England fell short of winning its first World Cup title since 1966 but did finish in third place in 2026 – its highest finish since its sole title. With Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading the way, the Three Lions were able to reach the semifinals for only the fourth time at the tournament. This … Read more
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — I’ve often joked that ranking World Cups is like choosing between your children: They’re all different and unique. You don’t love one above another. It just doesn’t work that way. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the sixth, men’s or women’s, that I’ve had the privilege of covering. The … Read more
In four years, we’ll be celebrating another edition of the World Cup. We’ll be transfixed on a competition that will span six countries across three continents with possibly 64 teams taking part in sport’s greatest spectacle. Spain Is Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Champions 🏆 Full Trophy Ceremony More than likely, we’ll be seeing the … Read more
England has concluded its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an epic 6-4 win over France to claim third place. France vs England Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Bronze Final While their campaign had plenty of memorable moments, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham led the Three Lions to the team’s fourth semifinal appearance … Read more
This was the World Cup of firsts. The first tournament to feature 48 teams saw 1,248 players descend upon Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer. The expanded field means there will be a total of 104 matches played at the conclusion of the tournament, resulting in 9,360 minutes of soccer played in regulation … Read more
Harry Kane is still processing that England blew the World Cup semifinal against Argentina. With the stunning nature of the 2-1 defeat, it’ll be some time before the 32-year-old captain decides his future for the national team. However, the man who took him down on Wednesday offers some hope that the 2026 World Cup won’t … Read more
Yes, there’s a third-place game in the 2026 World Cup. Following their semifinal round losses, France and England will play in the World Cup Bronze matchup on Saturday afternoon; France lost to Spain on Tuesday, while England lost to Argentina on Wednesday. Prior to the semifinal round loss, France had won each of its six … Read more
Typically, one cannot be sure what or who they will encounter in the jungle. But this summer, one can expect to find Zlatan Ibrahimović on the prowl. On that note, here’s Ibrahimović’s latest “King of the Jungle” power rankings, which were revealed on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal round match between France … Read more
Lionel Messi is “more mortal now”, former England international Gary Pallister has told GOAL, with the Three Lions considered to be capable of ending Argentina’s World Cup title defense. Thomas Tuchel’s side are due to lock horns with the reigning champions on Wednesday, with questions already being asked of how best to contain an evergreen … Read more
Kane Backs Tuchel’s Pursuit Of Perfection Superstar English striker Harry Kane has insisted that manager Thomas Tuchel’s strong criticism of the team’s World Cup performance against Norway was driven by a desire to see their training ground excellence translate into matchdays. While the Three Lions secured a 2-1 win thanks to a Jude Bellingham brace, … Read more