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England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

England's World Cup has begun - but what is their path to potential glory?

He has arrived! Ronaldo scores two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal reaffirmed their World Cup credentials with a rousing 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!

Messi, Mbappe and Haaland set blistering pace - will Kane join Golden Boot party?

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have kept up the pace in what is shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested World Cup Golden Boot battles in memory.

Transfer Centre LIVE! Villa do not want to sell Rogers amid Arsenal interest

Arsenal latest: Gunners 'confident' of Rogers pursuit

Man Utd latest: Club withdraw from next season's EFL Trophy

Man Utd secure land to build new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required to build their new 100,000-seater stadium as the club ramps up plans to create the largest facility in the United Kingdom.

Fulham latest: Arbeloa the frontrunner to replace Silva

Tottenham latest: Spurs in advanced talks for Dubravka

Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Jeff Ear-splitting cheers from this very pro-Croatia – Proatia? – crowd for Luka Modrić. We all know the end is n

Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall | Jacob Steinberg

Thomas Tuchel experiences an England tradition – a difficult second game at a major tournament There were times when this looked like the goalless draw with the USA at the 2022 World Cup, or the misshapen stalemate with

England held to goalless draw by Ghana

England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.

Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana

England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?

England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

Man Utd & Arsenal track Scott - Wednesday gossip

Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.

Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing

Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays

Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.

Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal

Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer

BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".

Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

Tell us your stories of Scotland's World Cup

Share your footage and you could be included in a BBC programme telling the story of Scotland's World Cup campaign from the fans' perspective.

Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra

Tottenham also among clubs tracking Summerville Chelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo Ramón Roberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenham are pushing to l

Iran's US entry terms changed for final group game

Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.

Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant

Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.

Commentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’

Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red card Paraguay winger covered mouth in win over Turkey A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by ⁠Fifa after an expletive-laden tirade aga

Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Gary O’Neil to lead Ipswich on top-flight return as Oxford appoint Aaron Ramsey

O’Neil signs three-year deal after spell at Strasbourg Oxford United hire Wales legend after relegation Ipswich have unveiled Gary O’Neil as their new manager as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The 4

More than 300 drones seized at US World Cup sites

United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.

Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino

Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July ‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump will hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said. In

Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game Team Melli have complained about travel conditions The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup

Ramsey appointed Oxford United head coach

Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is appointed Oxford United head coach.

Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

Phelan named permanent Everton manager

Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.

O'Neil signs three-year deal as new Ipswich boss

Ipswich appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil as their manager on a three-year deal after Kieran McKenna's departure.

Quiz: Name every England World Cup goalscorer since 2014

Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all?