The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US | Morgan Ofori
Somali referee Omar Artan during the CAF Champions League final between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns in Rabat, Morocco, 24…
Will the BBC score an own goal by broadcasting the World Cup from Salford?
Half the world away: The BBC’s coverage of the tournament is being presented from Manchester. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image…
Hundreds of Scotland fans only discover ESTAs cancelled after media coverage of red tape scandal
A growing number of fans have discovered that their Visa waivers have been cancelled by US immigration officials with no…
Family feud? These siblings line up for different teams at the World Cup
The upcoming World Cup will feature four sets of brothers competing for different countries, reflecting migration’s impact on football. French-born…
Scotland heroes record custom alarms to wake Tartan Army up for World Cup
Scotland heroes have recorded unique wake-up calls for those in the Tartan Army thinking of having a quick nap before…
Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’
Interview Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’ Luke Entwistle Questioned in France…
World Cup reader Q&A: Ewan Murray answers your questions
Fearandloathingpart2 asks: Three right backs in the squad but no Max Johnston. Is he injured again, does he have the…
World Cup odds: Compare 2026 World Cup betting odds from top bookmakers
The 2026 World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of the year and bettors searching for the…
World Cup 2026: The over-40 players proving age doesn’t slow them down
The upcoming World Cup is set to challenge conventional wisdom, featuring a record number of players aged 40 or older,…