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Mary Fannon, 71, has decorated her Manchester home with England flags, badges, and bunting for every World Cup and Euros tournament over the past 20 years. Her collection now covers nearly every inch of her house, garden, and garage.
Son Heung-min, South Korea's captain and all-time leading Asian scorer in Premier League and Champions League history, says playing in his fourth World Cup is 'crazy' and a 'dream come true.' He reflects on the 2002 World Cup and hopes to inspire the next generation.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina, Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer, and Erling Haaland netted a double as Norway returned to the World Cup with a win. Austria also beat Jordan in their first World Cup match since 1998.
Former Spice Girl Mel B has joined a campaign highlighting the rise in domestic violence reports during England football matches. Research shows incidents increase by 38% when England loses and 26% when they win or draw. The charity I Choose Freedom launched the Unspoken Stat campaign.
England's World Cup campaign is marked by high expectations and self-criticism, as the team navigates pressure and performance.
Toby Clark spent weeks planning and over eight hours creating a Three Lions crest on a beach in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He says England must win the World Cup or his efforts will have been wasted. The crest was damaged by a vehicle but restored before the tournament opener.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why some Senegal supporters cannot travel to the 2026 World Cup in the US, saying every team should be able to bring their fans.
Croatia, ranked 11th in the world, face England in their Group L opener on Wednesday. Despite an aging core, the team remains formidable with six players from the 2018 squad. Key threats include Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and rising star Petar Sucic.
Stagecoach Midlands has temporarily renamed bus routes in Northampton after local footballer Ivan Toney during the World Cup. The 'Toney Town' service runs past Sixfields Stadium, where Toney began his career.
Scotland's World Cup campaign faces rising temperatures, with matches in Boston, Miami, and Charlotte. The team has acclimatized through early arrival and extreme environment training, but heat and humidity could impact performance against Morocco and Brazil.
Luka Modric, now 40, leads Croatia into the 2026 World Cup opener against England. From a childhood shaped by war to a Ballon d'Or winner, his story mirrors a nation that consistently overachieves on the global stage.
Lionel Messi has scored 14 World Cup goals, tying Kylian Mbappé and Gerd Müller. Cristiano Ronaldo has 15, and Miroslav Klose leads with 16.
Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
Jude Bellingham's status as England's golden boy has dimmed since Euro 2024 due to injuries and competition from Morgan Rogers. As England face Croatia in their World Cup opener, Bellingham aims to prove his worth under head coach Thomas Tuchel's strict no-star system.
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot described the pitch at MetLife Stadium as 'more like an artificial surface' after their 3-1 win over Senegal. The temporary grass surface, installed for the World Cup, has drawn complaints from players including Brazil's Vinicius Junior.
Jordan have scored their first-ever goal in their first-ever FIFA World Cup match.
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup, debate intensifies over whether Portugal performs better without him. Despite his record 143 international goals, critics question his role, while coach Roberto Martinez defends his value. Ronaldo aims to lead Portugal to their first World Cup title.
Lionel Messi said he cried after scoring in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria due to a personal matter unrelated to football. The 38-year-old scored a hat-trick on his 200th appearance, becoming the all-time joint top World Cup scorer with 16 goals.
BBC Sport's Kelly Somers and Sami Mokbel analyze England's mental readiness for the World Cup, highlighting the belief instilled by Thomas Tuchel. Meanwhile, up to 15,000 England fans are expected to travel to Dallas for the opener.
