FIFA World Cup 2026

France and England meet at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in the World Cup third-place play-off, a fixture neither side expected to be contesting after both suffered painful semi-final defeats. Didier Deschamps' side were beaten 2-0 by…

Both Scaloni and De la Fuente emerged from relatively understated coaching backgrounds, lacking the elite club achievements that often define managerial reputations. Their early association within the broader Spanish football ecosystem,…

England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina will be remembered as a game that slipped away—not through sheer dominance by the opposition, but through a series of tactical decisions that gradually handed control to them. Under Thomas…

There is a number from Wednesday night in Atlanta that tells the whole story before a single word of tactical analysis is needed. Between Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal and Lautaro Martínez's 92nd-minute winner, England had 12 per cent…

Lionel Scaloni was left speechless after Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 and reach a second successive World Cup final. The defending champions struck twice in the closing stages in Atlanta to set up a meeting with Spain on…

Argentina could face a FIFA fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner supporting the country's claim to the Falkland Islands. The gesture followed a dramatic 2-1 comeback in Atlanta that…

Thomas Tuchel insists he has "no regrets" about England’s tactical approach despite suffering a heartbreaking late collapse against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final. The Three Lions held a precious lead deep into the closing…

England’s long, agonising wait for a men’s World Cup final continues. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked to have one foot in the showpiece event after an intense, abrasive battle in Atlanta, only for holders Argentina to stage a ruthless late…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its defining stage on Thursday as Argentina and England renew one of international football's greatest rivalries in a blockbuster semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With Spain already awaiting in…

In a stunning display of tactical brilliance and collective unity, Spain dismantled a star-studded France 2-0 on Tuesday night at Dallas Stadium, securing a well-deserved spot in the 2026 World Cup final. Despite entering the semi-final…