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Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?
Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.
Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief
<ul><li><p>Fifa deal with prediction market company under fire</p></li><li><p>Balogun reprieve showed ‘rules bend under pressure’</p></li></ul><p>Fifa
Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final: the referee, the stats and the omens
<p>As the top two in the Fifa rankings prepare to meet in New Jersey on Sunday we look at the pointers that may help decide the game</p><p>Slavko Vinc
Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles | Emma Hayes
<p>Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years</p><p>We talk about ind
World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack
<p>The reigning champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive record</p><p>The World Cup final will featu
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 42
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What's next for England?
England beat France in an epic World Cup third-place playoff – in pictures
<p>As England register their best World Cup finish since 1966, we bring you our pick of the images from Miami where <a href="https://www.theguardian.c
Best England team for a long time - that's a fact, says Rice
Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.
World Cup set for longest half-time in tournament's history
Half-time at the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to be the longest in the tournament's history.
‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third
<ul><li><p>France beaten 6-4 on ‘very emotional’ day for squad</p></li><li><p>‘This will help – but you never fully celebrate bronze’</p></li></ul><p>
England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?
England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under
Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel
England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.
Experience this match in 3D
Watch the World Cup final from every angle including through the eyes of every player.
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
<p>Where to start with this rollercoaster of a match? Thomas Tuchel had promised a reaction but he could not have imagined the manner of the response
France v England: World Cup third-place playoff – live
<ul><li><p>World Cup updates from 10pm BST/5pm EDT/7am AEST</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/16/players-puzzled-t
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