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The Guardian FootballFrom Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup
We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia Joe Hart There’s long been a feeling that, when it comes to punditry, only goalkeepers should talk about goalkeepers given the unique nature of the role. That view will have been strengthened by Hart’s appearances during this World Cup. The former England No 1 has been an authoritative voice on all things shot-stopping, providing the sort of insight and analysis only a man who has been there, done that and worn the gloves can. Highlights include his flagging of keepers getting a hand to long-range efforts but not being able to keep them out and how this definitely wasn’t normal, and how a subtle left-sided weight emphasis was the reason Jordan Pickford was done at his near post for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s goal against England in Atlanta. This sort of thing, allied to passionate yet crisp oratory, has made Hart a big asset for the BBC, whose decision to stay at home has meant it needs as much punch as it can get. Sachin Nakrani Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballIs Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue? | The Knowledge
Plus: national team colours that are different from flags; Senegal’s goal difference record setters; and Scotland’s unbeaten 1974 tournament Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Neymar’s consolation penalty against Norway at the World Cup means his first international goal, scored on his first cap, was in the same stadium (MetLife) as his last international goal on his final cap,” writes Griffin Cant. “Are there any other players who have bookended their international career in a similar way?” Over 77,000 people were at the MetLife Stadium on 10 August 2010 as Neymar made his Brazil bow in a friendly against the USA. The fresh-faced, dodgy-haircutted 18-year-old scored after just 28 minutes , a thumping header past Tim Howard in the USA goal. Nearly 16 years later, he rolled his penalty – his 80th goal for his country on his 130th appearance – past Norway’s Ørjan Nyland at the same end of the stadium as Brazil exited the World Cup in the last 16 and followed it by announcing his retirement from international duty. Continue reading...
ESPNWith World Cup history within its grasp, the U.S. ...
It all broke right for the U.S. this tournament: the draw, the injuries, the decisions. And yet America is once again coming to terms with a round-of-16 exit.
ESPNPulisic forced off injured for USMNT vs. Belgium
Christian Pulisic was forced off with an ankle injury in the second half of the United States' World Cup round of 16 loss against Belgium.
The Guardian FootballMaddy Cusack and players were let down by Sheffield United, inquest told
Former general manager says players ‘deserved better’ Coach Morgan says he did not raise concerns with HR Sheffield United let Maddy Cusack down and the women’s team’s transition from part-time to full-time status in the summer of 2023 was not “managed in the way that it should have been”, an inquest into Cusack’s death has been told. Ian McCallum, general manager of the women’s team between February 2023 and the end of the 2022-23 season on a short-term basis, also told the court that the club had been “slightly naive about what needed to be in place ” for full-time women’s football and that a “talented group of players deserved better”. McCallum said his frustration at the club’s approach to the women’s game had “played a part” in his decision to leave the role in the summer of 2023. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org , or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballTearful Messi inspires Argentina’s great escape in World Cup thriller with Egypt
The golden rule of football? Never write off Lionel Messi. Just when it looked like his dream of leading Argentina to the bicampeonato was in tatters, the 39-year-old came to his country’s rescue for the umpteenth time in spectacular fashion. With 11 minutes to play and still reeling from Yasser Ibrahim’s early header and a second from Mostafa Ziko – named after the Brazil legend – Lionel Scaloni’s side were heading for the mother of all upsets against Egypt. Mostafa Shobeir – whose father, Ahmed, was the Pharaohs’ goalkeeper at the 1990 World Cup and whose time-wasting tactics against the Republic of Ireland resulted in the introduction of the back-pass rule two years later – seemed set to write a more positive chapter in his family’s history after a brilliant performance that saw him repel everything that the world champions could throw at him. Continue reading...
ESPNWorld Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: ...
In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?
The Guardian FootballChristian Pulisic’s World Cup of TV stardom and ‘little glimpses’ ends in disappointment
For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement There was a quiver in Christian Pulisic’s voice as he answered the final question posed to him at the 2026 World Cup. On its face, the question was straightforward: how did the overall experience of this tournament meet his expectations? The subtext was overwhelming. For eight years, this World Cup co-hosted by the United States has been viewed as the potential high-water mark of his career and those of his teammates. Every machination of American soccer has operated with signposts displaying “2026” in bold. Continue reading...
ESPNBelgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- a...
The World Cup dream for the U.S. went up in smoke Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.
BBC SportMessi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.
The Guardian Football‘They have Messi, but we have Salah’: Egypt prepare to take on Argentina
Last 16 tie will be the first international meeting between two modern legends who may yet go on making history As Mohamed Salah savoured the feeling of Egypt’s historic victory over Australia , the narrative had already moved on. The former Liverpool forward could not contain his delight after his scuffed penalty helped to seal a redemptive shootout triumph in Dallas for the Pharaohs on Friday. “I decided last minute. I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence,” said Salah, who had missed in Egypt’s last two shootouts, including the World Cup qualifying playoff against Senegal four years ago. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballJonathan Morgan labelled Maddy Cusack ‘generally a liar’ in FA investigation, inquest hears
Cusack’s former manager gave evidence on Monday Morgan says player ‘omitted information’ to her family’ Jonathan Morgan, Maddy Cusack’s former manager at Sheffield United, labelled her as “generally a liar” during a Football Association investigation into her death, an inquest has heard. Cusack died in Derbyshire on 20 September 2023 at the age of 27 and Chesterfield coroner’s court heard evidence last week from her parents, who feel Morgan was integral to her mental health deteriorating. Giving evidence to the court on Monday, Morgan denied ever shouting at Cusack or calling her a “psycho” and said he had been concerned about her wellbeing. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org , or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Henderson out of tournament as England set up Norway quarter-final – live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues ⚽️ Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun ⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email us We haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by Fifa’s decision after lobbying by Donald Trump to reverse the suspension given to the striker for his red card in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina . He is now free to play in the last-16 game against Belgium. Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...
ESPNCan Egypt get the ball to their stars? One big que...
As this week sees the World Cup field cut from 32 to 16, we're wondering what the biggest issue is for each team still in the tournament.
ESPNCopy of Pride, joy and anxiety: What watching a family mem...
It's incredible for families who have seen loved ones go from kicking a ball around the house to walking out on the biggest stage there is at a World Cup.
BBC SportEngland enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned
BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
The Guardian FootballBelgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US
Belgium play Americans in the last-16 on Monday US have enjoyed strong support at home at the World Cup A raucous, pro-US crowd is expected in Seattle for the Americans’ last-16 match against Belgium on Monday, but the Red Devils say that they don’t fear the atmosphere that will await them. “I think we just have to … show balls on the pitch,” left-back Maxim De Cuyper said on Friday. “Try to play your own game. If you play against 80,000 supporters or with 80,000, you have to try to do the same.” Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballEgypt coach Hossam Hassan says he has moved on after confrontation with Dallas police
Egypt says Dallas hotel incident is resolved Hassan accepts police apology after clash Coach waves Palestine flag after victory Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas. Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of the 32 at the World Cup, showing both men arguing with a Dallas police officer, apparently over a player preparing to take a picture with a young fan in the hotel lobby. Continue reading...