Before we look ahead to World Cup knockout round, here's a look at players who have stood out so far. The usual suspects and ...

The epic World Cup group stage has come to an end, with the focus now shifting firmly towards the knockouts ahead of the ...

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland enter their 2026 World Cup group decider locked on four goals each, yet their ...

Mbappé holds the record for most goals scored during a World Cup final with four. Messi, on the other hand, has a higher rate of World Cup assists. With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi ...

Two of the greatest to ever play the sport, endless records waiting to change hands. The young lion challenging the bar set by an elder statesman.

Against all the odds, Tony Popovic has steered Australia into the World Cup’s knockout stage. Where this adventure ends, ...

Of course, the quality of the players and coaching staff matters. And recent advances in sports analytics, includi ...

Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe ...

Along with Lionel Messi, the superstar forwards have been lighting up the World Cup group stage, and their teams are about to ...

Lionel Messi has become the top World Cup goalscorer of all time, sinking his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina’s match ...

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

The French forward talked about how he deals with the comparison and revealed why he doesn't focus on Argentina's No. 10.