newsWhat did we learn from England’s draw against Ghana?
England’s draw with Ghana cooled the World Cup hype, but it did not destroy Thomas Tuchel’s plan. It simply exposed the questions he must now answer.
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newsNeymar’s emotional Brazil return adds new fire to World Cup knockout charge
Neymar’s long-awaited return for Brazil brought emotion, relief and fresh intrigue to the World Cup, as the Seleção moved into the knockout rounds with Vinícius Júnior now carrying
analysisInside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho key signings signal the approach for Real Madrid
José Mourinho's predecessors at Real Madrid were frustrated by a lack of control over transfers, but he's changing the age profile for instant success.
reportUSA 4–1 Paraguay: Why the USMNT May Be Ready to Shock the World Cup
The United States opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4–1 win over Paraguay, but this was more than a strong result. With Folarin Balogun finishing clinically, Christian Pulisic setting the tone and Gio Reyna adding late quality, the USMNT showed why they may be one of the tournament’s most dangerous outsiders.
Partey not invited to the Party - Thomas Partey Denied Entry to Canada. Miss World Cup Opener
Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, ruling him out of the Black Stars' opening Group L clash against Panama
Liverpool suffer transfer setback as wonderkid makes surprise decision
Recruitment staff are reassessing their shortlist after a highly rated target opted for continuity.
How the new World Cup rules will affect your team
A quick guide to the tournament changes that could reshape squad building and match rhythm.