Football News

England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings

After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament

Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff

Football great brought the 4-3-3 formation and a specific ideology to Barcelona that has defined the playing style of the national team

‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final

Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight or nine-year olds

Fifa gives fraud ‘an open door’ with betting, says Council of Europe chief

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’

Masters of time and space, Spain’s dominance comes from deep-rooted principles

Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years

World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack

The reigning world champions may need to continue outperforming their xG to overcome Spain’s superb defensive record

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Thomas Tuchel said England’s players could be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed a first third-place World Cup finish

France 4-6 England: World Cup third-place playoff – as it happened

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick before Jude Bellingham clinched a thriller as England claimed bronze