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| Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:45:13 GMT |
| Villa complete club record Manzambi signing Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:24 GMT |
| Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:04:58 GMT |
| Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:24 GMT |
| Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:06 GMT |
| 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:43 GMT |
| Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup? Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:43 GMT |
| Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:03:30 GMT |
| All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:41:00 GMT |
| West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club for the forthcoming season in the Championship. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:51:02 GMT |
| Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:54:14 GMT |
| Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality? As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:32:35 GMT |
| Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:05:15 GMT |
| 'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:40:05 GMT |
| 'Gutted' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:23:56 GMT |
| Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:38 GMT |
| Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:53:27 GMT |
| Thousands of tickets still available for England v France Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa's ticket sites for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England and France. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:16:00 GMT |
| How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:23 GMT |
| Who could follow as Gordon leaves Scotland as a legend? Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the national team? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:57:31 GMT |
| World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:40:55 GMT |
| England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:46:10 GMT |
| Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare? How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026 tournament? BBC Sport takes a look. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:36:52 GMT |
| World Cup quiz: Can you name finalists since 1930? As we approach Sunday's World Cup final, test your knowledge of the teams who have made it to this stage before. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:33:33 GMT |
| How have missed targets affected Newcastle's summer rebuild? Newcastle United have missed out on Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz this summer, but the club are targeting players who are "desperate" to join. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:53:44 GMT |
| 'It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement on his role in the scandal that saw the club kicked out of the Championship play-offs. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:36:52 GMT |
| What happened at Man City's loans exhibition day? Manchester City welcome clubs to their training ground to showcase the talent that is on offer during the summer transfer window. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:16:57 GMT |
| Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:47 GMT |
| New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:29:07 GMT |
| Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as seen at the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:39:15 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 40 Will you get today's player? Try to guess his identity in as few attempts as possible. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:41:57 GMT |
| Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:20:38 GMT |
| Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:28:54 GMT |
| England and Argentina national anthems drowned out Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:51:31 GMT |
| Spain into World Cup final with victory over France Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:32:59 GMT |
| How Maradona dominated England in 1986 Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:58:20 GMT |
| Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:54:43 GMT |
| Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:51:53 GMT |
| All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:56:53 GMT |
| Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:18:57 GMT |
| Nine World Cup stars who could move this summer As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:34 GMT |
| Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:54:48 GMT |
| Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:16 GMT |
| Defender Esteve leaves Burnley to join RB Leipzig Former France Under-21s defender Maxime Esteve leaves Burnley to join Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for a reported fee of £27.3m. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:59:26 GMT |
| The financial winners and losers from the World Cup Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:36:11 GMT |
| West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino West Ham sign Everton striker Kelly Gago and turn fellow France international Estelle Cascarino's loan move into a permanent deal. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:47 GMT |
| 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:52:08 GMT |
| Sheffield United manager Wilder extends contract Chris Wilder, in his third spell as Sheffield United manager, extends his contract until the summer of 2028. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:41:56 GMT |
| Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:16 GMT |
| Inter interested in Spence - Friday's gossip Inter Milan work on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal show interest in Ezri Konsa, plus more. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:27:33 GMT |
| Wrexham boss Parkinson relishing Man Utd 'test' Wrexham take on the Premier League giants in Helsinki on Saturday, although United boss Michael Carrick will be without several of his World Cup players. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:51:56 GMT |
| What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028? The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:49:15 GMT |
| Football Daily Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha dissect England's semi-final defeat. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:00 GMT |
| Why you should care about World Cup third-place play-off It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:44:03 GMT |
| 60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:03:03 GMT |
| How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:31 GMT |
| Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:35:24 GMT |
| Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:57:04 GMT |
| When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:03:35 GMT |
| All done deals in July 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:52 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony? Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup? Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| What is the World Cup prize money? Our Ask Me Anything team break down the prize money on offer at the 2026 World Cup. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:16:26 GMT |
| What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:04:26 GMT |
| Should teams bring on players just for penalty shootouts? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the numbers behind late substitutes taking penalties in shootouts. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:04:37 GMT |
| Who has been eliminated from the World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:29:15 GMT |
| How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:02:14 GMT |
| Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive? Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:29 GMT |
| Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi? While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:28:37 GMT |
| Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:47 GMT |
| Who could follow as Gordon leaves Scotland as a legend? Craig Gordon has retired as a goalkeeping legend with Heart of Midlothian and Scotland, but what is his legacy and who can succeed him with the national team? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:57:31 GMT |
| Hearts sign goalkeeper Reus as Schwolow departs Heart of Midlothian announce the imminent departure of Alexander Schwolow and the arrival of a replacement goalkeeper, Beau Reus. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:24:18 GMT |
| Listen: How does Gordon rate in goalkeeping greats? Plus League Cup preview Craig Gordon retires, League Cup preview and who's going to win the World Cup? Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Dragojevic deal almost done for Rangers - gossip Serbian midfielder close to completing Rangers switch, with Celtic defender on the way to France... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:47:09 GMT |
| Transfer market 'difficult' for Celtic - Nicholson Celtic's lack of summer transfer activity is because they are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs and deal with agents, according to the club's chief executive Michael Nicholson. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:12:38 GMT |
| Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer? Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the 2026 summer transfer window. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:03:40 GMT |
| Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:16 GMT |
| West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino West Ham sign Everton striker Kelly Gago and turn fellow France international Estelle Cascarino's loan move into a permanent deal. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:47 GMT |
| Arsenal sign teenage Danish goalkeeper Damm Arsenal have signed Danish youth international goalkeeper Isabella Damm on a permanent transfer from Brondby IF. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:09 GMT |
| Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:16:25 GMT |
| Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:24:35 GMT |
| French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:15:52 GMT |
| Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:37 GMT |
| In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:02:02 GMT |
| How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| How Toone is navigating grief through football England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary. Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
