Graeme Souness brands England's Declan Rice 'limited' and unable to 'hurt people'

Graeme Souness did not hold back in criticising Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in the hours that followed England's heartbreaking World Cup defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Kobbie Mainoo's momentum has been halted by Thomas Tuchel's World Cup snub, writes Jack Gaughan

England do not owe United anything, and Tuchel picked the squad he believes could win this competition, but it does halt Mainoo's positive momentum going into next season.

Nicky Butt tells Tuchel to play 16-year-old Max Dowman 'in every England game'

Four Thomas Tuchel howlers that cost England against Argentina

England rugby team forced to move hotels in Buenos Aires

England's rugby team have been forced to switch hotels in Buenos Aires because of the chaos caused by Argentina's World Cup victory.

Harry Kane responds to retirement speculation

Harry Kane refused to rule out playing at the next World Cup, saying he doesn't want to put a limit on his career despite admitting four years is a long time. He said his immediate focus is processing England's latest defeat.

England's World Cup elimination sparks criticism and memes online

Argentina stars seen laughing after finding England goalkeeper’s cheat sheet

Lionel Messi and Argentina stormed into the World Cup final after dumping England out of the competition on Wednesday night. Messi provided both assists for two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, as the South American side came from behind to dramatically win 2-1. England were prepared to go all the way in […]

Gary Neville: Harry Kane’s World Cup days may be over

Gary Neville believes Harry Kane and two other England players have ‘probably’ played in their last World Cup this summer. The Three Lions were bidding to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years, but came up short after a heartbreaking late defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals. Anthony Gordon had England on the cusp of victory, b...

DeChambeau appears to take dig at golf icon Faldo in interview at The Open after answering critics

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: After three missed cuts in three majors, the enigmatic American's first-round 67 in the last-chance saloon of 2026 was impressive.

My England XI for Euro 2028 – and the four players who won’t make it

Tuchel under fire but England undone by more than manager’s tactics

Thomas Tuchel was hailed as England's best chance of winning the World Cup, but the German has faced a barrage of criticism following their semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Mbappe hits out at France manager after Spain loss

Kylian Mbappe wasted no time in sharing his feelings after France were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain on Tuesday as he appeared to criticise the way Les Bleus were set up.

Porro picks perfect moment to make Spain’s right-back spot his own

Pedro Porro capped a dazzling World Cup charge by helping shackle France's attackers and scoring a thunderbolt in Tuesday's 2-0 semi-final win.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni makes complaint to FIFA ahead of World Cup final against Spain

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni fears his side have been put at an unfair disadvantage ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain. The defending champions took a major step towards defending the title they won four years ago with another rousing comeback win on Wednesday night against England. Spain, meanwhile, booked their place in the fi...

Oscar Piastri shuts down McLaren rumours as Verstappen stays silent on Red Bull future

Oscar Piastri has again declared he expects to remain at McLaren next season, firmly rejecting speculation that four-time world champion Max Verstappen could replace him

F1 champion Lando Norris takes grid penalty on the chin as McLaren know they must go for broke

Lando Norris's spluttering world championship defence was hit by a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Lucas Herbert misses out on Open history as McIlroy delights crowd

Aussie Lucas Herbert was one putt away from making golf history after a sensational second round at the Open at Royal Birkdale. Herbert came into Friday after shooting an even par-70 in his first round, but this time he came out of the blocks firing. All in all, the Australian carded nine birdies – eight […]

Jude Bellingham reveals what Lionel Messi said to him during heated clash in England’s World Cup defeat

Jude Bellingham has played down his heated confrontation with Lionel Messi during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, insisting he was simply ‘discussing a foul’ with the iconic forward. Messi once again played an instrumental role to help steer Argentina into this year’s final, assisting both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez as th...

Wayne Rooney says England should turn to Guardiola

Wayne Rooney has urged the FA to not sack Thomas Tuchel as England boss – unless Pep Guardiola is up for the job. After spells in charge of some of Europe’s elite clubs, Tuchel took the reins as England boss following Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down after Euro 2024. Under Southgate, England reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the qu...

Cruz Beckham wins praise for consoling dad David with a hug as England crash out of World Cup

Cruz Beckham was spotted giving his father a comforting hug as England crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat to Argentina.

Donald Trump slams Thomas Tuchel's 'unusual' tactics and decision to play Harry Kane 'in defence'

Trump has taken centre stage on more than one occasion this World Cup, none more famously than when he intervened to have Folarin Balogun's red card suspended via a chat with Gianni Infantino.

England vs Argentina player ratings as 'rusty' Rice and James score 5/10

Messi’s only visit to Malaysia ended without him playing — he apologised, but never came back

Lionel Messi's only visit to Malaysia in 2013 ended without him playing due to injury, and 13 years later — with Argentina one win away from a back-to-back World Cup title — he still hasn't been back.

Vikings, trump cards and baby fans: The 10 biggest viral moments of the World Cup 2026

From Erling Haaland's social media domination to the controversial Trump card and Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne going viral online, Euronews Culture rounds up the 10 biggest viral moments from the 2026 World Cup. View on euronews

Jude Bellingham could be bigger than Sir David Beckham

Jude Bellingham's blockbuster World Cup has put him on course to eclipse Sir David Beckham as English football's next billionaire.

Ibrahima Konate brands third-place play-off against England 'the game no one wants to play'

The two nations will go head-to-head at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium at 8pm tomorrow after losing their respective semi-finals.

Lionel Messi’s majesty has been undermined by Argentina’s 'pathetic' antics

We all owe Gareth Southgate an apology

Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior

Max Verstappen surprised many on Thursday by announcing that he had added 15-year-old Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck to the Verstappen Racing stable. The move is part of a long-term plan, with F1 as the ultimate goal

Harry Kane breaks his silence after England exit - and bemoans 'missing final piece of the jigsaw'

England captain Harry Kane has taken to social media to share his disappointment at England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, admitting the 2-1 defeat in Atlanta was 'hard to take'.

MLS team responds to JJ Watt after NFL great accused them of disrespecting his wife in outburst

The couple - a former defensive end and soccer star, respectively - attended Real Salt Lake's friendly against English side Burnley at America First Field on Wednesday.

Badminton star Letshanaa left frustrated after Japan Open loss

Malaysian shuttler Letshanaa faces tough lessons in Tokyo after a quick exit against Korea's Kim Ga-eun.

I’m a sports doctor – how World Cup 30-minute half-time show will damage players

Fifa has been accused of disregarding players' welfare, with experts warning the extended half-time could increase the chance of injuries

American World Cup fans lose their minds over third-place playoff

The winner of Saturday's game will receive a bronze medal, while there is an extra $2million in prizemoney available for the winner between England and France, too.

Pep Guardiola 'had verbal agreement' to take over as England boss in 2024 before U-turn

Pep Guardiola reportedly had a verbal agreement to take over as England head coach in 2024, before reversing his decision to remain at Man City.

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Lionel Messi sends message to Lamine Yamal and speaks out on bizarre picture of him bathing Spain star as a baby

Lionel Messi has described Lamine Yamal as one of the planet’s best young players ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. The Barcelona stars past and present will come face-to-face tomorrow evening with their performances likely to be key to the destination of sport’s most coveted prize, despite being at polar opposite ends of their careers. Lamal alre...

Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?

The England boss has been heavily criticised for his defensive substitutions in a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, accused of ceding control to Lionel Messi's team.

McLaren built the wrong 2026 car concept - and Mercedes has already pulled away

McLaren’s 2026 Formula 1 car has become a major concern because the team appears to be behind not only on pace, but on concept direction. After entering the new rules era as a benchmark team, McLaren has fallen behind the Mercedes works outfit and is now described as being months behind the development curve. The issue is partly linked to design mistakes and a knowledge gap, meaning the team may need more than one simple upgrade to recover. That matters because Norris and Piastri are trying to defend championship ambitions while the car’s weaknesses limit how quickly McLaren can respond. What makes the story compelling is that McLaren did not simply build a slow car, it may have misunderstood the direction the 2026 rules demanded.

Lando Norris claims he felt 'violated' by paparazzi after the British Grand Prix

JONATHAN McEVOY IN STAVELOT: Despite the close attention, the British driver insisted he has earned the 'right' to enjoy his year as Formula One world champion by going out with friends.

Verstappen called Red Bull’s car super dangerous - then Silverstone showed why

Max Verstappen’s frustration with Red Bull has grown because the RB22 has become difficult to trust in high-speed and changing-load conditions. The Silverstone race highlighted that problem when Verstappen was already complaining about the car before a sudden snap of oversteer sent him spinning at Stowe. The issue appears to fit a wider pattern of instability, downshift frustration, and unpredictable handling that has made Red Bull’s performance harder to manage across recent races. The stakes are high because Verstappen can still extract speed from difficult cars, but even he cannot attack properly if the rear of the car behaves without warning. What makes the story compelling is that Red Bull’s problem is not just making the car slower, but making its greatest strength, Verstappen’s confidence on the limit, much harder to use.

Cristian Romero spotted mocking Jordan Pickford after goal that crushed England

World Cup team of the semi-finals: Who is the one Englishman who made the cut?

NICKY MULHOLLAND: The World Cup semi-finals delivered two dramatic encounters as Spain, France, Argentina, and England fought for a place in the final.

Tom Brady asks Messi about famous Yamal baby photo ahead of final

Tom Brady asks Lionel Messi about the now famous photo with Lamine Yamal as a baby ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Argentina’s World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

Lautaro Martinez said he had 'dreamt' of scoring the goal that sent Argentina through to the final at England's expense.

Sze Fei-Izzuddin beat top Danes to enter Japan Open quarters

The Malaysians beat Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-18, 21-19 in 40 minutes in their last 16 match.

Jude Bellingham’s game ruined in one simple moment, claims former Man Utd striker

Jude Bellingham never recovered mentally from an early moment in England’s World Cup semi-final with Argentina, believes former Manchester United and Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi. Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final against Spain thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over old rivals England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon put the Thr...

Thomas Tuchel has to find a way to get the best out of his top technical talent, writes Ian Ladyman

IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Can Tuchel's England end their long barren run without a trophy on home soil? Daily Mail Sport examines the big questions facing the national game.

Lionel Messi responds to referee favouritism after England win

Lionel Messi has hit back at suggestions of FIFA showing favouritism towards Argentina after their World Cup semi-final win over England. In an ill-tempered semi-final in Atlanta, England took the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute but a late second-half collapse from Thomas Tuchel’s side led to Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser before Lautaro...