World Cup 2026

The World Cup began with three red cards when Mexico met South Africa in Mexico City last month

Talking Sport: Plenty of World Cup talking points on and off the pitch

John Bamber getting in the mood for the football

'It's coming home!' Three Lions superfan prepped for World Cup glory

Football fans have lost an average of three hours of sleep per match over the past five weeks

World Cup disrupts UK work routines

Mollie-Mae Vernon and Harper-Anne Davies-Johnson getting ready for the England v Norway match at Walmer Bridge Nursery

Watch as South Ribble nursery children discuss the World Cup

Harry Kane celebrates with teammates after scoring in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)

Story of former England midfielder and cat he sent to Preston

Theo Walcott and Josh Paul offer guidance to young players at Teviot Rangers JFC

Ad Feature EE launches 'mentor badge' to support boys both on and off the pitch

36 per cent of those living in London said they would cry if their country got knocked out

London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK

England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring

Man charged with attacking police after World Cup brawl at Preston pub

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Master of Malt's World Cup whisky range combines retro football nostalgia with exclusive independent bottlings

Master of Malt launches World Cup-inspired whisky collection

Virgin Money is offering safe spaces across 42 branches to support people affected by domestic abuse

Preston bank's safe space for domestic violence victims

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

The free competition includes World Cup final tickets, flights, accommodation and spending money

Football fans can enter to win a World Cup final trip for free

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99
Fans looking to decorate for the next big match can currently snap up this reusable England flag at half price through Wowcher
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A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Lancashire's biggest indoor World Cup Fan Zone is returning to Olympia at Winter Gardens Blackpool as England begin the quest for glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

County's biggest World Cup Fan Zone is being held in Blackpool

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy 1994 as his teammates Branco (left) and Dunga look on. Brazil defeated Italy in the final on penalties when the tournament was last held in the United States

Home of Football deserves to stage the World Cup once again