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David Squires on … the Socceroos’ World Cup so far and a tasty clash with the USA to come
<p>Our cartoonist looks at Australia’s involvement at the tournament, with a place in the knockout phase tantalisingly close</p><p>⚽️ <a href="https:/
World Cup 2026: Bellingham playing with ‘chip on shoulder’, Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi barred over alleged fixing – live
<p>⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026
Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches
<p>All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of data</p><p>The first
'I want courage not fear' - Wales boss on World Cup play-offs
Wales must beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitu
The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
Why are England playing a darts song at the World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the range of goal songs being used at the 2026 World Cup
Why does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents
What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?
Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament. But has it been a success so far?
Most shots? Best dribbler? The World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points
BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.
Women’s World Cup playoffs: England land Greece, Scotland get Czechia in first round
<ul><li><p>England to play Ukraine or Slovakia if they beat Greece</p></li><li><p>Scotland probably face Sweden if they win first game</p></li></ul><p
Scotland draw Czech Republic in round one of World Cup play-offs
Scotland will have to beat Czech Republic and either Lithuania or Sweden in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Wom
More than the Score
FIFA's mandatory three-minute drinks break sparks controversy
Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.
OL Lyonnes and Scotland’s Caroline Weir: ‘I would love to be competing for the Champions League’
<p>Midfielder is chasing a trophy-laden spell in France and hopes a dream can be fulfilled by playing in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil</p><p>Ju
Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?
'The team needs to score, not you' - Ronaldo struggles as rivals sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were
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