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Harry Kane and Erling Haaland face off in a World Cup quarter-final, with both strikers in prolific form. Kane has 6 goals, Haaland 7, and their contrasting styles offer different advantages to their teams.
Djed Spence has explained why he is filming inside England's World Cup camp. The defender shared his reasoning behind the behind-the-scenes content.
The World Cup has been a box-office success with thrilling matches, but controversies including a Trump intervention and disputed refereeing decisions have raised concerns about sporting integrity, according to Miguel Delaney.
In the latest Football Daily podcast, hosts Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith explore Norway's football surge ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. Norwegian fans discuss the Erling Haaland effect, national confidence, and the cultural significance of the team, while sampling traditional Norwegian foods.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted at an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup. The final is on 19 July, and Starmer is expected to step down the next day. A bank holiday would likely be on 24 July.
Go behind the scenes with England reporter Kelly Somers at an epic World Cup match in Mexico City.
BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts the World Cup quarter-finals, backing France over Morocco and Spain to beat Belgium. He highlights France's depth and Spain's defensive strength, while noting Morocco's inconsistency and Belgium's injury concerns.
Jordan Henderson has not been ruled out of playing for England again during the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a broken arm. The 36-year-old midfielder suffered the injury after jumping over advertising hoardings following England's 3-2 win over Mexico.
Ryan Christie says he is 'desperate' to play in more major tournaments with Scotland after experiencing the World Cup for the first time. The 31-year-old played in all three group matches as Scotland exited in the group stage, ending a 28-year wait for a place on football's biggest stage.
Lionel Messi leads with eight goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on seven, and Harry Kane on six. The race is unprecedented, with all four players approaching double-figure scoring, a feat achieved by only eight players in World Cup history.
England manager Thomas Tuchel granted players a day off on Tuesday to recover from their 3-2 win over Mexico. The squad spent time with family before resuming training for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.
England's Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham risk suspension for the semi-finals if booked in the quarter-final against Norway. France's Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, and Manu Kone, plus Spain's Ferran Torres, are among other players on two yellow cards. Yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals.
Portugal have confirmed the departure of coach Roberto Martinez following their last-16 loss to Spain at the World Cup. Martinez, who led Portugal to the 2025 Nations League title, said his contract ended after failing to win the tournament. The FPF has begun searching for a successor.
As the 2026 World Cup reaches its first rest day and quarter-finals begin, test your knowledge of the teams that have appeared most often in the last eight. From regulars to one-time participants, how many can you name?
FIFA's strict refereeing at the World Cup has reduced corner-kick goals and penalized blocking tactics, contrasting with the Premier League's leniency. The approach, championed by Pierluigi Collina, may influence future domestic competitions.
With the World Cup quarter-finals approaching, an analysis of all 360 penalties taken in 39 shootouts since 1982 reveals key trends. Argentina leads with six wins in seven shootouts, while the Netherlands and Spain share a record four defeats. Players going central have a lower success rate, and teams kicking first have historically had a slight edge.
Zlatko Dalic has resigned as Croatia's head coach after nine years, following their World Cup exit. He led the team to the 2018 World Cup final and third place in 2022, but recent tournaments ended early. The federation thanked him for his contributions.
Lionel Messi said he cried because he felt he let his teammates down after missing a penalty. He added that God had something special for him in the end, leaving him very happy.
Two men are driving a traditional London black cab to all 16 World Cup venues across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 10,000-mile journey aims to raise charity funds and offer free rides to fans. They face constant mechanical issues but remain determined to finish before the final on July 19.
Lionel Messi said his team did not want or deserve to go home and that they could not let it end like that. He emphasized the group deserved to keep going and that they never give up.
