The 2026 World Cup was incredible right up until the final, though not through the final itself. In his Football Extra column, Pat Nevin reflects on why the showpiece fell flat and whether it will be Lionel Messi's last match on the grandest stage.
The pain of the penalty shootout is the cruellest fate in football. A single spot kick can easily decide the outcome of a game at a World Cup, making any advantage in taking a penalty crucial. So what can we learn about the best strategy for penalty kicks from statistics and research? Guardian Sport's Nikhita Chulani looks at what the data tells us about the art of the perfect penalty.World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy? Continue reading...
From taking the photo that became the most-liked post on Instagram as of recording, to developing film in the stadium toilets, legendary World Cup photographer Shaun Botterill speaks with Guardian Australia's picture editor, Carly Earl, about how capturing the World Cup has changed throughout his 40-year career Continue reading...
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