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The numbers behind Spain's World Cup history-chasing defence
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
DetailsTuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.
DetailsQuiz: Name every team England have played in a World Cup quarter-final
Norway will be the 11th team England will have faced in a World Cup quarter-final - so can you name the other 10?
DetailsWorld Cup Round of 16: Portugal vs Spain – The Most Expensive Clash So Far
On July 7, the World Cup in USA-Canada-Mexico will feature two Round of 16 matches: Portugal vs Spain and USA vs Belgium. The Portugal-Spain derby, with a combined squad value of billions of euros, is dubbed the most expensive match of the tournament.
DetailsHow Mexico's World Cup Run Brought Joy After a Year of Fear
Despite being eliminated in the round of 16, Mexico's World Cup campaign brought joy to football fans, spreading to Southern California, home to one of the largest Mexican communities outside of Mexico.
DetailsFamily Travels 6,500 Miles to See Son Play 13 Minutes at World Cup
Callan Elliot's family flew thousands of miles from Annan, Scotland to see their son play 13 minutes for New Zealand at the World Cup.
DetailsHow England's Nemesis Low Block Could Be Secret Weapon Against Mexico
England face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City - Thomas Tuchel could change tactics to combat the hosts and the altitude to book a place in the quarter finals.
DetailsWorld Cup Quarterfinal Set: Norway to Face England
After two Round of 16 matches concluded, the second quarterfinal pairing has been determined: Norway will take on England.
DetailsHow Was the 'Island Fairy Tale' Forged? — Exclusive Interview with Cape Verde Coach and Players
Cape Verde, a West African island nation with fewer than 600,000 people, created its own 'fairy tale' at the 2024 Copa America. Our reporter interviewed the head coach and key players to unveil the rise of this dark horse team.
DetailsYinchuan International Youth Football Championship Kicks Off: China U17 Men's Team Secures Opening Victory with 3-0 Win over Australia
The 2026 CFA China Team · Yinchuan International Youth Football Championship opened on July 5 at Helan Mountain Stadium in Yinchuan, Ningxia. China's U17 men's team defeated Australia 3-0 to start the tournament with a win.
DetailsThe man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
Details'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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