Talk Fuse

Topic: Sport

Sport covers the competitions, athletes, teams and moments that shape sporting life, from local clubs and emerging talent to major international events. It follows results, records and rivalries across a wide range of disciplines.

The topic also looks beyond the scoreline, covering governance, safety, inclusion, finance and the personal stories that affect participants and supporters. It matters because sport is both entertainment and a significant part of public culture, often reflecting wider debates in society.

My World Cup memory: heartbreak in the exam hall for England v Brazil in 2002 – video

June 30, 2026

Where were you when Ronaldinho lobbed David Seaman in England’s quarter-final game against Brazil at the 2002 World Cup? Our head of newsletters, Toby Moses, was sitting in an exam hall for his English A Level exam. It was heartbreak for England more than two decades ago, but perhaps they can go a couple of…
From developing photos in a toilet to a viral Messi shot: 40 years shooting the World Cup – video

June 30, 2026

From taking the photo that became the most-liked post on Instagram as of recording, to developing film in the stadium toilets, legendary World Cup photographer Shaun Botterill speaks with Guardian Australia’s picture editor, Carly Earl, about how capturing the World Cup has changed throughout his 40-year career Continue reading…
How DR Congo’s football team became a rare source of national unity

June 30, 2026

Historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the nightThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had not been at a World Cup finals tournament for 52 years – but they are making up for lost time in North America. After a draw against…
Morocco win wild penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses

June 30, 2026

Morocco’s players set off in pursuit of Ismael Saibari and, once they had caught up, lost one another in a pile of exhilarated bodies. Maybe they are about to do it all again and make a heavy dent in the latter stages of a World Cup. This was certainly a huge hurdle cleared and there…
The history of brilliantly terrible World Cup video games

June 24, 2026

As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the hyped up atmosphere• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI come with a warning to all football fans: if you’ve been enjoying the World Cup enough to think, “I’d like to re-enact this…
Tech Now

May 30, 2026

Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
Premier League final-day predictions: Chris Sutton v Sam Tompkins – & AI – BBC

May 22, 2026

Premier League final-day predictions: Chris Sutton v Sam Tompkins – & AI BBC