How former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui rebuilt the Qatar national team from 2022 ruins

World Cup data so far: Spain and Switzerland wasteful while Argentina show efficiency

So far, so good in terms of entertainment value at World Cup 2026.

How former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui rebuilt the Qatar national team from 2022 ruins

2,920 days after his historic dismissal from the Spanish national team, Julen Lopetegui returned to the World Cup sidelines with Qatar.

Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.

World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal

Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.

Five things we learned after Ghana sneak past Panama at the death in Toronto

Ghana left it late in a battle, scoring in the 95th minute to get the better of Panama 1-0 in Toronto to claim three points. Here are five conclusions after the game.