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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

OPINION
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?

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England supporters in Flat Iron Square in London react as they watch England score in the 2018 World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia in Moscow on July 11, 2018
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?

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Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time
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

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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

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Dear England
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.

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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

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Free-kicks ranked
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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France beat Croatia to win the 2018 World Cup
Quiz! How much can you remember about the 2018 World Cup?

By Matthew Holt Published

Quiz! It was success for France - but just how much detail can you recall?

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England supporters in Flat Iron Square in London react as they watch England score in the 2018 World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia in Moscow on July 11, 2018
Why do England fans throw pints, and why it's Kieran Trippier’s fault

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?

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