Welcome to Mexico City: As England jet into the capital for their last-16 showdown, JACK GAUGHAN enters a cauldron of colour and sound to find thousands in green swept along by the nation’s best team in generations

On a square outside the metro station at Insurgentes, a crowd is gathering. It’s four on…

How Morocco became a football powerhouse: The Welsh connection, the best youth academy in the world and how they can take the final step to greatness

They’ve been flooding through the streets of Casablanca in every imaginable way after each of Morocco’s…

World Cup TV pundit wars: All the BBC and ITV’s broadcast stars RANKED – from Ange Postecoglou and Roy Keane to Wayne Rooney and Olivier Giroud – but who comes out on top?

The BBC and ITV are in stiff competition over every aspect of World Cup coverage –…

England’s ring of steel at risk as Mexicans LEAK their team hotel and abuse them on arrival ahead of World Cup last-16 clash

England received a hostile reception at their hotel in Mexico City after the location was leaked…

Welcome to Mexico City: As England jet into the capital for their last-16 showdown, JACK GAUGHAN enters a cauldron of colour and sound to find thousands in green swept along by the nation’s best team in generations

On a square outside the metro station at Insurgentes, a crowd is gathering. It’s four on…

How Morocco became a football powerhouse: The Welsh connection, the best youth academy in the world and how they can take the final step to greatness

They’ve been flooding through the streets of Casablanca in every imaginable way after each of Morocco’s…

England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico to STAY at original 1am UK kick-off time – after reports suggested match could be brought forward to avoid storm

The kick-off time for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico is remaining at 1am after…

World Cup Breakfast 24: Lionel Messi’s Argentina forced to EXTRA TIME against Cape Verde, why Egypt stars watched Kylian Mbappe highlights during their penalties, highlights – and what to look out for today

Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport’s World Cup Breakfast from day 24 at the tournament…

England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico to STAY at original 1am UK kick-off time – after reports suggested match could be brought forward to avoid storm

The kick-off time for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico is remaining at 1am after…

Marcus Rashford is NOT focusing on his Manchester United future while at the World Cup

Marcus Rashford will not think about his Manchester United future while on a World Cup mission…

BREAKING POINT: Scotland skipper Sione Tuipulotu hits out at bloated calendar ahead of Argentina clash

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu insists the current rugby calendar is unsustainable amid fears that the new…

We must do more! Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu reveals how rugby can step out of the shadows and match the glitz and glamour of other sports

In comparison with the glitz and glamour of other sports, there can often be a feeling…

TOM RYAN: Everyone thinks a Cork and Limerick final is a done deal but if Clare forget about the feck-acting, they can give the Treaty a right fright

We have the weekend of all weekends upon us. The surprising thing is not to have…

Hey Jude! Did you lose your shorts? England star dreams up novel way of coping with 33C heat…

England star Jude Bellingham came up with a novel way of coping with the 33C heat in…

Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde

On Friday, Argentina looked to continue its quest for back-to-back World Cup titles, and to do…

Argentina were made to look ordinary by Cape Verde in almost one of the greatest World Cup shocks. For once it wasn’t about Lionel Messi, but Sidny Lopes Cabral, writes OLIVER HOLT

Argentina and Cape Verde played out the best match of this World Cup so far when…

Peter Shilton interview: Why I’ve finally decided to move on from the Hand of God after 40 years, why I want Harry Kane to break my England caps record and Jordan Pickford is our best goalkeeper since… me!

Forty years have passed since Diego Maradona soared above Peter Shilton, punched the ball into the net…

THE ANALYST – Gilberto Mora: Why England must beware Mexico’s £20m breakout wonderkid who’s been dubbed ‘the new Andres Iniesta’ and is linked to Man City, Man United and Real Madrid

Gilberto Mora was a name on the lips of a lot of wannabe football experts before…

Revealed: The box of tricks that made Thomas Tuchel king of the knockouts – how his methods spooked Pep Guardiola, the secret to handling pressure and why breathing exercises, maths and embarrassing T-shirts will win penalty shootouts for England

There was a Champions League final on the horizon and Manchester City had already won the…

Crystal Palace transfer briefing: The three signings they want to boost Europa League tilt, latest on new contracts for Dean Henderson, Chris Richards and Daichi Kamada and why there’s no pressure to sell Jean-Philippe Mateta

Crystal Palace are expected to resume contract talks with Chris Richards after the World Cup.Richards is heading…

Three gunshots, a stolen moped and blood pouring onto the streets where World Cup fans were partying: RIATH AL-SAMARRAI witnesses a terrifying reminder of America’s thinly veiled brutal side that lurks behind this tournament

I saw two shootouts in Boston on Monday night. Unfortunately, the one that will stay longest…

Argentina were made to look ordinary by Cape Verde in almost one of the greatest World Cup shocks. For once it wasn’t about Lionel Messi, but Sidny Lopes Cabral, writes OLIVER HOLT

Argentina and Cape Verde played out the best match of this World Cup so far when…