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From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: Luis Diaz and Co survive scare from World Cup debutants in Mexico City

JEFF POWELL IN MEXICO CITY: Colombia have long been looked down upon as the poor cousins of South American football when it comes to World Cups.

Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

🔝 Day’s MVPs: Wednesday’s best at the World Cup

Another day at the FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and we have two new winners of the trophy for best player in their respective matches.Joao Neves, the first of many...If there is one footballer w...

🚨 Reports: Betting fraud claims! Germany rival arrested before World Cup

Disturbing news from the world of football: As reported by, among others, 'The Athletic' and 'ABC', a World Cup star may have been involved in match-fixing ahead of the World Cup.According to the repo...

Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.

World Cup broadcaster suspended from duties as apology released

Turkish World Cup broadcaster Murat Ekrem Cimen was suspended after a string of errors involving Iran and New Zealand during the 2026 tournament coverage

England’s possible route to the World Cup 2026 final

England defeated Croatia and face games with Ghana and Panama in their first challenge to top Group L

Jude Bellingham admits to 'chip on shoulder' as Thomas Tuchel sends message to England star

Jude Bellingham impressed as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in the opening match of their World Cup campaign in the United States

Ghana score 95th-minute winner to deny Panama first World Cup point

Ghana score 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first World Cup point

This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun

Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form

Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.

Drone brought down near South Korea training base

The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.

Everything Thomas Tuchel said as Jude Bellingham and dressing room scenes hailed after Croatia

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

Arsenal prepare Bradley Barcola bid with PSG winger among key targets

Barcola shone for France at the World Cup against Senegal and is a European champion with PSG, while Liverpool are also thought to be interested

Do England have set-piece coaches as part of Thomas Tuchel's backroom staff?

England have become a huge threat from set-pieces in recent years, but who looks after that side of things for Thomas Tuchel?

Liverpool latest: Reds hijack Newcastle move for Spain winger Munoz

England 4 Croatia 2 - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Thomas Tuchel's shining star, who 'offered far too little', who was 'indecisive' and which two players got just 3 out of 10? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict

Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?

Substitute Rashford scores England's fourth against Croatia

Substitute Rashford scores England's fourth against Croatia

Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings

Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.

Why is England’s Djed Spence wearing a protective mask at World Cup 2026?

Spence suffered a broken jaw playing for Tottenham against Chelsea

Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up

Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi arrested for spot-fixing

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi, who is playing at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested for alleged spot-fixing just a couple of weeks before the tournament began, ABC News confirmed on Wednesday.

England assistant Anthony Barry critical of first-half display against Croatia in punchy ITV interview

England squandered the lead twice in the first half against old foes Croatia in Dallas