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Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
<ul><li><p>Russia banned since full-scale invasion of Ukraine</p></li><li><p>Many national associations opposed to reintegration</p></li></ul><p>Uefa
The 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.
Portugal confirm departure of coach Martinez
The Portuguese football federation confirm the departure of national team coach Roberto Martinez, while Rafael Marquez replaces Javier Aguirre as Mexi
World Cup quiz: Teams to have played the most quarter-finals
With the first World Cup quarter-final taking place tomorrow we've been inspired to make this quiz.
Football Daily | Argentina, VAR machinations and the greatest goal that never was
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Egypt 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 Argent
A World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players
<p>A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubs</p><p>As late bloom
No league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil
<p>Country’s model prioritises joy while offering choice – and Erling Haaland’s World Cup exploits show that it works</p><p>At full time, the arithmet
Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
<p>Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournament</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/
Has World Cup signalled end of chaos at corners?
Can the Premier League learn anything from the refereeing of corners at the World Cup?
Dalic leaves as Croatia coach after nine years
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.
Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup
<p>The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournamen
From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup
<p>We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia</p><p><strong>Joe Hart </stron
Meet 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.
What does Sam Kerr’s return to the NWSL mean for the league, Gotham FC and the player herself?
<p>Australia’s superstar striker returns to the US after a seven-year absence – and will find a vastly changed landscape</p><p>When Sam Kerr last play
A 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.
Goals 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.
USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short
<p>The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed<
World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set
<p>We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins</p><p>A very different side of France <a href="htt
The World Cup stars who could have played for England
While there is no shortage of talent in the England squad, a number of World Cup stars from other nations could have featured for the Three Lions if t
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