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World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red card; Starmer intervened on England kick-off time – live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues⚽️ Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can ass...

Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.

Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes
European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sportPerhaps the only globally renowned figure who has been more conspicuous by his absence at this World Cup than Donald Trump is the Uefa presi...

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 29
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Parkinson's five great years at Wrexham but work to do
Wrexham's boss is the longest serving Championship manager but insists there is a "lot more work" ahead.

Burn’s blocks, Pickford’s punches: the data behind England’s defensive heroics
While England conceded twice to Mexico and survived a siege at Azteca, numbers show a performance of true gritWas this England’s best performance since 1966? On the surface, England conceded 20 shots in their 3-2 win against Mexico at th...

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he sustained while celebrating England's win over Mexico on Monday.

Does Salah have to become more like Messi to hurt Argentina?
One of the main narrative threads that seems to have taken over the 2026 World Cup is this idea of 'the last dance'.

Beever-Jones signs new contract until 2030 with Chelsea
England forward Aggie Beever-Jones signs a new contract with Chelsea, extending her stay at the club she joined as a nine-year-old until 2030.

Arsenal sign prolific Hoffenheim forward Selina Cerci; Kaneryd leaves Chelsea for Lyonnes
Slegers says Germany forward will be ‘great addition’OL Lyonnes confirm signing of Chelsea’s KanerydThe Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, has hailed Selina Cerci as a “great addition” after the Germany forward joined the club from TSG 1...

Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.

Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year
Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira following his sacking last week.

How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.

Sandro Tonali seals £92.5m move to Tottenham on back of ‘magic’ sales pitch
Club record signing wowed by Roberto De Zerbi’s plansWages could rise to £275,000-a-week over six-year dealSandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking transfer to Tottenham from Newcastle for an initial £92.5m, the Italian claiming he ...

England’s best World Cup win on foreign soil? Tuchel proving decisive
Was that England's greatest World Cup win on foreign soil? Sir Geoff Hurst has asked the question himself, suggesting that the 3-2 win over Mexico in the round of 16 might be the best performance since the Wembley final in 1966.

'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?
Appearing at his sixth World Cup, will Cristiano Ronaldo lift the famous trophy for the first time before he retires?

The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.

How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded
Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.

Ronaldo: This World Cup will be my last - but I hope Spain clash isn't my farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last as a player.
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