Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
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As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.
Countries far and wide have hosted the festival of football since the first tournament in 1930. How many countries can you name?
BBC Sport Wales looks at Craig Bellamy's time in charge of Wales as he reaches the midway stage of his four-year deal with the Football Association of Wales.
Ten years on from Euro 2016, Josh Magennis reflects on the finals in France, his own ambitions and hopes for Michael O'Neill's young squad.
France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga takes a Harvard Business School course after missing out on Didier Deschamps' World Cup squad.
Three fans reflect on being at USA '94 and the limited fanfare it received.
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
Reo Hatate has reportedly told Celtic he wants to leave this summer, while Ross Stewart could exit Southampton because of a contract loophole and Rangers' Youssef Chermiti is again…
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Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talentsOn the ground floor of the Spanish football federation’…
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Teams must be prepared for challenging travel and a cauldron of heat but will also encounter fantastic fans and a beautiful football cultureThis World Cup will be incomparable to a…
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With this summer’s tournament nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions - unease and apathy, but also excitement and optimismWorld Cup newsletter | Daily podcast …
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Charity worker’s unsparing book explains how the game created support networks and ‘beautiful friendships’The Bishopton Ladies goalkeeper and Street Soccer charity coordinator Sara…
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Ståle Solbakken leads country to first major tournament in 26 years knowing that, with Erling Haaland up front, anything can happenThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World…
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A $205m expansion team is the latest step in the league’s rapid growth, but conflicts over funding and facilities show the tensions of public-private unions in sportsSports fans’ c…
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Even before Chris Billam-Smith’s brutal battle with Ryan Rozicki and gruelling hometown victory, Dana White was already left 'pumped' by the early success of Zuffa Boxing’s first s…
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England thumped New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's as they began their post-Ashes rebuild on a winning note.
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Jacob Bethell made an excellent catch to take the seventh wicket of the first Test match against New Zealand.
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Highlights from day three of the US Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club.
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Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs drive transfer fees to new highs as the window heats up.
From South America to West Africa, these teenagers are dominating scouting shortlists worldwide.
Record attendances and new academy funding are reshaping the pathway for young female players.