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The Guardian FootballEngland braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos
After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron It was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has gripped Mexico since Tuesday night when their team beat Ecuador to set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with England on Sunday. There was talk of an incoming storm , which is forecast to bring the risk of flooding and affect a game talked up as arguably the biggest in Mexico’s history. There was a figurative one, too. The kick-off would have to be brought forward from 6pm local time (1am Monday BST) to midday, Fifa was told on Friday, and there followed an intense amount of back and forth, so many different people and companies to consider. In the end, it was decided that it would have to remain at 6pm. There was a lot of energy expended for no actual change and on everybody hurtled. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay
On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an Independence Day heatwave, the World Cup favourites were forced to drop a gear or two but still had too much for a Paraguay team that set out for a fight but were ultimately no more than a nuisance. In the annals of France-Paraguay encounters this was more France 98, a 1-0 French victory in extra time, than Sweden 58, where Just Fontaine embellished his World Cup legend with a hat-trick. Les Bleu s ’ modern-day goal machine, Kylian Mbappé, had to make do with just the one, a penalty, to draw him level again with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, but one behind the great man in terms of the all-time goalscoring record. Continue reading...
BBC SportFrance overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.
BBC SportMexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.
BBC Sport'Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France
BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.
BBC SportMbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot
France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.
BBC SportUnbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
ESPNCopy of Best bets for the 2026 World Cup round of 16
Looking to place some World Cup bets? Take a look at what our experts are considering ahead of the round of 16.
BBC SportWhy England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
BBC SportMichael Olise: Origins
The origin story of France's newest superstar begins closer to home than you might think.
ESPNNo matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired W...
Back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, Paraguay have already stunned Germany. Now, they face an even greater challenge against an in-form France.
The Guardian FootballWorld 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 us Australia 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 reading...
BBC SportWhy Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi
After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Premier League clubs on ale...
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have been alerted over a potential deal for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. Transfer Talk has the latest.
BBC SportIn 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.
BBC SportBrazil 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.
BBC SportEight 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?
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town. Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences. “I did say that I wanted to enjoy this World Cup to the fullest,” Mbappé told reporters after the Sweden game. It is hard to imagine the fun stopping any time soon. Continue reading...