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World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – live
<ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/28/south-africa-canada-world-cup-last-32-match-report">Canada reach last 16 with win
Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis
After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.
World Cup quiz: were you paying attention during the group stage?
<p>There were 16 host cities, 48 teams, 72 matches and 215 goals, but did you notice the little details?</p><p><strong>This is a quiz by Richard Foste
'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.
Could a heatwave make World Cup matches 'unsafe' this week?
Temperatures are expected to soar across parts of the US and Canada this week which could bring significant health impacts to some World Cup matches.
How 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 settle
World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?
The biggest ever group stage at a World Cup is over - test yourself on the numbers of the first round of games.
Steve Clarke says he was always going to leave Scotland if World Cup went badly
<ul><li><p>Clarke: ‘Right time to step away’ after group stage exit</p></li><li><p>Claims it was ‘easy decision’ despite signing new deal</p></li></ul
Move 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.
Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.
Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout s
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Former Chelsea & Spain captain Azpilicueta in conversation with Steve Crossman
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
A 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 Anc
How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack
<p>Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that</p><p><a href="
Brazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived
<p>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</p><p>“I’m so happy to see you ha
'Ferguson to assess Bologna future' - gossip
Scotland's Lewis Ferguson reportedly told Bologna he will assess his future after the World Cup, while Wolfsburg are said to be closing in on Celtic-l
Pampered, 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?
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 22
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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