Harry Kane says it's too early to know if this was his last World Cup with England, but Lionel Messi playing at 39 shows why he will never put a limit on himself. The 32-year-old captain called representing England his 'pride and joy.'
Wayne Rooney has named Jude Bellingham as the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the England star's performances.
Wayne Rooney says England's Harry Kane is a 'nightmare' for Argentina's central defenders Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero.
Pedro Porro has been officially named FIFA Man of the Match for Spain in the World Cup semi-final.
Pedro Porro went from zero international goals to scoring against Austria and France and earning Man of the Match in a World Cup semi-final, all within a week.
Kylian Mbappé approached France supporters to thank them and apologize, taking responsibility for the team's performance. He scored 8 goals in the tournament, reaching 20 career World Cup goals at age 27.
France's Rayan Cherki expressed disappointment after a loss to Spain, saying his team did not play their usual football while Spain did.
Dan Burn's journey from a 5-0 defeat at Torquay to England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina is a tale of perseverance. The 34-year-old Newcastle defender, released as a child, played key substitute roles in the quarter-final win over Norway and a victory against Mexico, earning cult hero status.
Kylian Mbappé said France's pressing was flawed from the start against Spain, noting they pressed 3 against 2 and must press man for man against such opponents.
BBC Sport launches a new daily football quiz challenging readers to identify a World Cup star using minimal clues. Players unlock hints with each wrong guess, aiming for a high score.
