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Men’s Football / 14 July 2026
14 July 2026

ASIF BURHAN explores why England v Argentina remains football’s most politically and culturally charged fixture in his new book

Mexico fans cheer at Shell Energy Stadium, home of the MLS soccer club Houston Dynamo, as they watch a live broadcast in Houston, of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Men’s Football / 10 July 2026
10 July 2026

England survived a thrilling Azteca encounter, but the stadium and its supporters created one of the tournament’s defining nights, writes JAMES NALTON

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, July 4, 2026
Men’s Football / 7 July 2026
7 July 2026
United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the field after the first period during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026
Men’s Football / 7 July 2026
7 July 2026

Pochettino says ‘politics and manipulation’ overshadowed the football

A view inside the stadium at kick-off during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match at Mexico City Stadium, June 11, 2026
2026 World Cup / 3 July 2026
3 July 2026

JAMES NALTON previews the Three Lions' round of 16 clash against the co-hosts in Mexico City

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Men’s Football / 4 July 2026
4 July 2026

In the final part of LAYTH YOUSIF'S series on the history of the NY Cosmos, he traces their experiences which have made them the team that always has success in their sights

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Men's Football / 1 July 2026
1 July 2026

In the first of a three-part series, LAYTH YOUSIF visits a community-driven club in blue-collar Paterson, New Jersey, with a rich heritage that is rising once again 

Fans greet members of the Iran World Cup soccer team as they leave their hotel for the airport in Tijuana, Mexico, June 30, 2026
Men's Football / 30 June 2026
30 June 2026