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Why is Jay-Z watching Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026?
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
The rapper and entrepreneur was spotted in the crowd at the Lincoln Financial Field

Two England wonderkids have already scored at the World Cup - but not for Thomas Tuchel
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
England boss Thomas Tuchel may be wondering what could have been watching his home nation

‘Ronaldo and I clicked from the very first touch of the ball. I don’t want to compare him against Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but Il Fenomeno was the best’ Youri Djorkaeff’s verdict on three modern-day legends
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former France midfielder played with the Brazilian Ronaldo at Inter

‘We’ve seen with other France captains in the past that wearing the armband brought out the best in them. Kylian Mbappe understands that he has to do the same’ Frank Leboeuf on Mbappe’s leadership qualities
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The French skipper is preparing to play in his third World Cup finals

‘Roy Keane was the one player every country at the World Cup would have picked from our squad, so I do wonder what we could have achieved had he stayed in 2002’ Matt Holland opens up on Ireland’s Saipan bust-up
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United skipper famously stormed out of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup camp

‘I can name the whole Spain squad from the 2010 World Cup – they inspired us’ Mikel Merino on following in the footsteps of Spain’s Golden Age stars
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Arsenal midfielder is looking back to Spain’s Tiki-taka stars for his World Cup inspiration this summer

Fans question Granit Xhaka role, as Switzerland make confusing set-piece choice
By Mark White published
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is his country's talisman... isn't he!?

‘We’re genuine candidates to go very far this summer. We have the quality, the recent tournament experience, and now the proof that we can win’ Roberto Martinez on Portugal’s World Cup hopes
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Martinez will spearhead Portugal’s quest for a maiden World Cup title
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