Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, quieting critics after his forgettable performance in the ...

Appearing at his sixth World Cup, will Cristiano Ronaldo lift the famous trophy for the first time before he retires?

Not long now until England are back in action against Panama. Thomas Tuchel's side kick off their final group game at New ...

England set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico on Monday, 6 July (01:00 BST) - which you can watch on the BBC.

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

The final World Cup game in Toronto offers plenty of star power with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatia’s Luka Modric ...

With a World Cup winner at the helm in Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves make their tournament debut This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some ...

This Central Asian country is gaining traction with young travelers seeking beauty, authenticity and low prices. Was it worth the 12-hour flight? Credit... Supported by Visuals and Text by Gabe Castro ...

TASHKENT, June ⁠8 (Reuters) - ⁠A gas ⁠explosion killed six and injured ‌five people at ‌a ⁠liquid ⁠gas filling station in Uzbekistan's southern Kashkadarya region, the Uzbek emergency ministry press ...

Uzbekistan secured their place at their first-ever World Cup by finishing second in their final AFC group, behind Iran. A crucial 3-0 victory over Qatar in their final qualifier ensured direct ...

NEW DELHI: At a cramped chemist shop in Hauz Rani, 20-year-old Vivek listens as a woman points to her stomach and describes her symptoms while clutching a prescription slip. Most people around them ...

The World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport. Experts say the motivating influence of major sporting ...