The World Cup showcases diverse football styles, leading to unique tactical challenges. Emerging trends include the common use of the 4-4-2 formation, diagonal attacking plays to exploit spaces, roaming strikers, and successful set-piece strategies, often influenced by club football tactics.
BBC Sport pundits have revealed their predicted starting XI for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17th in Dallas. Key decisions include the defensive pairing, with John Stones favored over Ezri Konsa, and Jude Bellingham selected at number 10.
BBC Sport has launched the Fifa World Cup 3D Experience, a UK-first interactive game allowing viewers to watch matches from multiple angles, including a player's perspective, in real-time and replays.
The World Cup kicks off with many top players facing fatigue due to packed schedules including the Euros and an expanded Club World Cup. France leads in total minutes played by squads, while players like Virgil van Dijk have exceptionally high individual workloads.
Top football players face extreme fatigue heading into the World Cup due to a relentless schedule including the Euros, Club World Cup, and now the World Cup itself. France's squad has the highest total minutes played, while players like Virgil van Dijk and Jose Manuel Lopez have exceptionally high individual workloads.
A Copa do Mundo de 2026, sediada por EUA, Canadá e México, será a maior da história com 48 equipes e 104 jogos. Jogadores como Cristiano Ronaldo e Lionel Messi podem se aposentar, enquanto anfitriões enfrentam pressão histórica. A competição promete vibrações latino-americanas e novas dinâmicas entre técnicos.
The BBC Sport app introduces new features for the 2026 World Cup, including a 3D match experience, live lock screen updates, a predictor game with a prize draw, daily quizzes, and a "My Sport" function for personalized team coverage.
A Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026 começa nesta quinta-feira (11) no México, EUA e Canadá. Haverá três cerimônias de abertura com artistas como Shakira e Anitta. O torneio expandiu para 48 seleções e 104 partidas, com Espanha, Inglaterra e França entre os favoritos.
BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and an AI powered by Microsoft Copilot Chat have made their predictions for the opening round of the Fifa World Cup 2026 group games. The AI aims to replicate its success from the BBC Premier League Predictions League.
Thomas Tuchel's path to managing England in the World Cup began unexpectedly. After his playing career ended due to injury, he worked in a Stuttgart bar, befriending hip-hop artists, before being recruited by Ralf Rangnick to start his coaching career.
BBC Sport is launching live match updates for the World Cup, allowing users to see scores directly on their phone's lock screen via the BBC Sport app. Updates will be available for Apple and Android devices, providing real-time scores from an hour before kick-off until the match concludes.
BBC Sport is improving its coverage for Scotland fans during the men's World Cup, offering dedicated Scottish football news on its website and app for users with a Scottish postcode.
BBC Sport launches a World Cup predictor game for UK users, allowing predictions for all 104 matches, with features like daily streaks and a prize draw for a signed World Cup football.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive win in a turbulent Monaco Grand Prix marked by crashes, a red flag, and controversy over pit-lane speeding penalties.
BBC Sport highlights 20 players from outside the Premier League and Scottish Premiership to watch at the 2026 World Cup, featuring Diomande of RB Leipzig, a wave of young Mexican talent, and rising stars from Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria and beyond.
Norway's World Cup squad posed in Viking dress for a team photo, captured by photographer David Yarrow, to foster a sense of unity and raise funds for Norwegian charities.
Manchester City leads with 19 players in the World Cup, followed by Arsenal with 16. Spain's squad is exclusively from top European leagues, while Curacao, Iran, Iraq, and Qatar have no players from these leagues.
Manchester City leads with 19 players in the World Cup, followed by Arsenal with 16. Spain's squad is exclusively from top European leagues, while teams like Curacao and Qatar have no players from these leagues.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert apologized for the "Spygate" scandal, citing cultural differences in Germany where spying on training is common. The club was expelled from the Championship play-offs due to EFL rules, and Eckert faces an FA investigation.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologized for the club's "Spygate" scandal, which saw them disqualified from the Championship play-offs. Despite admitting to spying, owner Dragan Solak plans to keep Eckert, though the FA is investigating.
Alexander Isak reflects on a challenging first season at Liverpool, marked by injuries and low goal count, after a record £125m move. His departure also impacted Newcastle's performance.
Ferrari's Monaco Grand Prix prospects, Kimi Antonelli's lucky streak, Fernando Alonso's seating issue, FIA governance under Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and F1 circuit safety are discussed.
England's cricket team faces a summer of intrigue after their Ashes loss, with a large squad named for the first Test against New Zealand. Key players like Zak Crawley are out, while Ollie Robinson is recalled as the attack leader, Gus Atkinson as support, and Josh Tongue as the X-factor.
CF Pachuca fans celebrate their Cornish roots, honoring miners who introduced football to Mexico in the late 19th century. This transatlantic connection, starting in 1824, saw hundreds of Cornishmen migrate to Mexico, bringing their culture, ideas, and the sport.
