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A Mercurial Talent to a Workhorse: Who Should Replace Christian Pulisic if He Misses the Australia Game?

The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered.

Bellingham, England's man for elite moments, kicks over the console table

Goal against Croatia in his side's World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability

England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings

Harry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia

England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia

Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was little more than a distraction. Here in the Lone Star state, which tallies with what England have on their shirts, it was time to make a statement about that second star.

All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list

World Cup tourists and America fall in love with each other

The World Cup was always going to be the main attraction. The goals. The drama. The heartbreak. What’s been a bonus is the America-World Cup love story.

Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal

The clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic that Gonçalo Ramos was stripped and ready. What made less sense was that Vitinha departed while Cristiano Ronaldo, peripheral save for two earlier half-chances, remained on and slogged his way towards the end of a draw that could check Portugal’s summer ambitions.

Photos: The Passion of World Cup Fans

The 2026 World Cup is under way, and fans around the world are gathering in stadiums, pubs, and even churches—both at home and in the three host countries—to cheer for their teams and ride the emotional roller coasters as they watch.

Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson in hospital after collapsing at track event

US runner reportedly lost pulse in medical incident

Mother of Cape Verde star Vozinha will secure visa to attend World Cup in US

US House leader Jeffries says fees have been waived

Scheffler faces mighty Shinnecock test in bid to claim career slam with US Open victory

World No 1 has chance to join Rory McIlroy in exclusive club – but windswept course requires patience

Wimbledon wildcard for Williams sisters is just reward for their contribution to tennis

The return of the Serena and Venus partnership is not about trophies – it is a chance for the sport to celebrate two legends