With the round of 16 looming large, Raphinha completed his isolated training sessions and rejoined the team at the Columbia Park high-performance center in New Jersey. Now the onl

Carlo Ancelotti was not everyone's choice for the Brazil job, but while the days of Jogo Bonito are gone the experienced coach has the nation dreaming of success.

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.

Sitting beside FIFA President Gianni Infantino as her side beat Ivory Coast at the World Cup on Tuesday, Norway ​football federation president Lise Klaveness was wearing the hottest fashion ‌item of the summer back home -- the team's red shirt.

Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: (BRA 2-1 JPN) Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 32 clash. Casemiro cancelled out Japan's opener before Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to send the Selecao into the Round of 16.

The second knockout-stage game of the 2026 World Cup is an intriguing on as Brazil take on Japan in Houston. The Selecao have, as ever, been tipped to go deep into the competition, but in the Samurai Blue could face a tournament banana skin.