Lionel Messi’s international story has already contained one of football’s most dramatic reversals. In 2016, after Argentina’s defeat to Chile in the Copa America final, the forward said he was done w...
Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal against Iraq was the kind of moment that can change the tone of a match in an instant. BBC Sport’s video clip describes the strike as “simply stunning”, and the key detail...
England’s opening World Cup win over Croatia has been framed as more than just a strong start. The 4-2 result, and the intensity of the contest, has become a useful reference point for the wider debat...
Noni Madueke’s inclusion in England’s starting line-up for their World Cup opener against Croatia is the clearest sign yet that his season has moved well beyond the noise that once surrounded him. The...
Mohamed Salah was once again the decisive figure for Egypt, scoring one goal and creating another as his side came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win. For Eg...
Mohamed Salah delivered the kind of decisive performance Egypt have been waiting for on the World Cup stage, as the Pharaohs beat New Zealand to secure a landmark result in their tournament history. F...
Cape Verde’s debut World Cup campaign has already produced one of the tournament’s more striking storylines, and their draw with Uruguay in Miami only strengthens that impression. Against a side with ...
Cape Verde’s World Cup campaign has already secured a place in the competition’s folklore, and the latest stage of their run has put the island nation within touching distance of another landmark. BBC...
Belgium’s meeting with Iran took a sharp turn when Nathan Ngoy was sent off for a foul on Mehdi Taremi, leaving the Red Devils to play with 10 men. In a game where discipline and timing matter as much...
Scotland’s place in the World Cup conversation is being framed not just by results, but by the possibility of history. BBC Sport’s latest analysis asks a pointed question: if Scotland lose, does it st...