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The Guardian Football‘That penalty changed my life’: Panenka’s pride 50 years on from special spot-kick
Czech’s audacious defiance of Sepp Maier in Belgrade has slipped into football folklore: ‘The only disadvantage is that I don’t get any royalties from it’ Antonin Panenka laughs like a bear might, a low rumble, suggesting mischief among the memories. He is sat in an office at Bohemians football club in Prague, recounting the story of his impudent, revolutionary penalty that not only won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia against West Germany but soured his relationship with the goalkeeper his spot-kick humiliated, Sepp Maier. “He went 35 years without uttering a single word to me,” he smiles. But the feud went much deeper. “I read some articles that he even had a shooting target in his garage with my face on it that he used to fire darts at. We get on well enough now though.” Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballI don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes
Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half. In most cases in soccer, players have to problem-solve and think on their feet. I’m not a fan of the hydration breaks that have been introduced at this World Cup, but they’re here for now and it is fascinating from a coaching perspective because the momentum has swung straight after several hydration breaks. That could suggest coach involvement has helped teams to tweak things. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballCold War Steve on … the arrival of the World Cup superheroes
The second in a special series of World Cup 2026 themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...
BBC SportCunha scores twice as Brazil beat Haiti
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha scores twice as Brazil comfortably beat Haiti - who become the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
The Guardian FootballBrazil sweep into form as Cunha’s quickfire double sparks World Cup win over Haiti
On a sticky, fun, occasionally boisterous, occasionally listless night in Philadelphia, Brazil eased past a game but limited Haiti. All three goals in this 3-0 win came during a spell of first-half urgency driven by the high-grade wide play of Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha. In that period Brazil’s wide forwards were simply too much for a Haiti team that looked as if it was trying to defend in a dogged low block, which gave the appearance of cautious, deep defence, but with the added key variation of also leaving huge open spaces in exactly the wrong places. Haiti, with no goals and no points, are now certain to finish bottom of Group C and face a final fixture against Morocco in Atlanta on Wednesday. There is also an oddity for Scotland now, who are likely to play their fixture against Brazil uncertain as to what result is required, needing to wait for the other groups to finish before knowing their destiny. Thanks, again, for that Gianni. Pile ’em high. Deal with the consequences later. Continue reading...
ESPNArsenal start new PL season against Coventry
Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City, while Liverpool travel to face Newcastle in the pick of the opening-day fixtures.
ESPNU.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts
The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
The Guardian FootballSocceroos aggrieved by referee’s ‘stinker’ in World Cup defeat to USA
German official Felix Zwayer faces criticism for perceived injustices Tony Popovic encouraged by much improved second-half performance Referee Felix Zwayer has come in for criticism from the Socceroos, who labelled the German’s performance a “stinker” after what they believed was a series of injustices in their 2-0 defeat to the USA in the World Cup match in Seattle. The co-hosts’ second goal was awarded by the video referee, and it was contentious given what appeared to be an offside player in the proximity of goalkeeper Patrick Beach when he tried to recover from a misdirected shot. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballBrazil v Haiti: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8.30pm local/10.30am AEST/1.30am BST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Neymar would probably not even be in North America this summer had Rodrygo been fit. Instead the Real Madrid winger is recuperating from an ACL injury by penning thoughtful columns. The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility. That pressure exists solely because of the greatness of our football, the titles we’ve won, and our historic standing in the sport. The fans’ mood often hinges on the result, which is only natural in a country so used to winning regularly. So, as a player you have to realise that a barrage of criticism isn’t the end of the world, just as a massive wave of praise doesn’t mean everything is sorted out and that you will win the tournament. It is crucial to distinguish facts and balanced analysis from comments born of raw emotion and frustration. If Vinícius is now Brazil’s undisputed star, the 25-year-old has also yet to really make the team his own. He has turned in frustrating and often fruitless performances at major international tournaments, while scoring a mere nine goals in 49 appearances entering this, his second World Cup. He has yet to wrest top billing from Neymar, whose jersey was worn by huge swaths of the Brazilian fans in their draw with Morocco on Saturday . Continue reading...
BBC SportWho should Scotland fans be cheering on in next few days?
Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? Argentina to run riot? Favours from England? BBC Scotland weighs up the permutations needed for Scotland to progress.
The Guardian FootballTurkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Sam A surprise start for attacker Isidro Pitta , who was so certain he wouldn’t be called up to Paraguay’s squad for the World Cup that he had already booked a holiday to Spain with his family during the tournament. Nicknamed ‘Viking’ due to his long hair and big ginger beard, he’s found form at Red Bull Bragantino and is described as “a fighter, a tireless worker and a constant nuisance for opposition defences” in the Guardian’s World Cup player guide. Continue reading...
ESPNWhy Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pac...
Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.
BBC SportFlawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.
The Guardian FootballUS players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930 After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer : “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia , US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not? Continue reading...
BBC Sport'Big decisions went against Scotland'
BBC Sport Scotland's Liam McLeod and James McFadden analyse the three key decisions that went against Scotland during their World Cup Group C 1-0 defeat against Morocco.
BBC SportShould Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?
Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?
The Guardian FootballSocceroos captain Harry Souttar reflects on Australia's 2-0 loss to the US – video
Socceroos captain Harry Souttar tells media the team is now looking ahead to their final group stage game against Paraguay on Friday, following Saturday's 2-0 loss to the US. ‘We can be disappointed today, but tomorrow morning full focus has got to be on winning that last game’ Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA Continue reading...
BBC SportOn another day that's a penalty - Clarke on McGinn claim
Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the challenge on John McGinn by Neil El Aynaoui was the Tartan Army's strongest penalty claim against Morocco.