World Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal after Salah makes history for Egypt

There’s been a certain juxtaposition at the heart of this World Cup, which is as inclusive as ever even while occurring in a nation divided. Miguel Delaney explains:

Iran’s national football team left a message of gratitude in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday, thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup.

The gesture followed a 0-0 draw with Belgium, a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.

Los Angeles has served as the host city for both of Iran’s Group G matches so far.

Ever wondered what it is like to cover a World Cup? Lawrence Ostlere’s entertaining diary of his two weeks at the tournament is an illuminating insight.

Need a reminder of all of the World Cup results so far and fixtures still to come at this tournament? We’ve got you covered.

A pub that Scotland’s World Cup fans picked to be the heart of their base in Boston has taken extra measures across the city as it prepares for England fans.

The Dubliner became a hub for the Tartan Army during Scotland’s opening two matches in Massachusetts, with supporters packing the venue throughout their stay in the city.

It has now rented extra fridges and drafted in staff from with England fans beginning to arrive in Boston. ahead of the Three Lions’ fixture against Ghana on Tuesday, bar manager Brian McDonnell said preparations were already under way for another surge in customers.

The Independent’s Adam Clery is out in the United States – not that you can necessarily tell from his backdrop here. Still, he takes a tactical look at how England beat Croatia as they prepare to take on Ghana tomorrow.

Trevoh Chalobah is now settled within the England squad after his late call-up following the injury to Tino Livramento. He tells Richard Jolly how he found out he was needed – eventually…

Bukayo Saka isn’t the only key England and Arsenal figure nursing a bit of an injury:

Saka took part in an individual programme on Saturday as he continues to manage an Achilles injury which disrupted the last few months of his domestic campaign with Arsenal.

That game between Norway and Senegal is meant to take place at MetLife Stadium – although we aren’t meant to call it that during this tournament. Lawrence Ostlere takes an in-depth look at the brands that are and aren’t blocked at the World Cup – and how one has cleverly found a way around Fifa’s rules.