Football

The most diverse knockout stage in tournament's history was evidence of sport's expanding reach

Ballon D'Or winner says he made ‘efforts and mistakes’ after 97 appearances for Les Bleus

Country's refereeing association searches for new president following drugs scandal

Textor-owned Eagle Football Holding acquires eighth-ranked side in deal worth more than 800m euros

Messi and co’s World Cup win has helped crisis-ridden nation forget their woes, at least for now

Messi: ‘What more could there be after this?’; Toni: He (Nadal) has never seen a point he's not dying to win

Millions of compatriots desperate to catch a glimpse of Messi, coveted trophy on team's arrival

Argentine manager praises his players for ‘breaking their backs’ to win title in Qatar

Argentine star joined by players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Suarez, Mueller who will not be seen on biggest stage

Messi and co’s World Cup win is a much-needed escape for country embroiled in economic turmoil

As World Cup in Qatar culminates, rights groups want country to continue labour reforms

Forward’s hat-trick in fighting loss shows young talent has future in control

After 2022 spectacle in Qatar comes to an end, eyes are now on 2026 extravaganza

Residents of community and nearby areas created festive atmosphere to celebrate month-long spectacle

Football Association announces 52-year-old will lead team’s campaign for Euro 2024

Football great issues statement, saying ‘sport has power to be a force for good in the world’

Morocco coach says nine slots for continent in 2026 event will be good learning experience

Media reports suggest manager wishes to see out his contract, targets Euro 2024 title

Johnson vows tough sanctions after fans storm pitch, attack keeper during A-League match

Midfielder to play on for Croatia until 2023, after leading them to bronze medal in Qatar

‘We’re going to win’ Argentina waits in hope for World Cup title

Coach Deschamps says World Cup holders’ opponents won’t be in stands, but on ground

Former winner says performing on football’s biggest stage requires courage

Argentine forward will hope to fill the last remaining hole on his CV with win against France in final

World body chief Infantino says success of traditional format in Qatar prompts a rethink

Coach sad they didn’t reach World Cup final, but wants his team to win third-place match against Croatia

Argentine striker hoping to get hands on World Cup trophy at fifth attempt in final between heavyweights

Once criticised for lacking experience, Argentina boss has put his team just one win away from lifting crown

Rantos says governing body acted within law by threatening to expel clubs for joining breakaway league

Says he’s ending his eight-year association with ‘feeling of enormous gratitude’ after World Cup exit

Many supporters are cheering on Messi-led side to win World Cup final against France

World Cup dream over for country, but fans happy with team’s performance

Supporters erupt around Champs-Elysees after team’s triumph over Morocco

Japanese trailblazer Yamashita calls move landmark moment, shouldn’t go to waste

31-year-old insists France will be prepared to defend their crown against Messi and co

FIFA attempts to accommodate 48 teams at the 2026 edition in North America

Argentine superstar hoping to finally get his hands on biggest trophy of all with victory in World Cup final

Spanish court acquits Brazil football superstar and eight other defendants citing lack of evidence

Football union calls for ‘immediate removal’ of Nasr-Azadani’s sentence over anti-govt protests

Manager reminds team ‘there is still one step to go’ to become world champions

Veteran forward scores from spot, youngster strikes twice to help team beat Croatia 3-0

Midfielder’s Croatia run out of steam against Messi-inspired Argentina in semi-finals

History-makers look to spring another surprise in Qatar, become first African team to reach final

Thousands of fans in Lyari break into song and dance to celebrate Messi and co’s progress to final

Former Spain coach says country’s football association no longer trusted him following World Cup exit

Defender believes Les Bleus have ‘enough experience’ to tame World Cup’s surprise package in semi-finals

Former Under23s manager says he knows ‘the present and future’ of country’s football better than anyone

Former striker says he cannot get behind his country’s great rivals Argentina to win title

AC Milan forward says he only sees Argentina walking away with the trophy in Qatar

South American team’s captain hurled insult at Dutch player Weghorst after their stormy quarter-final