World Cup 2018
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Thomas Tuchel’s team never had us dreaming, and at no point during this World Cup did it ever feel like it was ‘Coming Home’
By Matthew Ketchell Published
OPINION England never properly got going at World Cup 2026 with a semi-final feeling almost like an overachievement

How many times have England been in the World Cup semi-final?
By Ewan Gennery Published
England are going toe-to-toe with world champions Argentina, but how many times have they been in this position before?

Why do England fans throw beer?
By Matthew Ketchell Published
The act of throwing a pint of beer into the air when the national team score is as English as fish and chips and the 3pm blackout, but why?

Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time
By Mark White Last updated
RANKED! The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

Six things you need to do to win the World Cup
By Chris Evans Published
Only eight nations have managed this across 22 tournaments, and these are the trends

Joseph Fiennes opens up about Dear England: "I thought I was going to be in a Shakespeare or Chekhov play… then I was handed a script about Gareth Southgate!"
By James Andrew Published
Exclusive Award-winning actor Joseph Fiennes reveals it was a privilege to play the England boss and not a poison chalice.

Cristiano Ronaldo's thousand goal stare
By Chris Flanagan Published
EXCLUSIVE Three years since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, he’s laser-focused on hitting another milestone – 2026 will see him play his last World Cup and further his quest to become the first player to officially score 1,000 career goals. As those who know him tell FFT, he won’t be retiring until he’s done it

Ranked! The 20 best free kicks of all time
By Ben Marsden Published
Ranked! The best free kicks of all time, from long range screamers to exquisite curlers
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