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Letter: Bobby Tambling obituary
Giles Oakley writes: Though not a Chelsea fan, I liked watching Tambling
The USMNT’s quest for World Cup glory is currency in the attention economy
In Wednesday’s last-32 match, the US team have more than just a chance to win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They’re playing to win over their country
Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’
On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Fabián Ruiz tells Sid Lowe about Spain’s team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury
‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York
Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US
Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for underage prostitution
The Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company
Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing
In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever
Didier Deschamps used to manage with an iron fist. This time, he’s letting his stars run the show – to Les Bleus’ benefit
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened
Co-hosts Mexico reached the last 16 – where England potentially await – with a stirring win over Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium
Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron
Roared on by a partisan crowd in Mexico City, the tournament co-hosts saw off Ecuador 2-0 thanks to goals by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez