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How the new Brazil is taking shape and why Cunha is key
Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva has offered insight into the evolving tactical identity of the Brazilian national team under manager Carlo Ancelotti, highlighting the crucial …
Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Despite being pampered, protected, and primed with every resource they requested, Scotland's women's national team failed to deliver on the pitch during the World Cup in the United…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 22
A new interactive challenge invites readers to guess the identity of a World Cup star based on clues, with the 22nd player in the series now featured. The game tests fans' knowledg…
Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
The article examines the effectiveness of the new World Cup group stage format, which introduced additional teams and fresh storylines. While the expanded tournament brought fascin…
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea's football coach has resigned following the team's elimination from the World Cup, which occurred after they failed to secure a spot among the eight best third-placed t…
'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada's national football team is making history at the current World Cup, with a remarkable run that is poised to transform the sport's landscape in the country. While the player…
Canada into last 16 with late winner against South Africa
Canada secured a historic place in the World Cup's last 16 for the first time, thanks to a dramatic late winner from Stephen Eustaquio. The midfielder scored in the second minute o…
Eustaquio scores in injury-time to take Canada through to the last 16
In a dramatic conclusion to their group stage match, Canada secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup with a last-gasp victory over South Africa. The decisiv…
Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
A controversial 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria has sparked accusations of a repeat of one of football's most notorious historical incidents. The match has drawn immediate com…
Diomande picks PSG over Liverpool - Monday's gossip
The latest transfer gossip sees Yan Diomande choosing a move to Paris St-Germain over a potential switch to Liverpool, while Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly in…
France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has weighed in on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, offering predictions for the tournament's last-32 matches. Sutton identifies France as the tea…
Nothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced that it is beginning the process of finding a successor to Steve Clarke as the national team's head coach. In a statement, the…