-
‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup
The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problemsThe street is wide, its grass verges thick and scruffy after a week of rainstorms. Jamal Johnson will walk…
-
England faces hostile Mexico reception as World Cup last-16 gets underway with penalty drama
The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is in full swing with England arriving in Mexico City to face Mexico in a last-16 tie, where the team encountered a heated welcome with supporters booing at their hotel. The hostile atmo
-
In spotlight but shunning limelight – Olise’s unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
-
World Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Mail usAustralia lost to Egypt on penalties in one of the more disastrous shootout cock ups. Changing goalkeepers is a bold move, especially when Mat Ryan made a right Shilton of himself.Jonathan Wilson was there. Continue…
-
Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup’s last-16 matches
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.
-
Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
-
Jürgen Klopp holds Germany talks: ‘I’m more than recharged, I’m ready’
He says ‘intensive’ discussions needed with federationKlopp wants to agree way ahead with changes requiredJürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations to take over as Germany’s coach and says he has “recharged” the energy missing when he left Liverpool.Klopp is the German football federation’s preferred candidate after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days…
-
Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye
Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not processNausea, cramps, shortness of breath. Time-lagged, unacclimatised, eyes bulging as the vertigo hits. Not to mention three times more likely to suffer unwanted swelling of the brain. Watching England play football at…
-
‘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 several open wounds. Since Qatar in 2022 there were four changes of manager, 95 players called up and a political crisis, including the ousting of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president. It has been…
-
Murals, flags and beef dishes – Messi mania takes hold in Miami
Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde – and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.