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Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal
<ul><li><p>Donald Trump spoke to Fifa president before ban lifted</p></li><li><p>Human rights body FairSquare sent complaint to IOC</p></li></ul><p>Gi
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter t
False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
'Less than human': how unhoused people in Atlanta are being treated during the World Cup – video
<p>“This is what happens when you apply these incredibly violent economic forces to these cities … it's happened at every World Cup I've been to,” exp
Enzo Fernández shows real quality for Argentina but Chelsea future is up in the air
<p>Brash midfielder has admirers in Madrid, though his World Cup displays illustrate what he can offer Xabi Alonso’s Blues</p><p>Enzo Fernández was an
The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit
During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when Engla
More games, more controversy - good and bad of biggest World Cup yet
From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
Infantino’s Faustian bargain with Trump has stained football’s biggest stage
<p>The Fifa president sought influence with the US leader. Instead, Fifa’s president has entangled football in politics and wounded the game’s credibi
America’s World Cup report card: some As for atmosphere, but F for affordability
<p>How did the United States do in its second swing at hosting the men’s showpiece event? The stadiums were mostly received well. The accessibility, l
Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
Best finishers, defensive kings & runners - World Cup finalists in numbers
European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions Argentina in the final. How do they compare? BBC Sport takes a look
Spain’s Mikel Merino: ‘The focus is on being a good human first, then a good footballer’
<p>The Arsenal midfielder talks about how Luis de la Fuente has created a team built on respect and how they plan to beat Argentina in the World Cup f
Cold War Steve on … Don Quixote and Sancho Panza coming to save the World Cup
<p>The fifth in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jun/15
Tuchel would rather put down the English game than admit to his own cowardice | Jonathan Liew
<p>England’s coach said ball possession is not in the team’s DNA – it’s an opinion that should disqualify him from the job</p><p>How we talked. On lat
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 41
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Tuchel defiant in face of criticism over decisions in England exit: ‘I have no regrets’
<ul><li><p>Head coach refuses to engage in ‘blame game’ after defeat by Argentina</p></li><li><p>Trump joins critics of Tuchel’s tactics in World Cup
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-hal
Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
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