2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

declan-rice-9-jun-2026-alamy16

Key England trio miss team training ahead of Norway quarter-final

England are monitoring the fitness of Reece James, Declan Rice and Marc Guehi ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after the trio missed team training on Wednesday.

colombia-disappointed16

Colombia coach says his team 'deserved more' after bowing out of World Cup

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo feels says his team 'deserved more' after bowing out FIFA World Cup after a defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Switzerland in the last-16 stage.

mauricio-pochettino-us-world-cup-belgium16

Mauricio Pochettino calls for honest reflection after World Cup exit

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side must accept responsibility for their FIFA World Cup exit after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16.

raphinha-19-jun-2026-alamy16

Raphinha: Brazil's FIFA World Cup exit 'a great pain'

Barcelona star Raphinha admits it has been difficult to accept Brazil's early elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he is still proud of being part of the squad.

lionel-messi-celebrates-7-jul-2026-alamy16

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

hossam-hassan-7-jul-2026-alamy16

Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

Editors Pick