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When Egypt fans held Palestinian flags inside the Atlanta stadium during their World Cup match against Argentina last week, and Argentine supporters raised an Israeli flag in response, the football pitch became — as it has increasingly been…

Argentina and Switzerland meet at Kansas City Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning in a World Cup quarter-final where the defending champions pursue continued dominance against European opposition seeking to make genuine tournament…

England and Norway meet at Miami Stadium on Saturday evening in a World Cup quarter-final that pits the tournament's two most prolific strikers against each other, with a semi-final place against Argentina or Switzerland the ultimate prize.…

France and Morocco meet at Boston Stadium on Thursday evening in a World Cup quarter-final rematch of their unforgettable 2022 semi-final encounter. Didier Deschamps' side arrive as the tournament's most relentless attacking force, yet to…

Switzerland and Colombia meet at BC Place, Vancouver, on Tuesday evening in a Round of 16 encounter where both nations pursue contrasting tournament trajectories and knockout advancement. Murat Yakin's squad arrive having found exceptional…

Mexico and England meet at Mexico City Stadium in the early hours of Monday morning in a Round of 16 encounter where both nations pursue contrasting tournament objectives. Javier Aguirre's unbeaten squad arrives as one of the tournament's…

In Doha in December 2022, after Morocco beat Portugal to become the first Arab and African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, a supporter made his way to a BBC camera outside the stadium and said four words that captured something…

Lionel Messi has added yet another entry to his crowded record collection. The Argentina captain became the first player in World Cup history to score seven or more goals at two different editions of the tournament. He reached…

Argentina's dramatic victory over Cape Verde carried a slice of history beyond the scoreline. According to Opta, the 3-2 extra-time win was Argentina's 12th extra-time match at a World Cup. That figure equals Germany's all-time record for…

England face DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in a Round of 32 encounter where both nations pursue vastly different knockout objectives. Thomas Tuchel's side aim to establish their tournament credentials…