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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe delivered a standout performance, scoring twice to lead France to a comfortable victory over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 clash. The match, held at the New Y…
Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden
Bradley Barcola emphatically doubled France's lead over Sweden during their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The goal, described as a powerful and de…
Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman has resigned as manager of the Netherlands national football team following their elimination from the World Cup. The departure comes amid reports of "appalling" raci…
Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland has once again proven his ability to perform on the biggest stage for Norway, sparking discussions about the staggering potential of his international career. Despit…
PSG set Barcola price - Wednesday's gossip
Wednesday's football gossip roundup features several notable transfer developments, with Paris St-Germain setting a specific price for winger Bradley Barcola, signaling potential m…
England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup
England supporters attending the World Cup in the United States have been commended for their "excellent" behavior during the group stage, according to official reports. However, t…
Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast
In a dramatic conclusion to their group stage match, Norway secured a spot in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup by defeating a resilient Ivory Coast side 2-1. The hero of the hour …
'Goal of the tournament' - Amad's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo produced a moment of brilliance in their World Cup last-32 match against Norway, scoring a stunning equalizer that has been hailed as a 'goal of the tourn…
Quansah and James miss England training as right-back problems mount
England's preparations for their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday have been dealt a blow, as defenders Jarell Quansah and Reece James both missed training. The…
Brighton sign Leeds defender Struijk for about £20m
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk for a fee understood to be around £20 million. The transfer strengthens Brighton's defensi…
Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history
DR Congo's campaign at the 2026 World Cup carries profound historical weight, coming exactly 52 years after both their disastrous tournament debut and one of sport's most iconic ev…
'A moment of real quality' - Nusa's sensational strike puts Norway ahead
Norway took the lead in their round of 32 match against Ivory Coast thanks to a stunning goal from forward Antonio Nusa. The strike, described as a moment of real quality, showcase…
Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa over squad-cost rules
Aston Villa are among four Premier League clubs that have been fined by UEFA for breaching its squad-cost rules. The club has been penalized 22.5 million euros (£19.4 million) for …
Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with West Ham United to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a deal worth £85 million. The transfer marks a significant move in the summe…
Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. The announcement comes ahead of Coventry's first Premier League campaign in…
Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal are considering Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola as a potential summer transfer target, viewing him as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. The club has r…
AC Milan sign PSG's Portugal striker Ramos for £60m
AC Milan have completed the signing of Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of approximately £60 million. The Portugal international joins…
Tottenham goalkeeper Kinsky signs new deal
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has signed a new, improved contract with the Premier League club. The deal secures the player's long-term future at Tottenham, reflectin…
Why the new Scotland head coach has a tricky task
The new Scotland head coach, set to succeed Steve Clarke, faces a challenging task in maintaining the national team's recent success over the long term. While Clarke achieved notab…
Fuchs blows kiss to bowler after smashing six into river on cricket debut
Christian Fuchs, who recently resigned as Newport County head coach, made a memorable cricket debut for Derbyshire village side Grindleford. During the match, he hit a six into a r…
Coach played mind games with Cusack before death, inquest told
An inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack heard testimony from a teammate who claimed that coach Jonathan Morgan engaged in mind games that left Cusack feeling anxious. The teammat…
Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
German football fans are grappling with disappointment as the national team once again fails to advance past the group stage at a World Cup, following a defeat to Paraguay. The BBC…
The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has emerged as an unlikely hero for Paraguay at the World Cup, but his journey to stardom was marked by hardship. Just 18 months ago, the goalkeeper was in football ob…
France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
France's national team is experiencing a resurgence at the World Cup, driven by manager Didier Deschamps' strategic adjustments to his star-studded lineup. After finishing as runne…
Arsenal poised - can Newcastle convince Guimaraes for a second time?
Newcastle United faces a critical challenge as Arsenal intensifies its pursuit of star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian has been a pivotal leader for Newcastle, but the al…
Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has advised that Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo should be selected ahead of Elliot Anderson for England's World Cup last-32 match ag…
US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security has openly celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, stating that he performed a "happy dance" upon confirmation of the result.…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 23
A new interactive guessing game challenges readers to identify a World Cup star based on limited clues. The 23rd edition of the feature asks participants to name the player in as f…
Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in an emotionally charged match, just days after suffering the loss of his unborn son. Despite his personal tragedy and his …
Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco reach last 16
The Netherlands suffered a dramatic collapse in a penalty shootout, missing three spot kicks as Morocco secured a comeback victory. Morocco came from behind to beat the Dutch on pe…
Inside Paraguay's tears of joy over their seismic World Cup shock
Paraguay is experiencing an outpouring of emotion following a stunning and unexpected victory in the World Cup, a result described as seismic in its impact. The nation has erupted …
'Germany play one way - and it doesn't work anymore'
Following Germany's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, analysts in the studio have delivered a harsh verdict on the team's performance. The consensus is that …
The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany’s national football team has suffered a shocking early exit from the World Cup, losing to Paraguay in the round of 32. The defeat came in a penalty shootout, marking the fi…
'A joke' - how a 'terrible' VAR disallowed goal cost Germany
A controversial VAR decision has been widely condemned after it disallowed a potential winning goal for Germany in their World Cup match against Paraguay. Football pundits Alan She…
Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
In a stunning upset at the 2026 World Cup, four-time champions Germany were eliminated from the tournament by Paraguay in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match ended in a 1-1 draw…
Relive thrilling penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay
Fans can relive all the tension and drama of the thrilling penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay from their last 32 match at the 2026 World Cup. The video captures every sp…
Canale scores winning penalty after Tah blazes over as Germany knocked out
Germany's 2026 World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end as they fell to Paraguay in a penalty shootout, with the decisive moment coming in sudden death. German defender Jonat…
'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR
Germany suffered a controversial defeat after a potential extra-time goal by Jonathan Tah was disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The referee overturned the goal after…
45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again
At halftime in Houston, Brazil's players were trudging off the field, facing the prospect of another early World Cup exit and a potential humiliation. However, the narrative shifte…
'They needed that' - Havertz levels for Germany with header
Kai Havertz scored a crucial equalizer for Germany in their last-32 match against Paraguay, leveling the score with a header. The goal came at a pivotal moment for the German side,…
'That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso
Paraguay took a surprising lead against Germany in the round of 32, with Julio Enciso scoring the opening goal. The goal stunned the German team and their fans, as Paraguay looked …
Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott
Bournemouth have firmly rejected an enquiry from Arsenal regarding midfielder Alex Scott, making it clear that the player is not available for transfer this summer. The Premier Lea…
Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16
In a dramatic turn of events at the World Cup, Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner in the 95th minute to secure Brazil's victory over Japan. The late goal not only com…
Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through
Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic winner in the 96th minute to knock Japan out of the World Cup and send Brazil into the round of 16. The late goal sealed Brazil's progression i…
'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?
Kaishu Sano scored to give Japan the lead against Brazil in their round of 32 match in Houston, but the goal has sparked controversy. Sano's strike came moments after he appeared t…
Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG
Liverpool's transfer target, Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, has expressed a preference to join Paris St-Germain over the Premier League club. PSG are now actively working to secu…
Middlesbrough's Hackney set for Everton move
Everton are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Hayden Hackney, the highly-rated midfielder from Middlesbrough. The 21-year-old has impressed in the Championship with his tec…
Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor
Manchester City have chosen Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola, raising questions about what fans can expect from the Italian manager. Maresca, who has previously worke…
Welsh football bosses reveal £150m cost to improve facilities
Welsh football officials have revealed that it will cost an estimated £150 million to bring the nation's football facilities up to the required standard. The substantial investment…
Burnley fail with Edwards approach
Burnley's search for a new manager has hit a setback after Rob Edwards formally rejected an approach from the Championship club. The decision leaves the Clarets still without a per…
Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou
Some Scotland fans have called for David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou to replace current national team manager Steve Clarke, but the reality of such a move is far from straightforward…
Kerr joins NWSL side Gotham FC
Australian international and star forward Sam Kerr has signed a four-year contract with NWSL side Gotham FC, marking a major move following her departure from Chelsea. The deal bri…
Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has emerged as a landmark tournament for African football, with the continent's teams achieving remarkable success on the global stage. In stark contrast, Asian …
New Man City boss Maresca to pay compensation to Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the new manager of Manchester City, signing a three-year contract with the Premier League champions. As part of the agreement, Maresca has agreed…
Sackings, death threats and fury – World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis
South Korean football is in a state of crisis following their early exit from the World Cup, with reports of sackings, death threats, and widespread fury. BBC Sport has investigate…
Why 'big brother' Van Dijk is key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup-winning striker Olivier Giroud has highlighted the crucial role of Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk in his national team's World Cup ambitions. Giroud descri…
Could a heatwave make World Cup matches 'unsafe' this week?
This week, soaring temperatures across parts of the United States and Canada are raising concerns about the safety of World Cup matches. Forecasts indicate a significant heatwave t…
How Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer has analyzed the team's performance at the World Cup, focusing on manager Thomas Tuchel's ongoing struggle to find effective solutions on the wi…
World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?
With the conclusion of the largest group stage ever held at a World Cup, fans are invited to test their knowledge of the tournament's statistical highlights through a dedicated qui…
Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
As the World Cup progresses, a new generation of football stars is emerging to challenge the long-standing dominance of legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. BBC Sport h…