Mexico City gripped by fever as El Tri prepare for England showdown
Mexico will face England in the World Cup last 16 after defeating Ecuador, with unprecedented fervour gripping the host nation and record numbers turning out to support El Tri.
Como sign Aston Villa performance coach Antonio Rodriguez Saravia
Serie A side Como have hired Individual Performance Coach Antonio Rodriguez Saravia from Aston Villa. The move comes as Cesc Fabregas’s team prepare for their first Champions League campaign.
Kevin Volland retires from professional football at 33
The 33-year-old striker ends his 16-year career after a difficult final season with 1860 Munich, citing lost enjoyment, but will continue playing with his hometown club alongside his brother.
Spain vs Austria: World Cup knockout line-ups confirmed as Yamal starts
Spain and Austria have confirmed their starting elevens for Thursday’s World Cup knockout clash in Los Angeles. Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
Trump Maintains Tactical Silence During World Cup Host Duties
President Donald Trump has kept a notably low profile throughout the 2026 World Cup, making only one social media post about record attendance figures as he adopts a strategy reminiscent of Vladimir Putin’s approach in 2018.
England face hostile welcome and altitude test in Mexico City
England have arrived in Mexico City ahead of Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie, confronting a hostile reception from home fans and significant challenges posed by the Azteca Stadium’s high altitude.
World Cup star power debate highlights changing face of international football
A discussion regarding the perceived decline in global superstars at the current World Cup has drawn comparisons between Brazil’s current squad and their legendary 2002 generation, while highlighting ongoing reliance upon veteran players.
Former DFB chief reveals 2019 plan for Klopp to become Germany coach
Former DFB president Reinhard Grindel has disclosed that Jürgen Klopp was lined up to succeed Joachim Löw as Germany coach following the 2022 World Cup, only for the plan to collapse when Grindel resigned in 2019.
Kane’s late double rescues England to set up Mexico clash
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, setting up a World Cup last-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico.
Tonali reportedly close to €100m Tottenham move as Juventus and Milan confirm signings
Sandro Tonali is reportedly nearing a €100m move to Tottenham from Newcastle United, while Juventus and AC Milan have announced their first signings of the summer.