the national team earlier this year, the...
Nathan Saliba: The World Cup star who Frank Lampard should be all over at Coventry City
Frank Lampard will be doing everything in his power to ensure that Coventry City stay in the Premier League next season.The Sky Blues earned...
Ouaddou: Diop brings a lot to Morocco
Ahead of Morocco’s Round of 32 clash with the Netherlands on Monday night/Tuesday morning, we caught up former Fulham defender Abdes Ouaddou about...
Johan Manzambi: Thomas Muller told Bayern Munich to sign Newcastle target
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in making a move for SC Freiburg and Switzerland youngster Johan Manzambi this summer.Manzambi, 20, has...
Morocco XI vs Netherlands – Predicted lineup and team news
Morocco face Netherlands at Estadio Monterrey in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the World Cup last 32, targeting a place in the round of 16...
"Canadian heroes" celebrate landmark World Cup Round of 32 win
Ismaël Koné broke his leg 10 days ago when Canada historically routed Qatar in front of a raucous Vancouver home crowd. But you wouldn’t have known...
Money can't buy World Cup success for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup,...
Predicted lineups for South Africa vs Canada today for 2026 World Cup Round of 32
History is on the line at Los Angeles Stadium as South Africa and co-hosts Canada prepare to kick off the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 South Africa...
'Worries me' - Pundit can't get head around what's happening to Leeds ace at World Cup
Noah Okafor continues to be snubbed by Switzerland at the World Cup, with many now questioning the Leeds United star's treatment.The 26-year-old...
‘Street football on world stage': Morocco and Netherlands face off in last-32 game with a backstory
Moroccans began moving to the Netherlands in the 1960s, lending match in Mexico a feeling akin to ‘a derby'Thirty-two years to the day since their...
Kyle Walker backs ‘incredible’ Arsenal star to be England’s World Cup hero
Former England defender Kyle Walker (Picture: talkSPORT)
Kyle Walker says ‘other player need to step up’ for England to win the World Cup after...
2026 World Cup: Full list of teams eliminated in the group stage
With the curtain officially closing on the group stage, the field has been cut down to the final 32. For the 16 nations that failed to survive the...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic chokes up after historic World Cup moment leaves him 'very emotional'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was visibly emotional while working as a FOX pundit after Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar at the World Cup
Gary Lineker blasts FIFA's 'absurd' decision after brutal World Cup incident
Gary Lineker has criticised FIFA's decision to hand Qatar star Assim Madibo a five-match ban.
Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup
With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a...
Argentina defender Tagliafico primed for first World Cup Start, praises Messi
Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico could be set for a start against Jordan. On the eve of the last group stage match, he revealed the secrets...
Lionel Messi’s Round of 32 rival set: When and where are Argentina vs Cape Verde playing at 2026 World Cup?
Lionel Messi and Argentina set their sights in Cape Verde, their Round of 32 opponents in this 2026 World Cup. Argentina and Lionel Messi will face...
Can you imagine England paying you to support England at the WC? (And just say no).
By Tony Attwood It is, of course, hard to imagine that instead of paying to get into a game, the reverse happens, but apparently (according to...
Jordan Ayew reflects on 'unexplainable' Ghana 2022 World Cup exit
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has characterized the Black Stars' 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar as an unpredictable and unexplainable journey,...