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Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.
Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does
Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.
Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
Would Hearts' McInnes be 'perfect fit' for Rangers?
With Derek McInnes reportedly on the verge of a switch from Hearts to Rangers, his former assistant Tony Docherty details why the move would be a 'perfect fit'.
Are Leclerc's struggles down to Hamilton's revival? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.
Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?
As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team?
The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
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How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.
Two of football's greatest players on and off the pitch
The story of how Messi v Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed the sport
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open it was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
England 2006: The Golden Generation
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.