The thrills, shocks and many brilliant moments of the World Cup in pictures

The Women’s World Cup has offered thrills, shocks and brilliant individual moments during the biggest competition in its 32-year history. The tournament, which began on July 20, has seen 32 nations compete... Read more »

Spain’s World Cup-winning goal scorer Olga Carmona learns of father’s death minutes after final whistle

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Spain’s Olga Carmona’s World Cup Celebrations have been... Read more »

Unai Emery Aston Villa masterclass delivers humiliating defeat on hapless Everton

Aston Villa won comfortably against struggling Everton (Getty Images) Opening-day results can set the tone for a season. Sometimes they don’t, however. Aston Villa’s heaviest defeat at the start of the season... Read more »

Live – England take on Spain in Women’s World Cup final

Lionesses chasing a major trophy double against Spain. Kick-off at 11am BST (8pm local time) in Sydney. Lauren James available after suspension for England as Spain hand a start to Salma Paralluelo.... Read more »

Mbappe scores on PSG return in Toulouse draw

Kylian Mbappe won and converted a penalty on his Paris Saint-Germain return on Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Toulouse after being reinstated to the first team following a contract dispute with... Read more »

England vs Spain LIVE: Women’s World Cup final build-up as Lionesses prepare for ‘game of our lives’

England team rallies ahead of World Cup final: ‘We need to play the game of our lives’ England are counting down the hours until they play in their first Women’s World Cup... Read more »

Sarina Wiegman v Jorge Vilda – a look at the World Cup final coaches

England head coach Sarina Wiegman and Spain boss Jorge Vilda will lead their teams into the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look... Read more »

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football

Sunday’s World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama which highlighted how far women’s football has come — and the challenges that lie ahead.... Read more »

Neymar in, Paqueta out as Brazil launch World Cup campaign

Brazil coach Fernando Diniz announces his squad for the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign (MAURO PIMENTEL) Brazil coach Fernando Diniz called up Neymar and Vinicius Junior Friday for... Read more »

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham have to be ‘united on and off the field’

Ange Postecoglou has no issue with Tottenham fans staging a protest ahead of Saturday’s fixture with Manchester United, but is sure they will be united behind the team once the match gets... Read more »