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England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift
<p>It was a statistically weird game for Argentina’s talisman against England, full of outliers. It didn’t matter</p><p>Thomas Tuchel will have prepar
What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?
The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for
World Cup reader Q&A: Nick Ames answers your questions now - live
<p>After 102 games we know that 2026 World Cup final will be between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Our football correspondent Nick Ames
World Cup 2026: UK government backs calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner; Tuchel takes blame amid criticism of tactics – live
<p>⚽ Latest news in aftermath from dramatic day in Atlanta<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/16/thomas-tuchel-accepts-respon
Move over Soccerey Bally: how Striker the dog became a 1994 World Cup hero
<p>The tournament’s mascot came to herald the ubiquitous, commercial aims of a growing international spectacle</p><p>Deep within a dark warehouse in H
Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against
<p>Guardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as Fifa defends its player safeguards</p><p>The climate crisis has come
More than the Score
After overcoming England, can Argentina win back-to-back World Cups?
UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup
Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Football Daily | It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it
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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a pl
60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner
<ul><li><p>Spokesperson says islands belong to the UK</p></li><li><p>‘PM wishes both teams well for the final, especially Spain’</p></li></ul><p>Keir
Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner
24m tune in to watch England-Argentina
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
Why did Manchester United pay Chelsea £48m for Andrey Santos?
<p>Michael Carrick’s first signing is a surprise, but the Brazil midfielder will help the team deal with Casemiro’s exit</p><p>By <a href="https://the
How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39
Why you should care about World Cup third-place play-off
It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.
Newcastle sign Scotland defender McLauchlan
WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee.
MLS return storylines: Berhalter’s future, Son’s goal drought and what’s next for Messi?
<p>The league is back in play after a six-week pause for the World Cup. We spotlight seven players to watch after their stints with their national tea
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