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Follow Scotland more closely at the World Cup
With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, fans can keep up with the team's fixtures, results and latest updates more easily than ever.
DetailsTickets for Iran fans revoked
Iran's football federation says its allocation of World Cup group-stage tickets has been revoked just days before the tournament begins.
DetailsThe flag some Iranians want to wave at the World Cup
Iranian football fans living in Los Angeles say they want to wave Iran's pre-1979 flag and reject the one shown on the national team's shirt.
DetailsCrespo on Messi, a return to England and life as a manager
As a player, Crespo was defined by goals, passion and intensity. Those are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
DetailsMore Than the Score
World Cup 2026: After years of near-misses, Uzbekistan will make their World Cup debut.
DetailsFIFA responds to U.S. denial of World Cup referee entry: it does not handle host-country visas
After the United States denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulqadir Altan, FIFA said it does not take part in host-country visa approval processes. Relevant authorities said Altan’s entry status will not change for now.
DetailsWhy France's Olise is moving into the Ballon d'Or picture
After his first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland, former France striker Louis Saha believes Michael Olise can push into Ballon d'Or contention.
DetailsJota’s widow tells Robertson: keep Diogo in your heart
Diogo Jota’s widow has urged Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate “in your heart” when he plays at the World Cup.
DetailsScotland’s strikers assessed amid dispute with Norway
We review Scotland’s striker options at the World Cup and discuss a disagreement with Norway.
DetailsScotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates
This story of 1978 still has a mesmeric pull, a legend of how a man and a country lost the run of themselves and left behind a tale that endures.
DetailsHistoric First: U.S. President Trump Watches NBA Finals in Person
The third game of the NBA Finals was held on June 9 at Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks. With the Knicks leading the San Antonio Spurs 2-0, U.S. President Donald Trump attended the game in person, marking a historic first for a sitting U.S. president at the NBA Finals.
Details“You’re paid to make that decision” — Eriksson’s midfield dilemma
Former players and coaching staff from England’s 2006 “Golden Generation” look back at how Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded side.
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