FIFA World Cup News

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.

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

Colombia v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jo Hello and welcome to live coverage of the World Cup match between Colombia and DR Congo at Estadio Guadalajara

Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw

England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.

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.

‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal World Cup push

41-year-old heavily criticised after DR Congo draw ‘It felt like I’d already retired from football,’ he adds Cristiano Ronaldo savoured the end of a “difficult, dark week” after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of Uz

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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?

Fifa leadership ‘overruled US-based staff’ opposing World Cup dynamic pricing

Some staff in Fifa’s US office favoured different strategy Fifa says policy agreed ‘with all areas of the organisation’ A number of Fifa’s US-based staff advised against the use of dynamic pricing at the World Cup but we

The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs

The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?

From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.

Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.

David Squires on … the big names putting on a show at World Cup

Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournament Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Unpaid bonuses and food issues - what's going on inside Senegal camp?

Senegal's start to the World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of issues behind the scenes.

Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup | Philipp Lahm

Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event I could watch videos of the Scots online for hours. Wearing kilts, they marched through Boston playing bagpipes

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

Messi in a class of his own and rain stops play in Philadelphia – World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon as Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while there’s a huge storm delay in France 3-0 Iraq Continue reading...

Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog

Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.

Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home

Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.