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ESPNBalogun leads Nigeria-descent players in World Cup...
Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first 48-team World Cup, which featured a record 10 African countries. But the nations is being represented by many players from the diaspora.
The Guardian FootballThe World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson
All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted us • Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our app The football has taken over. Ultimately, that’s what always happens. Football is an incredibly resilient sport, the World Cup an incredibly resilient tournament. It has withstood authoritarian leaders and corruption scandals, the horrific exploitation of migrant workers and military dictatorships, and it looks as though it will survive sky-high ticket prices and immigration policies that make a mockery of Gianni Infantino’s claim that this is the most inclusive World Cup of all time. This is not to say that those are not major issues. The situation with Iran has been unique, but the treatment of the team has been outrageous . That they could pass through the tournament unbeaten, eliminated only because of a last-gasp Austria goal against Algeria, is remarkable enough in itself, but they could surely have achieved far more had they not had to switch training camps, been allowed their full backroom staff and been able to travel to games without punitive restrictions. This is an extract from Soccer Desk: World Cup edition, a newsletter from the Guardian US that will run regularly during the tournament. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...
BBC Sport'Big brother' Van Dijk key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.
BBC SportHow Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
BBC SportMove over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
BBC SportA new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.
The Guardian FootballBrazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived
Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup “I’m so happy to see you happy. Living a dream. It’s Brazil,” wrote Vinícius Júnior on Instagram after Brazil’s 3-0 win against Scotland . In the accompanying photograph he was holding his arms open – in the style of his Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham. When Bellingham pulled out that pose after scoring for England at Euro 2024, he famously shouted: “ Who else? ” When Vinícius found the net it felt more like he was saying: “I’ve arrived.” It took a while. Vinícius won his first cap in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Peru in 2019 and was mostly on the bench when Brazil hosted the Copa América in 2021. He didn’t score his first international goal until his 19th appearance – a 4-0 thrashing of Chile in a World Cup qualifier in 2022. By the time the World Cup kicked off in Qatar later that year, he had added clinical finishing to his speed and there were greater expectations. Continue reading...
BBC SportPampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?
BBC SportGreat stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
ESPNGab Marcotti's Best XI of World Cup group stage: M...
The 2026 World Cup group stage has given us tons to cheer about, from superstars on form to wonderful underdog stories. How do you turn that into a best XI? Gab Marcotti gives it a shot.
The Guardian FootballKane and Bellingham produce the goods but England need others to step up
Pair’s goals saw off Panama but Tuchel has problems at right-back and on flanks for last-32 tie against the DRC England will head to Atlanta with problems in central defence, right-backs dropping like flies, weary legs in midfield and hope that everything will turn out fine if the Harry and Jude show continues to thrill. For Thomas Tuchel, it is “a moment to keep believe and pushing”. Did England convince while securing top spot in Group L by beating Panama 2-0 in New Jersey? Not at all, but for a team looking to keep spirits high all that matters for now is they have a winnable last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday and will be a threat against anyone if Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane continue to produce. Continue reading...
ESPNCould an overworked Ronaldo hurt Portugal's World ...
Portugal's refusal to manage Ronaldo's workload may come back to haunt them.
ESPNWorld Cup 2026 Power Rankings after group stage: France still No. 1?
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?
ESPNMessi nets again, Argentina earn third WC win
Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup and scored in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.
ESPNKane breaks England World Cup scoring record
Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup leading scorer after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener against Senegal. Ably supported by a stunning cast, Mbappé will already have his sights on winning the competition. Michael Olise has shown his class throughout , while Ousmane Dembélé dazzled with a hat-trick against Norway . We’ll see if anyone can stop Didier Deschamps’ team. Continue reading...
BBC SportBest team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.
The Guardian FootballLionel Messi steps off bench and makes a little more history in Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan
Give Lionel Messi half an hour and he will sprinkle some magic to remember. Most of the crowd under this vast roof had been afflicted with their own strain of Messidependencia for two‑thirds of this game, of which the low stakes had been reflected in both tempo and ambience. Everything before their idol’s arrival felt almost self-consciously like a prelude, played out in the certainty that a crescendo would follow. There was no need to worry about anything else here: why not get ready to bask in seeing a little more history being made? You can set your watch by Messi, even if that does not usually mean winding it to the 60th minute. He had agreed with Lionel Scaloni that, with Argentina already guaranteed the spoils in Group J, that he would not be unleashed until then. After all, no chances should be taken for the deadest of rubbers. Continue reading...