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Uefa countries could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
There has been a ban on Russian participation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with many national associations vehemently opposed to reintegration
London City Lionesses confirm signing of Spanish superstar Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas said of London City Lionesses at an event in New York: ‘The club’s ambition as a women-only independent club resonates deeply with me’
Argentina, VAR machinations and the greatest goal that never was
In today’s Football Daily: The holders hold on, somehow
A World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players
A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubs
No league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil
The country’s model prioritises joy while offering youngsters choice – and Erling Haaland’s World Cup exploits show that it works
Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
Who is winning the battle to be top scorer at the World Cup? Live and updated throughout the tournament
Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup
The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament
From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup
We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia
What does Sam Kerr’s return to the NWSL mean for the league, Gotham FC and the player herself?
Sam Kerr, Australia’s superstar striker, returns to the US after a seven-year absence – and will find a vastly changed landscape