Oliver Kay

There are good footballers, great footballers and then there is Lionel Messi, the teenage wonderkid illuminating the World Cup age 39

Spain facing Argentina means we get to see two star-studded line-ups, but how much do you know about them?

In a World Cup that was so often illuminated by the game’s biggest stars, glory was claimed by the strongest collective

With the 2026 tournament now finished, our writers on the ground and at home deliver their assessments

Keegan made a significant impact at all of his clubs, which is why tributes poured in from across the football world following his passing

We asked seven writers to choose their best XI from the tournament, with one rule: they were limited to two players from one country

England have won one World Cup. The story of what happened to the medals afterwards is complex

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund made bold statements about the future and achieved early success, but the project has started to drift

The deal also consists of up to £13m in potential bonuses and add-ons for the 22-year-old.

Mikel Arteta has talked of looking his players in the eyes to see whether they have the hunger for success. We will soon find out if they do