A key ruling with penalty shootouts could be rushed through before the World Cup knockout stages start at the weekend.

MIKE KEEGAN: Most of England's players followed FIFA protocol and greeted rape charge Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before kick-off - although it appeared that Djed Spence refused to do so.

Businesses were forced to switch to cash-only payments as fans watching the Three Lions draw 0-0 to Ghana were affected by disruption to major payment processing company Worldpay.

Clarkson, 66, who is in remission from prostate cancer, took to X on Tuesday to get rid of the tickets after upgrading to hospitality seats.

US President Donald Trump will again be at the centre of a bizarre moment come the World Cup final.

England are dreaming of reaching the 2026 World Cup final as they look to finish top of Group L.

FIFA and their president Gianni Infantino face fresh criticism about the World Cup while it takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer.

Thomas Partey played for Ghana against England at the World Cup but was subjected to boos in Boston.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second Group K game at the World Cup, while also making more history in the process.

Fluorescent pink football boots have taken over the World Cup including England's clash with Ghana.

The two teams met ahead of their World Cup group stage match in Boston.

Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

Italy international is attracting plenty of interest after a standout season

The Fox Sports analyst had been critical of Ronaldo’s performance in the stalemate with DR Congo, but two goals and an assist inspired Portugal to a 5-0 win against Uzbekistan

Ronaldo responded to the critics by smashing in his first goals of the World Cup against Uzbekistan, issuing his own reply to Messi’s stellar form at the tournament

The Portugal captain provided a statement through the camera lens after his goals against Uzbekistan

Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football following the 2022 World Cup

Two years on from having their World Cup hopes dashed by the West Indies, England have a shot at revenge on home soil