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A letter to the press in England: If packing the bus was easy…

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Dear English press, Three weeks ago, you called Ghana boring. Some of you didn't stop at boring; you called us the "anti-football team," the "most...

Spain vs Argentina: One last night, one last trophy, one last chance at immortality

Football
There are football matches, and then there are World Cup finals. Ninety minutes—or perhaps 120—separate Spain and Argentina from immortality. Every pass, every tackle, every...

Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup

Football
England captain Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for his country until the next World Cup...

When the giants meet: The first World Cup final between two top-ranked teams

Football
The World Cup final has always been football’s ultimate meeting point — a stage where history, reputation and greatness collide. But in 2026, the final...

2026 WC: ‘That’s why he’s the king’ – Messi sets up third World Cup final

Football
Four years ago it felt as if Lionel Messi's story was told. He had finally won the World Cup, aged 35, in what he said...

2026 WC: Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat

Football
England head coach Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association and is expected to lead the team into Euro 2028. A 2-1 defeat by...

2026 WC: Why England’s loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

Football
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may just be...

2026 WC: Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

Football
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in...

Argentina break England hearts with two late goals to make World Cup final

Football
Super sub Lautaro Martinez struck a stoppage-time winner as holders Argentina returned to the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory over England that condemned The Three Lions...

Black Stars could have made an impact if Carlos Queiroz was appointed earlier – Kofi Adams

Football
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the Black Stars could have achieved a better result at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if head...

2026 WC: Black Stars lacked cohesion – Kofi Adams

Football
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has admitted that the Black Stars lacked the cohesion and understanding required to compete consistently with the world’s...

Kofi Adams hails Black Stars’ ‘class’ performance against England at World Cup

Football
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has praised the Black Stars for their spirited performance against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing...

Ghana could not rely ‘only on God’ at World Cup with Otto Addo – Kofi Adams

Football
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting Ghana...

Bellingham best player at World Cup – Rooney

Football
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney. Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham has scored...

‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Football
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup...

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Football
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he knew Fifa's decision to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to create "a...

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

Football
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira...

Atlanta Awaits: England and Argentina revive intense rivalry

Football
Everything can wait! England and Argentina will revive their intense rivalry with a 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal meeting at the Atlanta Stadium on...

Sensational Spain stun France to reach World Cup final as Porro and Oyarzabal strike

Football
Spain advanced to their second World Cup final after a convincing 2-0 victory over France in Dallas. It was a scoreline which few would have...

Roger De Sa reveals Black Stars contract expires at end of July

Football
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has revealed that his contract with the Ghana national team was limited to the 2026 FIFA World...

Senegal team doctor ‘trained as a gynaecologist’, federation president says

Football
Senegal's team doctor lacked the specialist background needed to support the squad during the World Cup in ​North America, the president of the country's...

Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for World Cup showdown

Football
France and Spain will renew one of the most tantalising international rivalries in Dallas on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final...

Increased security for England and Argentina tie

Football
Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The pair will resume one of international...

Argentina to wear ‘lucky’ blue away kit against England

Football
Holders Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit to face England in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Atlanta on Wednesday. England will...

Deschamps predicts ‘spectacular’ France v Spain semi-final

Football
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas...

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

Football
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. But there remains optimism the...

Roger De Sa praises 2026 World Cup organisation despite travel challenges

Football
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has described the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a memorable and well-organised tournament, although he admitted that...

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Football
Plans for a 64-team men's World Cup are set to be assessed after the 2026 tournament, with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying the event...

2026 WC: Big stars and old rivals – what to expect in semi-finals

Football
The World Cup continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four nations as we head into...

2026 WC: England have another level we can reach – Kane

Football
Captain Harry Kane has predicted England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time...

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Football
Jude Bellingham has carried England through the altitude of Mexico City and then the searing heat and humidity of Miami on what increasingly looks...

Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after 2026 FIFA World Cup exit

Football
Senegal have parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions' disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation...

2026 WC: Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule

Football
Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at this summer's...

2026 WC: Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time

Football
The top four teams in Fifa's world rankings have made the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time. And the progress of Spain...

Colombia star pleads for life, goes into hiding after costly miss in echo of infamous World Cup tragedy

Football
Colombian forward Jáminton Campaz is in hiding after receiving death threats over a missed goal shot that helped knock his team out of the...

2026 WC: Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England tie

World Cup
Argentina will face England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Switzerland in sweltering Kansas City. Julian Alvarez settled...

U-17 WWC: Black Maidens to play Brazil, Canada and Norway in Group C

Football
Ghana's Black Maidens have been drawn into a challenging Group C for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where they will face Canada,...

2026 WC: Brilliant Bellingham downs Norway to send England into last four

Football
Two-goal Jude Bellingham struck an extra-time winner as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World...

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

Football
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the...

2026 WC: England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss

Football
England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport. The Three Lions meet Norway -...
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