The Independent Football
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Alan Shearer admits concern over World Cup refereeing after three red cards in opening gameMexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa saw three players sent off
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World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tablesWhich teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?
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The World Cup could revive US tourism – if America lets itWith five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid...
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The World Cup could revive US tourism – if America lets itWith five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid...
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Why Scott McTominay has been kept away from Scotland squad ahead of World Cup openerThe midfielder has been dealing with an upset stomach ahead of the game against Haiti
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Jude Bellingham reveals major issue hampered England at Euro 2024England were beaten in the final by Spain two years ago
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Where to watch spoiler-free highlights of World Cup gamesHere’s a spolier: avoid YouTube
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Why Trump is set to snub USA’s World Cup 2026 opener – and the one sporting event he will attend this weekendUSA will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening
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After decades trying to win the World Cup, shouldn’t the USA be better at football by now?USA are four-time champions in the women’s game but as the 2026 tournament begins on home soil, are they any closer to winning the men’s World Cup?
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Water-gate: Fifa’s lucrative World Cup breaks are ruining the spectacleComment : The decision to mandate three-minute hydration breaks during every half of football at the 2026 World Cup smacks of yet more greed,...
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World Cup 2026 live: Empty seats and ‘mandatory’ water breaks take shine off opening gamesThousands of empty seats could be seen during South Korea’s win over Czech Republic; today, co-hosts Canada and USA get underway
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USA and Canada take the stage: What’s on today at the 2026 World Cup and how to watchTwo more co-hosts get underway in the 2026 World Cup
