The best defensive midfielders available this summer include Arsenal target Sandro Tonali, Casemiro and Adam Wharton.

Mexico beat South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca as football finally took centre stage after a controversial build-up.

South Africa ended the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with nine men as hosts 10-man Mexico eased to a 2-0 victory at the Azteca.

South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic after Ladislav Krejci's opener sparked the World Cup clash into life in Guadalajara.

England have been forced to deal with the unprecedented setback of having 'key training equipment' stolen before their first World Cup match.