Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup

Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna on US roster for World Cup

Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real players

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.

Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Humble, powerful, ready – Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began

Before heading to the World Cup with Ghana, a friendly against Wales brings Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo back to Newport where he first caught the eye.

Iran omit Azmoun from World Cup squad

Sardar Azmoun has been left out of Iran’s World Cup squad, amid reports of a perceived act of disloyalty to the country’s government.

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

Football in 10 Years

How clubs are developing football stars of the future

BBC Sport takes a trip to Malta to see an under-10s tournament featuring Benfica and Newcastle United.nnWhat challenges do these players face in their quest to become professionals? And how are the techniques and technologies for developing young talent changing for the future?

Inside the stadiums of the future

Data usage, AI’s role and player welfare – ‘Football in 10 Years’ discussion

‘AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off’

Listen

Football Daily

MNC: What next for Arsenal & is Iraola right for Liverpool?

Football Daily

Rick & Lloyd’s Guide To The World Cup

Football Daily

Remember When… We Went To Italia ’90

Football Daily

UCL Debrief: Arsenal beaten, PSG go back-to-back!

Football Daily

The Debrief: Arne Slot out, Luis Enrique in?

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: UCL Final & being Southgate

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Champions League final preview

Football Daily

The Debrief: Crystal Palace win the Conference League

Football Daily

72+ EFL Pod: Inside Hull’s promotion & Spygate drama

The eight best photo-ops in NYC

From Instagram favourites to hidden gems, professional photographer Kate Schoenbach offers her expert tips on how to shoot the most photographed city on Earth.

An F1 driver’s guide to Mexico City

Sergio Pérez talks us through the must-see places in the capital ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Inside Atlanta’s soul food revolution

From fried chicken to hoisin-glazed oxtail, the city’s most famous comfort food is changing. But its flavours still tell the story of migration and survival in every bite.

An insider’s guide to San Francisco’s Mission District

Long known as the heart of the city’s Latinx scene, the Mission has blossomed into a melting pot of cool. Loló co-owner Jorge Martinez Lillard shares his tips on what to do nearby.

Mane named in Senegal’s 26-man World Cup squad

Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Lopetegui picks Ali in Qatar World Cup squad

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui includes the country’s all-time leading scorer Almoez Ali in his squad for the World Cup.

Rodri to sort out Man City future after World Cup

Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he will wait until after the World Cup to sort out his future at the club amid links to Real Madrid.

Alderete and Gomez in Paraguay World Cup squad

Sunderland’s Omar Alderete and Brighton’s Diego Gomez are named in Paraguay’s squad for the World Cup.

Even England stars have to use the shuttle bus

The England squad have officially started their journey to the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA.

India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue taken down

A statue of Lionel Messi has been taken down in India after it was spotted ‘swaying in the wind’.

India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue taken down

A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in India is taken down after it was spotted “swaying in the wind” in May.

Al-Hamadi and Iqbal named in Iraq’s World Cup squad

Ipswich forward Ali Al-Hamadi and Manchester United youth product Zidane Iqbal are part of Iraq’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Wrexham platform driving Hyam’s Scotland dream

Defender Dom Hyam says his form with Wrexham has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Abdulhamid only overseas player in Saudi Arabia squad

Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid is named in Saudi Arabia’s 26-man World Cup squad for this summer’s tournament.

Mexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup

Guillermo Ochoa hopes to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico’s squad for this summer’s tournament.

Sunderland’s Angulo in Ecuador’s World Cup squad

Sunderland forward Nilson Angulo is included in Ecuador’s World Cup squad.

Quiz: Name every nation to have played at a World Cup

Test whether you are able to name every team to have ever participated in a World Cup.

Overcoming resistance – Ancelotti’s bid to revive Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.

The greatest World Cup shirts – and what makes them iconic

What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.