Tuchel could become only the fourth manager to reach a World Cup final with a team other than their home nation – and first since Austrian Ernst Happel with the Netherlands in 1978. But his England side will have their work cut out against Argentina, who are in the World Cup’s last four for the […]

Spain produced an absolute masterclass in control to secure their place in just their second World Cup final – leaving the rest of the world stunned at how France were blown away. Les Bleus went into Tuesday’s eagerly anticipated semi-final as overwhelming favourites having cruised through the tournament, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane […]

Deschamps is one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and manager – alongside Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and West Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer. His longevity as manager is also rare in the current era – having led the national team for 14 years. He won 20 of his 26 World Cup […]

While Scottish broadcaster Andrew Neil declared his support, external for the Three Lions following Scotland’s elimination, comments made last week by SNP MP Lara Bird suggest the King was right not to expect Scots to back England. Bird, who is half English, told Politics Live, external that Scots had become “really passionate” Mexico and Norway […]

Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club. Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, as part of a deal […]

Fifa said: “Uniquely, Trionda Final celebrates the 16 iconic host cities that have welcomed the world for the biggest Fifa World Cup ever. “As host of the semi-finals, bronze final and final, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami and New York New Jersey are prominently featured within the main blocking of the design. “Meanwhile, Boston, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas […]

Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal. United have met a release clause of £35m for the 29-year-old midfielder, who has just helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Tielemans has spent the past three seasons with Villa, having initially moved to the Premier League to […]

Unrest between the Celtic support and the club’s hierarchy continues to bubble away, though, with forward Camilo Duran the only incoming signing of their transfer window so far. As well as McGregor, speculation also surrounds the futures of Daizen Maeda, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate. Manager O’Neill was reported, external as saying that McGregor “hasn’t […]

United States striker Folarin Balogun says he knew Fifa’s decision to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to create “a lot of controversy” and could see the resulting “nerves” among his team-mates. Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last 32 and should have received an […]

Spain face France and Argentina take on England in the World Cup semi-finals this week, and it’s inspired us to make this quiz. Just like you did for our quarter-finalists quiz, it’s time to name every nation that has reached a World Cup semi-final. After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports […]