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Portugal v Spain: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 2pm local, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email ScottThe great pennant showdown. Spain have managed to pull off a feat previously considered almost impossible, by producing a pen...

FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

England latest: FA considering Quansah red card appeal

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic | Paul MacInnes
Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces – and none more so than the talismanic strikerErling Haaland saves his best content for Snapchat. Norway’s No 9, fresh off another decisive double to dispatch Brazil from the ...

Brentford set to sign Wilson after West Ham exit
Brentford are set to sign former England striker Callum Wilson on an initial 12-month contract after his exit from relegated West Ham.

‘Everyone’s pumped up’: John Stones on the mentality helping England chase World Cup dream
The long-serving centre-back came off the bench to help 10-man England preserve their lead against Mexico, and feels the entire squad is laser-focused on reaching the finalJohn Stones had to know the question was coming. With Mexico vanq...

Tuchel claims World Cup refereeing ‘not good enough’ but says England have belief to go all the way
Tuchel critical of ‘unreliable’ officiating against MexicoVictory at the Azteca ‘fuels our belief we are here to stay’Thomas Tuchel called the standard of refereeing at the World Cup unreliable and erratic as he insisted England are ca...

James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.

‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup
Football fans around the globe watched the match – with some of them missing out on a night’s sleep to tune inI watched England v Mexico from the Mexican end. Anyone who witnessed the game at the Azteca will never forget it. Truly an ext...

Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

Trump boasts, Infantino hits back and Belgium vow action as Balogun furore rages on
President Donald Trump says he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to "review" Folarin Balogun's red card and World Cup ban, which has since been suspended, allowing the USA striker to play in the last-16 tie with Belgium.

Henderson to miss rest of World Cup after freak injury
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup.

‘These guys are losers’: Brazil berated back home after defeat by Norway
Carlo Ancelotti and his players have been lambasted for their ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’ World Cup exit The wait for the hexa – the record-extending sixth World Cup – continues. Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World ...

Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.

Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes
European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sportPerhaps the only globally renowned figure who has been more conspicuous by his absence at this World Cup tournament than Donald Trump is the...

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 29
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Neville: England are favourites but should be wary of 'dangerous' Haaland and Norway
Gary Neville said England will be favourites against Norway but urged caution over Erling Haaland's potential impact despite the euphoria after their victory over Mexico in the World Cup last 16.

Belgium are looking for a new beginning at the World Cup against USA | Jonathan Wilson
Parts of 2018’s Golden Generation still remain, but there are more than enough good players in this Belgian side to give the US headaches• Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our appThe whiff of unfulfilment lingers around Belg...
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