Third-place watch: What Scotland need to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages
Scotland can still qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in their history. We explain how.
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Ranking the World Cup heavyweights most in danger of Group Stage elimination
Despite their talent and the forgiving format, some established nations are on the brink of going out.
World Cup Golden Boot Power Rankings: Ronaldo joins Messi, Mbappe, Haaland…
Could Just Fontaine's record be beaten in 2026? It's not looking likely for Harry Kane as it stands...
The 15 teams England have the worst record against after bore Ghana draw…
England have failed to beat Ghana in international football. Other fearsome opponents await...
Comparing Messi and Ronaldo’s stats as 38-year-olds – who’s been better at that age?
We’ve delved into the numbers and compared how Messi and Ronaldo's stats at the age of 38.
Ipswich Town’s dream XI under Gary O’Neil ahead of Premier League return
Gary O’Neil is on the verge taking charge at Ipswich, but would he be able to keep this XI up?
UEFA flexing on Hydration Breaks, Somali referee and more
UEFA and their PR team aren’t missing a trick in their apparent effort to beat FIFA in a popularity contest of football’s governing bodies.
Julian Alvarez’s next club: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal options RANKED
Europe's top teams are licking their lips at the prospect of signing Alvarez this summer. Who will succeed?
Comparing Kylian Mbappe’s stats to Messi and Ronaldo after 100 international appearances
Mbappe has now made 100 appearances for France - and his stats compare favourably to Messi & Ronaldo.
Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 18 World Cup goals after record-breaking Austria double
With his double against Austria, Messi has broken Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record.
Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s penalty records after Austria miss
Which of the two greats of the game has the better record from 12 yards out? We've crunched the numbers.
Ranking our 10 favourite World Cup underdogs ever as Cape Verde steal hearts
Everyone loves an underdog story and Cape Verde have become everyone's second favourite team in 2026.
How does England's squad value compare to the top 8 teams in the World Cup?
Morocco in the top eight? Fair play.
The top scorers for club & country in 2026: Germany's super sub outshines Mbappe, Haaland...
Only Harry Kane has scored more goals in 2026 than Germany's secret weapon...
The 10 best goalkeeper performances of all-time after Eloy Room’s Curacao heroics
Curacao’s Eloy Room has made himself a hero after producing an incredible number of saves to secure his country’s first World Cup point.
The insanely hard path to the final that awaits the Netherlands or Japan
The Netherlands and Japan face a straight shootout to top their group. And they absolutely don't want to finish 2nd.
QUIZ: Can you name every player to have made 15+ World Cup appearances?
Making it to the World Cup is one of the greatest honours in football but being invited back on multiple occasions is the mark of a true all-time great.
The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham & more…
As Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record for goals scored at the World Cup, he is also very close to being the top assister too.
The World Cup all-time table: Brazil 1st, USA rising & England above Spain…
The likes of Canada, Morocco and the United States are shooting up the all-time table in 2026 so far.
World Cup referee fumes at Miguel Almiron with incredible VAR red card reaction
Ivan Barton has shown Premier League refs exactly how VAR decisions should be conveyed to the crowd.