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Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie reflects on sharing the World Cup stage with his idol Lionel Messi. The 31-year-old, who never imagined playing in a major tournament, prepares to face Morocco after a cameo against Haiti.
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup to combat heat have been met with boos from fans who see them as commercial interruptions. Players and coaches, however, welcome the pauses for tactical regrouping and fluid intake.
Hydration breaks have become normalised at the 2026 World Cup, but England fans expressed disapproval by booing them. The article explores fan reactions to the breaks.
Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport's daily 'Who am I?' quiz. Guess the World Cup star in as few attempts as possible to earn points. New quiz every day.
England defeated Croatia in their opening World Cup match. Fans are debating who should be named Man of the Match.
Watch the best goals from the first round of the 2026 World Cup, including strikes from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. Video available to UK users only.
BBC Sport experts rank all 48 World Cup teams after their first matches. France tops the list following a dominant win over Senegal, while defending champions Argentina sit third despite an emphatic victory.
Colombian forward Luis Diaz recorded a goal and an assist in the opening match of the World Cup.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to give Ghana a victory over Panama in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
Goalkeepers may be struggling with the World Cup ball, as a number of long-range goals have raised questions. Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney, and Mark Chapman discussed the issue on BBC Sport.
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, showcasing exciting attacking football but also defensive vulnerabilities. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net.
Jude Bellingham says external criticism has motivated him to perform for England at the World Cup. The 22-year-old scored in a 4-2 win over Croatia after being selected ahead of Morgan Rogers, and believes the scrutiny helps him find focus and intensity.
England fans erupted in celebration as the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup group stage. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, including a retaken penalty, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Celebrations also occurred in Zagreb after Croatia's two goals.
Mexican military intercepted an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's training base in Guadalajara before their World Cup match against Mexico. The incident raised spying concerns, but manager Hong Myung-bo said it did not significantly impact the team.
Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured the win after a chaotic first half ended 2-2.
BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyze Harry Kane's penalty technique and the extensive work he puts into spot-kicks.
England manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a crucial half-time speech that inspired his team to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener. Captain Harry Kane revealed Tuchel told the players to play their way regardless of the result, leading to a dominant second-half performance.
DR Congo's Wissa scored a historic World Cup goal, marking a significant moment for the country.
Jude Bellingham said he focused on England's World Cup opener against Croatia, contributing a goal in a 4-2 victory.
