World Cup 2026

Leandro Paredes attacks Gavi after the World Cup final

Plus Matt Maher: Unsporting Argentina well down list of World Cup villains

Players, staff and family line up in the Molineux media room

Plus When young Wolves ruled the world!

Lloyd House, West Midlands Police headquarters in Birmingham

Extended pub opening hours for 2026 World Cup saw increase in crime

England manager Thomas Tuchel is to remain in post

Plus Matt Maher: Thomas Tuchel might have a point about England's DNA

Matt Maher: Argentina collapse England's most painful World Cup defeat

Joe Hart (photo Getty Images)

Shrewsbury's Joe Hart lays into Thomas Tuchel after England heartbreak

Fans at The Malthouse, Ironbridge

We joined England fans in Ironbridge for kick-off against Argentina

Competition from Morgan Rogers boosts Jude Bellingham, according to Ollie Watkins (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Four England squad players with strong links to the West Midlands

Morgan Rogers: Support from home helping drive England at World Cup

England’s Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Dan Burn (Martin Rickett/PA)

Will there be a bank holiday if England win the World Cup?

Jude, Denise, Mark and Jobe Bellingham in Qatar

Police officer and footballer who raised England star goal-scorer

England fans watch the match at Stourbridge FC.
Fans celebrate the England win!

We joined fans at Stourbridge FC to watch England defeat Norway 2-1

'World collapsed' - Aston Villa star opens up on injury hell

This World Cup has already seen an ace performance from England’s Harry Kane, left. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Plus Matt Maher: England have never been better placed to end years of hurt

Ellie Goulding is one of the stars in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.

Ellie Goulding to perform during England World Cup quarter-final

Ezri Konsa confident England can shut down Erling Haaland

Aston Villa star suffers serious injury at World Cup
The midfielder is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
Matt Maher

Plus Matt Maher: England and Bellingham flip script to leave you believing

The late hour didn’t dampen the spirits of these England fans in the Crown

World Cup: England fans celebrate at West Midlands pub

The late hour didn’t dampen the spirits of these England fans in the Crown

We joined England fans at West Midlands pub - as it happened

A quiet Aston Expressway in Birmingham this morning following England's overnight game against Mexico.

Quiet rush hour this morning after England's World Cup win

Raul Jimenez celebrates his latest goal for Mexico

Watch out England! The remarkable Wolves journey of Mexico star Raul

England fans at The Salopian

We joined England fans for game against DR Congo - as it happened

England football fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham, during the England v DR Congo, World Cup 2026 match. July 1, 2026.

27 lively photos of West Mids football fans during England v DR Congo

Alex Wickett on tour with England. // An England superfan has taken a gamble and spent £3k to fly out and hopefully see England through to victory at the World Cup. Alex Wickett, 25, joined the England Supporters Travel Club in 2022 and has been building up points going to all the friendlies and qualifiers both at home and away to make tickets more affordable.

Stafford Rangers to World Cup: Superfan saves £10k to follow England

Emiliano Martinez (left) receives treatment for a broken finger (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa star Emi Martinez delivers World Cup surgery revelation

People enjoying the heatwave in Brighton

Mark Andrews: Crank up the Wurzels and party like it's 1976 Mark Andrews

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale
Customer reviews reveal the supermarket’s 10 most popular deli favourites as Nectar members are offered a special multibuy deal on selected products
Gareth Butterfield

'Very lucky' - Ezri Konsa given frank response after England let-off

Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa ready to play hardball as Arsenal target Morgan Rogers

England v Ghana at The Salopian

We joined England fans at Shrewsbury pub for match against Ghana

Rated 5 on March 17.

Krispy Kreme recall 2026 World Cup treats due to allergy concern

Ladislav Krejci of Czechia competes for the ball against Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Turkish club latest to target Wolves defender ahead of summer overhaul

Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins out to 'punish' World Cup opponents

Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on "full package" Harry Kane after England began the World Cup with a win over Croatia. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)

Plus Matt Maher: Early days - yet England have given you reason to dream

Cristiano Ronaldo

Plus Matt Maher: Praise and ridicule in mixed week for World Cup veterans

New Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto

Plus Steve Bull: We all need to get behind new Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Ladislav Krejci of Czechia competes for the ball against Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Wolves' Ladislav Krejci named man of the match at World Cup

Wolves full-back David Moller Wolfe set-up Erling Haaland's opener for Norway.

Wolves star describes 'out of this world' feeling after World Cup bow

Plus Shropshire landlords hope World Cup boost kickstarts 'bumper summer'

John McGinn delivers response to Roy Keane's 'pub player' assessment

Jude Bellingham says 'chip on shoulder' can help him star at World Cup

Morgan Rogers makes England vow after World Cup disappointment

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring (Martin Rickett/PA)

Thomas Tuchel hails 'team player' Jude Bellingham after England win

We joined England fans celebrating World Cup match win at Shifnal pub

Master of Malt's World Cup whisky range combines retro football nostalgia with exclusive independent bottlings

Master of Malt launches World Cup-inspired whisky collection

Wolves full-back David Moller Wolfe set-up Erling Haaland's opener for Norway.

Wolves full-back tees up Erling Haaland World Cup history

England head coach Thomas Tuchel

England set to kick off their 2026 World Cup tonight

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

England head coach Thomas Tuchel

England set to kick off their 2026 World Cup tomorrow

England head coach Thomas Tuchel

England kick off their 2026 World Cup this week - Here's when

Scotland's John McGinn celebrates following a crucial 1-0 World Cup victory over Haiti at the Boston Stadium, Foxborough. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Villa star John McGinn hails ‘surreal’ moment after Scotland win

CHOICES: Graham Potter (Image: Michael Campanella/Getty Images)

Fans stunned after ITV presenter mistakes Graham Potter for Southgate

The free competition includes World Cup final tickets, flights, accommodation and spending money

Football fans can enter to win a World Cup final trip for free

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99

England’s World Cup campaign kicks off on Wednesday. (Picture: Rich Storry/Getty Images)

When are England playing at the World Cup? Kick-off times

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