Football News

Football is at the centre of the universe in Brazil in a way it is not in the US

Huge parties take place when the national team play but people in Brazil cherish a good game, whoever is playing

‘Here to write our own chapters’: England not daunted by unique occasion of Mexico game, says Tuchel

England coach says it’s ‘impossible’ to adapt to Mexico City altitude in short time but players coping ahead of Azteca match

French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’

Philippe Diallo says the former Paraguay goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ after his remarks about France’s roster

England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos

After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron

Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to give France a 1-0 win then criticised Paraguay’s approach to an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 game

Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US

The US face Belgium on Monday in Seattle, another home game in a city where they have enjoyed strong support

Paraguay 0-1 France: World Cup last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Kylian Mbappé and France secured a quarter-final spot but they were pushed hard by Paraguay

Canada’s World Cup exit revives questions over Alphonso Davies injury management

Canada’s last-16 exit to Morocco reopened questions over Alphonso Davies’ injury management, with the sidelined captain unable to help his team