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Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off
WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?
‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
A match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and football to align. Then, Iran were drawn to face Egypt. Kieran Jackson takes a look at the rainbow game – an event which turned into (another) political storm at the 2026 World Cup
Burnley v Aston Villa: Key stats and talking points
Relegated Burnley attempt to halt a hapless home run on Sunday (14:00 BST) when they welcome an Aston Villa side seeking Champions League qualification. Burnley's difficulties at Turf Moor have defined their season. A change in the dugout has not yet shifted the trajectory, albeit Michael Jackson is still in the early stages of his tenure.