Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united America Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere. I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue. You’ll hear Dai Dai and Seven Nation Army. The growing boos that accompany the onset of a hydrati

England hope rests on Root with NZ closing on Oval victory

England's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test rest on the shoulders of stand-in captain Joe Root, with New Zealand closing in on a series-levelling victory at The Kia Oval.

Rashford and Rice give England boost for Ghana with Saka set for bench again

Saka stayed indoors for individual training on Saturday England’s second game is against Ghana on Tuesday Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice have given England a boost by training in advance of Tuesday’s game against Ghana, but Bukayo Saka looks likely to start on the bench again as he works his way back towards full fitness. Thomas Tuchel has revealed Saka is managing an achilles problem and is not ready to complete a full 90 minutes yet. The winger came off the bench when England opened their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 win in Dallas on Wednesday, but he is still being tre

Germany v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live

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Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan Murray

Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations The permutations Steve Clarke is so desperate to avoid are already dominating discussion among the Tartan Army. As Ismael Saibari smacked Morocco in front inside two minutes against Scotland, goal difference rose on the horizon of anyone wanting Clarke and his players to create history. Those in navy blue were clinging on in Boston. What happened next can be considered a moral victory for Scotland. Morocco were wasteful for the remainder of the first half. Scotland improved mar

Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

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'Flash of brilliance' - Brobbey gives Netherlands early lead

Brian Brobbey puts Netherlands in front only five minutes into their World Cup match with Sweden.

Manchester Thunder triumph in Netball Super League Grand Final thriller!

Highlights of the Netball Super League Grand Final between Manchester Thunder and London Pulse.

Stokes impresses with rapid 95 as England toil against New Zealand

Ben Stokes fell just five runs short of a century on his return to Durham after he was dropped by England, who are nearing defeat in their second Test against New Zealand.

No Pulisic, no problem: how the USA learned to win without their star player | Jeff Rueter

Mauricio Pochettino had to do without his best player against Australia. But Ricardo Pepi helped the Americans build attacks in different ways Once it was clear that Christian Pulisic’s calf could keep him out of Friday’s match against Australia , Mauricio Pochettino had a lot of options to consider. There is no like-for-like alternative to Pulisic, still the United States’ most important player. Australia entered this game with a point to prove, wanting to build off of their opening win over Turkey with a statement result against the tournament co-hosts. As was the case when the teams met fo

How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?

With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get there.