Football Fixtures

Italy have themselves to blame for third straight World Cup miss

We don't need think-pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup; in the end, it came down to bad decisions and bad performances like it always does.

Are England's World Cup opponents in good form? Croatia, Ghana, Panama analysed

ESPN takes a look at how the three nations that England will face in the World Cup group stage are shaping up ahead of the showpiece event this summer.

Predicting England's 2026 World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel take, who's on the fringes?

The auditions are over. England's men's team have played their final matches before Thomas Tuchel names his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup. So who makes the plane?

Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland misses out on World Cup

Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot.

Max Dowman scores incredible solo goal, dribbling from his own half

Max Dowman scored a breathtaking goal for England under-19s after taking the ball from his own half.

Argentina coach Scaloni: Privilege if Messi plays at the World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is showering Lionel Messi with praise while remaining hopeful the football icon will play at the World Cup.