World Cup

Canada forward Tajon Buchanan gave El Tri fits in their Gold Cup match-up back in July, a game Mexico won in overtime. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Canada is on its way to only second World Cup qualification

The end of a 24 year wait? Scotland learn playoff pathway

The road to Qatar: Who might Scotland face in playoffs?

Scotland tame Great Danes at Hampden to reach playoffs

Soccer fans might now wonder if Mexico's participation as co-host of the 2026 World Cup is at risk. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is Mexico ban threat simply a FIFA tax gambit?

(From L) France's defender Wendie Renard, France's midfielder Amandine Henry and France's defender Sakina Karchaoui celebrate at the end of the France 2019 Women's World Cup round of sixteen football match between France and Brazil, on June 23, 2019, at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, north western France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

World Cup: Les Bleus face Team USA in quarterfinals

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Norway players celebrate following their victory in the penalty shoot out during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Norway and Australia at Stade de Nice on June 22, 2019 in Nice, France. (Photo by Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women’s World Cup quarter-finals contenders

VALENCIENNES, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Ellen White of England competes for the ball with Estelle Aboudi of Cameroon during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between England and Cameroon at Stade du Hainaut on June 23, 2019 in Valenciennes, France. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

World Cup: England’s win over Cameroon ignites controversy

REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Alex Morgan of USA celebrates their team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group F match between USA and Thailand at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 11, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

USWNT win over Sweden convinces skeptics

Marta Vieira da Silva (BRA) in Action during the match between Italy vs Brasil at the FIFA Women's World Cup in France at Stade du Hainaut, on the 18 June 2019.(Photo by Julien Mattia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Brazil’s Marta sets World Cup record for both men and women

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Harry Kane of England during the International Friendly match between England and Switzerland at The King Power Stadium on September 11, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

England 2022 World Cup Starting XI: Is it coming home?

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona reacts following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Diego Maradona: A peculiar choice of FIFA ambassador

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Didier Deschamps, Manager of France and Guy Stephan, France Assistan Coach, celebrate with their staff and the World Cup Trophy following their sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Important element of France’s World Cup win revealed

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: The big screen displays that Harry Kane of England is the winner of the Golden Boot award during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Is Harry Kane the most unimpressive Golden Boot winner?

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 11: Players of England applaud their fans following their loss to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Breaking down England’s World Cup adventure in Russia

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 11: Luka Modric of Croatia celebrates victory after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Why Croatia’s Luka Modric has to win the Golden Ball in Russia

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 30: The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during an exhibition of Italian Football Federation Trophies and Memorabilia at Istituto Oncologico di Candiolo on March 30, 2015 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

FIFA confirm that 2022 World Cup will be in the winter

BUFTEA, ROMANIA - OCTOBER 27: Phil Foden of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Under-17 EURO Qualifier between U17 England and U17 Romania at Football Centre FRF on October 27, 2016 in Buftea, Romania. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Getty Images)

3 players who can solve England’s midfield issues

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 10: Raphael Varane of France is challenged by Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between Belgium and France at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Russia World Cup 2018: Semi-finalists combined XI

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 11: Dejan Lovren of Croatia celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Three key battles which could determine the World Cup final

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates at the final whistle following victory during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Analysis: England’s World Cup run wasn’t lucky

England captain Bobby Moore (1941 - 1993) and his team with the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy after their World Cup Final victory at Wembley, 30th July 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

4 incredible omens predicting football’s coming home

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Luka Modric of Croatia and Mario Mandzukic of Croatia celebrate following their sides victory in a penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Croatia and Denmark at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Croatia have a major chance to reach their first World Cup final

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: A lone England fan stands amongst thousands of Russian supporters as they cheer on their team at the Samara FIFA fanfest on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. The quarter final game between Russia is taking place in Sochi for a coveted semi-final place. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Three things we learned from England’s win over Sweden

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Dele Alli, Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Jesse Lingard of England celebrate following their sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

England vs Croatia: Can England contain a powerful Croatian attack?

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Raheem Sterling of England is challenged by Ludwig Augustinsson of Sweden during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

World Cup analysis: England need to drop Raheem Sterling

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Lucas Torreira of Uruguay looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Analysis: France capitalised on Uruguay’s fatal flaw

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: France celebrate their side's second goal, scored by Antoine Griezmann during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Player Ratings: France beat Uruguay to seal spot in the World Cup semifinals