World Cup 2026: The best goals, best players, best teams, best matches
The enduring brilliance of Lionel Messi, Donald Trump’s shocking intervention, and Ireland’s adoption of Cape Verde marked an engrossing World Cup
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Saka hat-trick seals England win over France in 10-goal World Cup third-place playoff
Jude Bellingham clinches thriller in final moment of match as England record their best men’s World Cup finish since 1966
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final defeat
England manager under fire for manner of 2-1 loss to Argentina
‘Pure football cowardice’: English media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina
Manager Thomas Tuchel to face sustained blitz from British press after team lose 2-1 in Atlanta
Tuchel takes blame for World Cup exit and denies England are ‘cursed’
Manager concedes side were too ‘passive’ after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta
Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final place
Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final
Argentina v England: The greatest and most romantic of the footballing rivalries?
Look beyond the flashpoints and flare-ups, and there is something more profound at work here
Ken Early: Did Tuchel really think he could talk like that about Jude Bellingham and get away with it?
While harmony is notable among semi-finalists France, Spain and Argentina, that quality appears absent in the England camp
Ken Early: Referee helps while Tuchel hinders as England sink Norway to move into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham struck twice for England while Erling Haaland played a peripheral role
England’s Jordan Henderson suffers ‘serious’ wrist injury while celebrating win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel says English side progressed to the last eight with ‘pure mentality, with heart’
Ken Early: The World Cup is an epic battle between prudent precision and superhuman instinct
Both styles of management and play can get results, but only one is unashamedly, joyously human
England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block
Gavin Cooney: This World Cup has shown the Premier League to be football’s Starbucks
Demands and style of the Premier League have left England unsuited to winning the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel hits out at Fifa as rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage
Altitude acclimatisation plan is blocked, with Mexico used to conditions at home stadium
Harry Kane double rescues England after DR Congo threaten huge World Cup shock
England captain turned the game in his side’s favour late on after African side led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike
England need cool heads against DR Congo if they’re to reach ‘glamorous’ World Cup latter stages, says Tuchel
‘We need to get our expectations right, that we are not frustrated’
Bukayo Saka may start against Panama but Tuchel wary of pressuring him
England coach hopeful winger ‘is good to go’ on Saturday
Thomas Tuchel calls on England to strike the right note from the start against Ghana
Head coach was delighted with how his turned things around in second half against Croatia
Ken Early: World Cup feats by Messi and Mbappé go against efforts to break players’ flow
Fifa and other football rule-makers seem determined to destroy the sport’s defining characteristic
World Cup Group L guide: Well-balanced England outfit must not be paralysed by caution
Luka Modric’s laidback style could see Croatia excel in the heat
England World Cup squad: Shock call-up for Ivan Toney, no room for Maguire, Palmer and Foden
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man squad for World Cup in North America
Phil Foden ‘not a guarantee’ to make England World Cup squad, says Tuchel
Midfielder failed to impress against Uruguay and Japan
Ken Early: Sensible Liam Rosenior may not be the fantastical creature Chelsea need
More and more Premier League clubs look set to suffer from a lack of belief in ‘unicorn’ managers
Liverpool’s universal conquest and one Everton fan’s flair for mischief
Harry Redknapp dispenses with diplomacy
Floriani Mussolini makes debut for Cremonese on his favoured right wing
Scotland’s Daily Record takes up L’Équipe’s mantle for low ratings
England booed off again after Senegal humbling but Tuchel insists ‘no need to panic’
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends late introduction of Ivan Toney
England boss Thomas Tuchel scathing in assessment of side’s form at Euro 2024
Three Lions skipper Harry Kane backs surprising and controversial recall of 34-year-old Jordan Henderson
The making of Anthony Barry as Thomas Tuchel’s number two
The former Ireland assistant coach has worked obsessively to reach top echelons of the game
Thomas Tuchel says he will not sing England national anthem until he’s earned it
New England manager is mindful of the controversy that his predecessor Lee Carsley got caught up in
Hallgrímsson and Tuchel bring foreign eyes to old failings for Ireland and England
Appointments of Icelander and German prove that FAI and FA do not trust their own coaching infrastructures
‘Proudest moment of my career’ - Anthony Barry thrilled to be part of Tuchel’s England plans
Former Ireland assistant has packed a lot into his coaching career since his playing days ended
Anthony Barry: The studious tactician whose rapid rise continues as he joins Thomas Tuchel in England dugout
The former Republic of Ireland coach served under Stephen Kenny, and was seen by some as his potential successor
‘A dark day for England’: British media reacts with fervour to Thomas Tuchel’s appointment
‘How can a foreigner urge Englishmen to do or die on football’s battlefield?’ the Daily Mail’s Jeff Powell asks
‘Sorry I have a German passport’: Thomas Tuchel unveiled as new England manager
Former Chelsea manager will take over on January 1st with Anthony Barry as No 2
Thomas Tuchel agrees deal to become new England manager
Former Chelsea coach has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich
Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly group set to be completed this week
UK government optimistic Abramovich’s £1.6bn loan to club will not go to the Russian
Chelsea face summer of ‘rebuilding’ amid £4.25bn sale, says Tuchel
Club set to lose Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers
Chelsea could join race to sign Robert Lewandowski
Barcelona have told the Bayern Munich striker’s camp that they can afford him
Tuchel believes there is ‘huge sympathy’ for Liverpool
Chelsea manager praises ‘fantastic Kloppo’ ahead of FA Cup final showdown
Chelsea get Champions League bid back on track on another sorry night for Leeds
Everton draw away from relegation zone; Vardy gets Leicester back to winning ways
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues a draw for Manchester United against Chelsea
Hosts come away with a point despite Chelsea dominating possession at Old Trafford
Tuchel committed to Chelsea as ‘very demanding summer’ looms
Manager has been unable to make transfer moves while club remain up for sale
Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer
The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week
Christian Pulisic nets late winner as Chelsea defeat 10-man West Ham
Craig Dawson sent off at Stamford Bridge as Blues get away with Jorginho missed penalty
Chelsea must run harder in upcoming games, says Tuchel
Blues have suffered three straight heavy home defeats ahead of West Ham clash
Eddie Nketiah double hands Arsenal vital win amid Chelsea chaos
Arsenal forwards rescue side from some poor defending at Stamford Bridge
Whatever happens next at Chelsea, there is a clear priority: keep Tuchel
The manic German has shown masterful leadership of his squad and troubled club
Ancelotti defends leaving Everton for Madrid as Casemiro urges Bale 'support'
Casemiro warns Tuchel cannot be trusted ahead of second-leg clash with Chelsea
Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback
Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu
Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea
Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg
Thomas Tuchel calls on Chelsea to rise to the big occasion
Coach expects European champions – and home fans – to be back to their best for Real test
Thomas Tuchel refuses to ‘make drama’ out of Chelsea capitulation to Brentford
Vitaly Janelt scores two and Christian Eriksen scores first goal for Brentford in rout
Barcelona target Chelsea’s defensive trio amid club’s uncertainty
César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger sought by La Liga giants
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