How Panama could line up against England — and where the Three Lions can exploit them
Panama are a better side than the one that lost 6-1 to England at the 2018 World Cup, and Thomas Christiansen’s team have shown enough in this tournament to demand…
James a major doubt for England’s last-16 as Tuchel defends right-back options
Reece James is a significant doubt for England’s potential last-32 match next week after being assessed by England medics following Tuesday’s goalless draw against Ghana with a hamstring issue. Manager…
World Cup Fans Clash With American Tipping Culture as Costs Mount
International fans travelling to the United States for the World Cup are experiencing a culture shock around tipping, with supporters from England, Australia and Japan expressing frustration at the additional…
World Cup 2026 format under scrutiny as third-place qualification rules create tactical dilemmas
It takes 72 games to reduce the field at the 2026 World Cup from 48 teams to 32 — and the format designed to manage that process is already facing…
Beccacece survives the drop after Ecuador beat Germany to reach World Cup knockouts
Sebastian Beccacece cut an emotional figure as he embraced family members, fans and friends after Ecuador beat Germany to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages. The Argentine…
Alexia Putellas set to join London City Lionesses on free transfer
Alexia Putellas has chosen London City Lionesses as her next club, with sources close to the 32-year-old telling BBC Sport she has opted for the South London side over Boston…
Hearts Sign Wouter Vrancken After Belgian Boss Turned Down Interest From Across Europe
Hearts have appointed Wouter Vrancken as their new manager, with the club revealing the 47-year-old was courted by several European sides before choosing Tynecastle. The former Belgium-based coach has signed…
Scotland’s World Cup fate in the balance as fans face anxious wait
Scotland’s hopes of progressing from Group C are hanging by a thread, with Steve Clarke’s side requiring a series of results to go their way to reach the round of…
Neymar returns for Brazil as Scotland suffer Group C defeat
Carlo Ancelotti had barely finished speaking in a makeshift Miami press room on Wednesday when the evidence he needed had already been delivered hours earlier. In Miami Gardens, the mere…
Scotland’s World Cup fate hangs in the balance after Brazil defeat
Scotland’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages are hanging by a thread following their defeat to Brazil, leaving them relying on results elsewhere to progress as one of the eight…