Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the final group stage matches

Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before Scotland’s final group stage match against Brazil in Group C

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Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament after a chastening night for Scotland and as Curaçao prepare to take on Côte d’Ivoire and Germany face Ecuador

Join our writers for all the latest news after a chastening night for Scotland and as Curaçao prepare to take on Côte d’Ivoire and Germany face Ecuador

Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the blockbuster Group I match between France and Norway

England’s place in the last 32 of the World Cup has been confirmed after results in Group H ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side would, at worst, qualify as one of the best third-placed…

June 26 : England, Portugal, Egypt, Ghana and Paraguay secured places in the World Cup Round of 32 on Friday before their final group matches after results elsewhere confirmed…

Each has four points, a tally that can no longer be surpassed by the third-placed teams in Group A, Group C, Group H and Group I

Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the final group stage matches

From Cape Verde to Uruguay — and from Messi to Ronaldo — the 2026 World Cup has had its share of surprises and disappointments.

Join our writers for all the latest news as we look back at the group stage and preview the last 32 matches

Join our writers for all the latest news as we look back at the final group stage games and preview the last 32 matches

The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup are about to get into full swing in North America