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The Guardian FootballFrance’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final
‘We have to deal with it,’ France’s head coach says Ouahbi insists Morocco’s aim is to win World Cup Didier Deschamps has insisted he is not concerned by the appointment of Argentinian officials to oversee the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco on Thursday, with a repeat of the 2022 final against Argentina still possible. “We have to deal with it,” he said. “I trust the referees. Our opponent is Morocco, not the referee.” The France head coach, though, is not a natural diplomat. This was a characteristically combative display from Deschamps, who spent at least 90 seconds at the end of his press conference explaining why he really did not have time to answer one final question, before reluctantly answering, grumpily. He could not resist a jibe at those, many in the north African media, who had criticised the French official François Letexier’s performance during the last-16 game between Argentina and Egypt on Tuesday. Continue reading...
BBC SportA Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?
ESPNLautaro told 'emotional' Messi to enjoy 'last WC'
Lautaro Martinez told a visibly emotional Lionel Messi to enjoy the moment following Argentina's 3-2 triumph over Egypt on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.
ESPNU.S. loss sets betting records; big profits for ho...
The United States' run in its home World Cup led to record soccer betting handle and allowed American sportsbooks to profit handsomely when it came to an end.
ESPNDalić steps down as Croatia boss after WC exit
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalić has stepped down following the nation's World Cup exit, the Croatian Football Federation has announced.
BBC SportThe key World Cup players walking disciplinary tightrope
Four England players are at risk of missing a potential World Cup semi-final because of the tournament's yellow-card rules.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Egypt fury after Argentina win thriller, Croatia head coach Dalic quits – live
⚽ All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email us Perhaps Lionel Messi could do with a look at this video – our own Nikhita Chulani sifts the data in search of the perfect penalty. Just in, from AP. Continue reading...
BBC SportEgypt want officials kicked out of World Cup
The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
The Guardian FootballA World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players
A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubs As late bloomers and cult heroes go, few have made an impact on a World Cup quite like the goalkeeper who first defied Spain’s attackers and, after Cape Verde’s qualification for the knockouts, reduced Lionel Messi to a single goal. Vozinha departed Chaves in Liga Portugal 2 at the end of last season, having previously played in Cyprus, Slovakia and Moldova. With 27.5m Instagram followers, he would be a social media marketer’s dream, as well as a handy goalkeeper with a taste for the big occasion. Continue reading...
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: PSG, Spurs, Chelsea eye USM...
Several MLS clubs are reportedly looking to sign free agent Mohamed Salah. Transfer Talk has the latest.
The Guardian FootballGolden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournament All-time World Cup goalscorers The Golden Boot is awarded to the World Cup’s top goalscorer, with assists used as a tie-breaker if two or more players finish level. The 2026 tournament saw France’s Kylian Mbappé claim the prize again with 10 goals, after scoring eight at the 2022 tournament. Mbappé also became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer , with 22 goals to Lionel Messi’s 21. The Argentina captain had to settle for second place in this year’s standings with eight goals, while Jude Bellingham (England) and Erling Haaland (Norway) both scored seven, Bellingham shading third place with one assist to Haaland’s zero. Continue reading...
BBC SportHow to take a World Cup shootout penalty
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
BBC SportMeet the duo visiting all 16 World Cup venues in a London cab
Meet Ollie Jenks and Seth Scott, who are attempting to visit all 16 World Cup stadiums in a traditional London taxi.
BBC SportA striker duel for the ages & Qatar revenge - what to expect in quarter-finals
Setting the scene for each of the four intriguing World Cup quarter-finals that begin on Thursday.
BBC SportGoals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set
We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins A very different side of France came to the fore , proving they are not mere showboaters, there is plenty of steel, grit and determination among the ranks. It was a brutal encounter as they became targets for Paraguay, who added menace to the low block. No one in blue retreated to the shadows, instead taking the overaggression head on, using it as fuel. “To anyone who wants to go to war with us, this is what you should expect,” Rayan Cherki said. It was the biggest test they have faced this far but intimidation tactics do not work, it transpires, leaving everyone else wondering how to stop them. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballRefereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump | Chris Foy
Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t Thomas Tuchel was critical of the refereeing at the World Cup after England’s win against Mexico , describing it as unreliable, erratic and not good enough. His comments struck me as reverse psychology – the referees have generally been OK, with some positive decisions made, but there have also been occasions when they have not got things right. Like everyone, referees cannot be perfect. Egypt claimed they were victims of an injustice against Argentina on Tuesday but the decisions to disallow an Egypt goal and let Argentina’s winner stand were correct. On the first one there was a foul by Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martínez in the attacking possession phase – a shirt pull and studs on Martínez’s right foot – and there is no time limit or ceiling on the number of passes to be taken into account. Continue reading...
BBC SportWhy Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand
Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?