Football News

Starmer vetoes Tuchel’s call to bunk off school after England’s 1am Mexico game

Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests ‘disco nap’ on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on Monday

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Portugal v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Thursday 2 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 2 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

Malik Tillman’s bloody sock game rockets into US World Cup history

The midfielder had to work hard to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this tournament. He is more than repaying his coach’s faith

England survive a Lionel M masterclass and roll on to the Azteca … just

In today’s Football Daily: Thomas Tuchel’s team dodge one thanks to Harry Kane

Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral: ‘If you’re like “oh, it’s Messi”, you’re gonna lose your mind’

The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi

Transfer roundup: Everton clinch Hackney signing, Spurs announce Fernandes

Everton have signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in a deal that may rise to £25m, and Tottenham have signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham

Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United

Manchester United Women’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club

World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information