Author: Rowan Clarke

The popular daily football guessing game is back, this time challenging fans to identify a star from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The rules of the game remain straightforward, with players tasked with identifying a mystery footballer in as few attempts as possible. Each incorrect guess rewards the player with a fresh clue, nudging them closer to the correct answer with every attempt. Scoring works on a simple principle — the fewer clues you need, the more points you earn for guessing correctly. A score of three is considered a respectable performance, while landing the answer in four or five…

Portugal have secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto. Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos proved enough to see Portugal through in what was a chaotic second half at the stadium. The result sets up a mouth-watering Iberian derby in the next round, with Portugal facing fierce rivals Spain for a place in the quarter-finals. Croatia, a nation that has regularly punched above its weight on the international stage, were unable to find a way back into the match despite pulling one back. Portugal will now…

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has emerged as a priority target for Manchester United after their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes failed to deliver a deal. United are ready to submit a formal bid for the 22-year-old Cameroon international, who has impressed significantly during his time on the south coast. Arsenal are pursuing multiple high-profile targets this summer, with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes firmly in their sights ahead of the next transfer window. The Gunners are preparing a bid for the 28-year-old Brazilian, with reports suggesting Arsenal believe a £60m package could be enough to secure his signature. Arsenal are also monitoring…

England’s round of 16 clash against Mexico will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as part of the corporation’s World Cup coverage. All eight last-16 matches will be covered across BBC Sport, with the BBC showing four of those ties live on television. England secured their place in the last 16 by edging past DR Congo 2-1 in a tightly contested round of 32 encounter. The Three Lions will now face tournament co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Monday, 6 July, with kick-off at 01:00 BST. The BBC’s last-16 coverage begins with…

England are taking significant precautions ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 BST on Monday morning. Thomas Tuchel’s side travel to Mexico City on Friday, meaning the squad will spend two nights in the capital before the high-stakes encounter, which is live on BBC One and iPlayer. The decision to arrive two days early represents a change in England’s usual scheduling, as they have typically flown into host cities the evening before a match. The shift was driven in part by a Fifa requirement for teams to hold a part-open training…

England progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup with a comeback victory over DR Congo in their last-32 tie on Wednesday. Captain Harry Kane proved the hero, scoring two late goals to secure the win and book England’s place in the knockout rounds. However, former Three Lions forward Wayne Rooney has warned that manager Thomas Tuchel still has serious problems to address before facing Mexico. Rooney said there are still “big concerns” surrounding the England squad despite the relief of progressing past the DR Congo challenge. England now face Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in a last-16…

Anderson is set to become the most expensive British player in football history, with Manchester City agreeing a £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for the midfielder. The deal eclipses the £105m Arsenal paid for Declan Rice three years ago, with the transfer to be formally completed once Anderson’s involvement at the World Cup concludes. City confirmed on Thursday they had reached an agreement with Forest, marking a seismic moment in the club’s transition away from the Pep Guardiola era. Anderson will also surpass the £100m City paid for Jack Grealish, making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history…

Scotland’s search for a new national team manager has taken a complicated turn following Steve Clarke’s departure from the role. Ange Postecoglou has emerged as one of the leading candidates being considered by the Scottish Football Association to fill the vacancy. The former Celtic boss is currently without a club after being sacked by Nottingham Forest, making him technically available for the position. However, serious questions remain over whether the SFA could realistically meet the financial expectations of the Australian coach. Steve Clarke was reported to be earning around £500,000 a year at the time of Euro 2024, a figure…

England captain Harry Kane scored a brilliant winning goal as the Three Lions defeated DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash in Atlanta. The striker’s decisive finish proved enough to separate the two sides and send England through to the next stage of the tournament. Kane has been central to England’s World Cup ambitions for years, and his ability to deliver in big moments continues to define his international career. The match, played in Atlanta, was a tense affair that required a moment of individual quality to settle, and Kane provided exactly that. England will…

Pochettino’s United States side advanced to the last eight of the World Cup after beating Bosnia-Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday. The win earned the Americans a last-eight showdown with Belgium in Seattle on Monday evening, keeping alive their dream of lifting the trophy on home soil on 19 July. However, the victory came at a significant cost, with striker Folarin Balogun dismissed late in the match following an incident with Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic. The 24-year-old former Arsenal youngster had opened the scoring shortly before half-time, netting his third goal of the tournament to break the…