'Racism' seen as attempt to distract France from World Cup focus

France are the consensus favourites to lift the title among fans and observers alike

Infantino defends plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams

Is the dream growing bigger — or fading?

Analysis: Bellingham masks England's flaws as luck saves Three Lions against the Vikings' grandsons

England reach World Cup semi-finals in rare Three Lions achievement

FIFA confirms validity of Bellingham's controversial equaliser

Is the World Cup close to returning to the home of football?

Bellingham fires England into semi-finals as Haaland's World Cup adventure ends

Real Madrid stars write history with World Cup goals

Kane reaches new milestone in England shirt

Bellingham surpasses legend Zidane and enters the race for top scorer at World Cup 2026