Elliot Anderson names England World Cup teammate as his biggest role model
Elliot Anderson made his World Cup debut in England’s 4-2 win against Croatia last week
Elliot Anderson made his World Cup debut in England’s 4-2 win against Croatia last week
The second round of games from Groups I and J take centre stage on Monday night and into Tuesday morning and that means Messi-mania is going to strike again. Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick as Argentina kicked off their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria, but can the little magician follow up against Austria? Kylian Mbappe’s France and Erling Haaland’s Norway are also on a mouthwatering…
Reports in Italy claim that Turkish giants Besiktas are making moves to steal Dusan Vlahovic away from Juventus and are prepared to offer the Serbian a ‘double-digit’ salary, a hefty signing bonus...
Harry Kane has once again demonstrated at the 2026 World Cup that he remains one of the elite strikers in world football. At 32, the England captain continues to combine clinical finishing with except...
DISPATCHES FROM THE USA: On his travels around Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, Lawrence Ostlere finds football fans, life-giving food and an odd marriage between the World Cup and the USA

On his travels around Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, Lawrence Ostlere finds football fans, life-giving food and an odd marriage between the World Cup and the USA
Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England supporters should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup. England looked threatening from set-pieces during their 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening match of the tournament on Wednesday. Harry Kane's opening goal from the penalty spot came after Noni Madueke was fouled following a Rice…
What advancements have made it to the current World Cup in North America – and which others are likely to be introduced at future tournaments?

Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
They’re crazy.Stop everything! We’ve got the funniest thing of the 2026 World Cup!Some French supporters are in Philadelphia this Monday, where Les Bleus are facing Iraq (11 p.m.), with the most W...
On June 22, 1986, Diego Armando Maradona etched into the world’s memory one of the most unforgettable performances in football history.When we talk about World Cups, one of the names that most quick...

BBC Sport Scotland pundits Neil McCann and Leanne Crichton are in the United States and ready to answer - some - of your questions about Scotland's World Cup campaign.

Reports in Italy claim that Turkish giants Besiktas are making moves to steal Dusan Vlahovic...
As part of OneFootball's collaboration series with Shoot Music we're interviewing an artist about their love of football and, over the next few weeks, it will be all about the World Cup.This week it's...

Neymar completed his first full training session with Brazil on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho continues to shape his Real Madrid project while keeping one eye on the World Cup. With several important additions still pending, the Portuguese manager has made it clear that his prior...

France and Brazil stars have both complained about the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, but FIFA is convinced it is up to the task of hosting six more games, including the World Cup final
It was another disappointing day for fans of the Belgian national team on Sunday. After Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in their opening game, many hoped that Rudi Garcia’s men would kick start their to...

Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shoot Lionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and appears to boogie. Diego Moreira of Belgium covers his eyes with his forearm and reveals an eerie tattoo. Harry Kane leans on to one knee. There are 1,248 football players and 48…
The Scots sit on one win and one defeat so far and face Brazil on Wednesday (23: BST). "If we just get that 10% more out of the group and that's all it is for me, I think we can go deep in this tournament," former Hearts, Motherwell and Rangers midfielder Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
In the same World Cup edition, two players have broken into the list of the ten youngest goalscorers in the tournament’s history.Lamine Yamal and Mbaye, two standout names, have already become part ...
Real Madrid officials are continuing to keep a close eye on their players at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in North America. In particular, their physical conditions will be monitored from afar, as there...

Boston's residents have been left fearing that the arrival of England fans could dent the high spirits raised by the Tartan Army, as Three Lions supporters have begun arriving in New England.

The 2026 World Cup has been a huge success thus far. Co-hosted by the United States , Mexico and Canada , the expanded 48-team tournament has united nations from all over the world. The World Cup is taking place in 16 venues across the USA, Mexico and Canada Getty The World Cup has got off to a roaring start in the U.S, Mexico and Canada Getty So far it has been a two-week celebration of the…