Sidny Cabral celebrates scoring for Cape Verdi while Lionel Messi reacts.
Ian Watson

Messi restricted to a bit-part as Cape Verde fairytale almost becomes Argentina horror story

Whatever story Lionel Messi writes at these finals, the Argentina star was only a supporting act in the fairy tale of this World Cup.
England manager Thomas Tuchel complains during a match
News Desk

England v Mexico kick-off remains unchanged amid FIFA farce

England will face Mexico at the scheduled time of 1am BST after FIFA considered bringing the game forward amid the threat of storms. 
Djed Spence in action for England against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup
Dave Tickner

Ranking England’s largely depressing options to start at right-back against Mexico

England are going to have to play a World Cup last-16 game against Mexico at the Azteca. And they’re going to need a right-back. But who?
Ander Herrera, Mateus Fernandes and Riyad Mahrez
Samuel Bannister

The biggest non-World Cup transfer in every World Cup year since 1966

Nothing inflates transfer fees and hype around a signing like a good World Cup, but those players won’t be the only big movers each year.
Planet Football

Ranking the 6 World Cup favourites by how they’ve played so far: Portugal 6th, England 5th…

All six of the pre-tournament favourites remain in the mix, but now things get serious. Who is looking the most likely?

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