Argentina’s World Cup campaign reignited a long-running sovereignty dispute and exposed the contradictions of Javier Milei’s government, writes BERT SCHOUWENBURG

The climate debate has focused on tournaments and fan travel, but the sport’s relationship with fossil fuels stretches back to the Industrial Revolution

The IOC said it had no jurisdiction to examine FairSquare’s allegations against Infantino

A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON

ASIF BURHAN explores why England v Argentina remains football’s most politically and culturally charged fixture in his new book

England survived a thrilling Azteca encounter, but the stadium and its supporters created one of the tournament’s defining nights, writes JAMES NALTON

Pochettino says ‘politics and manipulation’ overshadowed the football

JAMES NALTON previews the Three Lions' round of 16 clash against the co-hosts in Mexico City

In the final part of LAYTH YOUSIF'S series on the history of the NY Cosmos, he traces their experiences which have made them the team that always has success in their sights

In the first of a three-part series, LAYTH YOUSIF visits a community-driven club in blue-collar Paterson, New Jersey, with a rich heritage that is rising once again 

In the second part of his Oakland diaries, LAYTH YOUSIF continues to be inspired by the volunteer-led CityTeam — an organisation offering hot meals, clothing and friendly support to those who need it most 

Across the bay from the World Cup spectacle, CityTeam is offering hope to people experiencing life on the streets, addiction and deep poverty, writes LAYTH YOUSIF

Concerns grow over whether new stoppage rules serve profit rather than football’s integrity, writes JAMES NALTON

Marsch’s side look to build on rapid progress as they prepare for a landmark home tournament, writes JAMES NALTON