Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight- or nine-year oldsAfter scoring the goal that secured Argentina’s place in the World Cup final, Lautaro Martínez burst into convulsive sobs during the touchline interview. He spoke of the first pair of trainers his …

Great brought an ideology to Barcelona that Guardiola and Emery refined, defining the playing style of the national teamTwo countries are generating powerful, cross-border momentum in football. Spain represent the leading footballing culture, radiating their influence across the globe. Argentina possess a distinct identity that shapes the South American …

After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournamentJordan Pickford Could he have done better with Enzo Fernández’s equaliser for Argentina? Jude Bellingham certainly thought so. But the man who has made more World Cup finals appearances than any other Englishman made some crucial saves, including a …

Stage updates, starting from 1.10pm CET/12.10pm BST You can email Tanya | Stage-by-stage guide | Team guideThe peloton will pedal away from Champagnole in about five minutes, with kilometre zero at 12.20.Doping control have been visiting in the night – Pogacar at 5am and Vingegaard at 2am – he isn’t impressed. Continue reading...

Steele, 35, has never been capped by the senior team but has been in and around camps with Tuchel as a bridge between management and the players throughout the competition.

Yamal being a huge Messi fan won't make the slightest difference in Sunday's World Cup final, given the quality of Spain's performance in their semi-final win over France.

The former Arsenal shot-stopper has been an ever-present for the defending champions, who will claim their second World Cup trophy in as many tournaments if they can beat Spain.

Danny Murphy was on BBC punditry duty for England's 6-4 win over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off and was left frustrated by missed chances.

The winner at Royal Birkdale will get an eye-popping fee along with the famous Claret Jug.

Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar have been joined by another high-profile star to serve a penalty at Spa.

Lionel Messi could play his last game for Argentina in the World Cup final against Spain this evening .

Latest from the series-deciding third one-day international between England and India. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

Sky Sports football correspondent Rob Dorsett has been with England every step of the way at the World Cup - he reflects on England's performance at the tournament and what could have been.

Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.

Wales complete Steve Tandy's first season in charge with three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals.

Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.

Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

Young midfielder did not play a single minute this summer

Lionel Messi seeks a second straight World Cup trophy, but his Argentina face formidable foes in the European champions