Spain will battle Argentina for the most coveted prize in football when the 2026 World Cup final later: join our writers for the buildup ...

Fresh attack comes after Iran’s supreme leader warned Washington would pay for ‘seeking to escalate’ the conflict ...

England face India in the decisive third ODI international at Lord’s, with the series poised at 1-1. Join our writers ...

Thomas Tuchel said England’s players could be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed a first third-place World Cup finish ...

Alain Berset said Fifa’s deal with a prediction market company and Folarin Balogun’s reprieve meant urgent work was needed on ‘the integrity of the sport’ ...

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As England register their best World Cup finish since 1966, we bring you our pick of the images from Miami where Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick sealed a 6-4 victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side ...

The trip-hop star doesn’t believe in getting jiggy to songs and would choose Cyndi Lauper at karaoke. But which classic reminds him of his mum?

From industrial strategy and defence to housing and living costs, we lay out the challenges facing the new PM ...

As the top two in the Fifa rankings prepare to meet in New Jersey on Sunday we look at the pointers that may help decide the game ...

From Shirley Valentine to my own adventures with friends in Italy, all-women holidays offer the perfect mix of freedom and self-discovery, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett ...

Spain’s brilliance isn’t just about Rodri or Lamine Yamal – it’s all about the collective culture developed over many years ...