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The US should never host another tournament after World Cup debacle

WORLD CUP 2026: The moral, financial and logistical issues that plagued this World Cup should be enough to disqualify the US from hosting major football tournaments until serious changes are made, argues Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

The 10 Breakout Stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup has always been a stage on which to build a career.

Sports Illustrated

What’s left after this World Cup? A kind of messy hope

Kazakhs cheering Uzbeks, Bengalis wild for Argentina … This tournament was once a playground for nationalism. Now it shows how flimsy that allegiance is, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

The Guardian - UK

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Spain’s system subdues a team built on the irrational magic of Messi’s lone genius

The route to this World Cup victory involved beating the other 2022 finalist and then suffocating Argentina as they dried out in the sun

The Guardian - UK

World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance

A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments

The Guardian - AU

Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring?

The semi-final demolition of World Cup favourites France reaffirmed Spain’s style, in an enhanced and more modern form. But is it exciting to watch?

The Independent UK

‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash

The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-final

The Guardian - US

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How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future

Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas

The Independent UK

Mbappé, Messi, Haaland and Kane have turned the 2026 World Cup into the greatest Golden Boot race the tournament has ever seen

This World Cup has also highlighted how rare truly prolific goalscorers have become. Since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, when Gerd Müller scored 10 goals for West Germany, only two players have managed to score more than seven goals in a single edition. Ronaldo Nazario, one of the great…

The Economic Times

‘In this World Cup, everything needs to work. If the big man upstairs says it’s England’s time, then it’s England’s time’ Joe Cole on reflects on his 2010 Three Lions experience

The former England playmaker believes luck and fate are needed for the Three Lions to end 60 years of hurt

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The ad machine: how David Beckham conquered America

The former England midfielder is everywhere at this World Cup, having reached a popularity in the US other Britons have rarely achieved

The Guardian - UK

Why an emotionally-charged Argentina need to win this World Cup more than you might think

WORLD CUP 2026: As their fans chant about Messi, Maradona and the Falkland Islands, Ed Malyon examines the fears for the future that make this a crucial tournament for the defending champions

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney answers your questions on Fifa’s crisis – from Infantino’s grip on power to a possible Uefa breakaway

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers' questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can't recover from

The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi can’t lead Argentina to win this World Cup (on his own)

Argentina’s frailties have been exposed and they’re not as good as the 2022 World Cup-winning vintage despite Messi’s heroics. Something has to change

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2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: SI Experts Predict Every Result

There is one clear favorite in each quarterfinal matchup, but this World Cup has already been riddled with shock results.

The Independent UK

I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trust

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney is answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's credibility can survive it

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | This World Cup Has Been Nothing But Bangers

Argentina’s miraculous comeback against Egypt was just the latest knockout stage thriller.

The Guardian - US

Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament

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The Guardian - UK

Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump

Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t

The National (Scotland)

Why Gianni Infantino's actions should give anyone who loves football the boak

Why the actions of Gianni Infantino and Fifa in capitulating to Donald Trump over Folarin Balogun's suspension will be what this World Cup is…

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino’s Trumpification of Fifa will have repercussions well beyond this stained World Cup

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun furore has opened the Fifa president to his most fierce criticism yet, writes Miguel Delaney, and may pave the way for more bitter ‘lawfare’ in football

Euronews

France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks

“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.

The Independent UK

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

The Guardian - UK

Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic

Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces at this World Cup – and none more so than the talismanic striker

Bangkok Post

'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

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