World Cup 2026

The World Cup began with three red cards when Mexico met South Africa in Mexico City last month

Talking Sport: Plenty of World Cup talking points on and off the pitch

Football fans have lost an average of three hours of sleep per match over the past five weeks

World Cup disrupts UK work routines

The Rhythm and Brew Room, Blackpool

Historic pub's major change after being 'trashed' during England win

Theo Walcott and Josh Paul offer guidance to young players at Teviot Rangers JFC

Ad Feature EE launches 'mentor badge' to support boys both on and off the pitch

36 per cent of those living in London said they would cry if their country got knocked out

London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam, right, fights for the ball with Brazil's striker Leandro Damiao (L) during an international friendly football match in 2011.

Charlie's World Cup pride over Scotland's long-awaited win

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Master of Malt's World Cup whisky range combines retro football nostalgia with exclusive independent bottlings

Master of Malt launches World Cup-inspired whisky collection

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

97 Church St, Blackpool FY1 1HL: Tickets are now on sale for England's opening two group matches:

England v Croatia – Wednesday 17 June
England v Ghana – Tuesday 23 June
As the tournament progresses, the Fan Zone will continue for every England knockout match.

Pre-book your General Admission ticket for just £8.45 (+ booking fee), or upgrade to VIP for £13.45 (+ booking fee).

Best places to watch the FIFA World Cup in Blackpool & the Fylde coast

Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, speaks with his players during the International Friendly match between England and Costa Rica

Tuchel and a gut-feeling of trust despite bold and brave England calls George Hodgson

The free competition includes World Cup final tickets, flights, accommodation and spending money

Football fans can enter to win a World Cup final trip for free

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty
A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a global football tournament shoot-out.
Francesca Tuckey

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

Lancashire's biggest indoor World Cup Fan Zone is returning to Olympia at Winter Gardens Blackpool as England begin the quest for glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tickets on sale for county's biggest World Cup Fan Zone in Blackpool

Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy 1994 as his teammates Branco (left) and Dunga look on. Brazil defeated Italy in the final on penalties when the tournament was last held in the United States

Home of Football deserves to stage the World Cup once again

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