World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

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[Reports]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

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[Reports]

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

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[Group Preview]

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

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[Group Preview]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

From the scouting desk today:

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

Featured

[Reports]

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

Featured

[Group Preview]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

From the scouting desk today:

LATEST

Our most recent analysis.

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World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

[Reports]

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

[Reports]

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

[Breaking News]

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

[Breaking News]

World Cup day four: 1 day, 19 goals

[Reports]

World Cup day four: 1 day, 19 goals

[Reports]

World Cup day three: Life's a Beach for Aus

[Reports]

World Cup day three: Life's a Beach for Aus

[Reports]

World Cup day two: USA arrive in style

[Reports]

World Cup day two: USA arrive in style

[Reports]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

[Reports]

THE TEAMS

We take a look at our pick of the 48 teams in this year's World Cup.

Who will prosper, or falter?

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England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

[Warm-ups]

England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

[Warm-ups]

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

[Predictions]

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

[Predictions]

Final countdown friendlies recapped

[Warm-ups]

Final countdown friendlies recapped

[Warm-ups]

England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

[Warm-ups]

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

[Predictions]

THE GROUPS

Group of death, or walk in the park? We're analyzing every group at the World Cup.

From A to L.

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Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

[Predictions]

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

[Predictions]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

[Reports]

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

[Reports]

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

[Predictions]

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

[Reports]

THE PLAYERS

We run the rule over the tournament's potential difference-makers.

Who's flown under the radar?

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Olise shapes up to take on the world

[Scout Report]

Olise shapes up to take on the world

[Scout Report]

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

[Fantasy Football]

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

[Fantasy Football]

Ellyes Skhiri: Tunisia's Frankfurt Fire

[Scout Report]

Ellyes Skhiri: Tunisia's Frankfurt Fire

[Scout Report]

Olise shapes up to take on the world

[Scout Report]

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

[Fantasy Football]

THE FIXTURES

Which fixtures may prove decisive, or just downright entertaining?

Who's playing who, when?

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Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

[Fixture Preview]

Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

[Fixture Preview]

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

[Fixture Preview]

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

[Fixture Preview]

Scotland v Brazil: Win and they'll go nuts

[Fixture Preview]

Scotland v Brazil: Win and they'll go nuts

[Fixture Preview]

Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

[Fixture Preview]

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

[Fixture Preview]

STADIUM GUIDE

From new wonders, to grounds steeped in football history.

The wonders of the footie world.

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Estadio Azteca: Where ball physics get... weird

[Mexico City, Mexico]

Estadio Azteca: Where ball physics get... weird

[Mexico City, Mexico]

SoFi Stadium: Very high-tech, very American

[Ineglewood, USA]

SoFi Stadium: Very high-tech, very American

[Ineglewood, USA]

Hard Rock Stadium: Rock and Bowl

[Miami, USA]

Hard Rock Stadium: Rock and Bowl

[Miami, USA]

Estadio Azteca: Where ball physics get... weird

[Mexico City, Mexico]

SoFi Stadium: Very high-tech, very American

[Ineglewood, USA]

PODCASTS

Our regular roundups.

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Podcast 003: Groups I through L covered

[Podcast 003]

Podcast 003: Groups I through L covered

[Podcast 003]

Podcast 002: Bumper Edition - Groups E through H

[Podcast 002]

Podcast 002: Bumper Edition - Groups E through H

[Podcast 002]

Podcast 001: Groups A through D Previewed!

[Podcast 001]

Podcast 001: Groups A through D Previewed!

[Podcast 001]

Podcast 003: Groups I through L covered

[Podcast 003]

Podcast 002: Bumper Edition - Groups E through H

[Podcast 002]

OPINIONS

The issues that matter. Or, more frequently, the ones that don't.

Everyone's got 'em.

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Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

[Breaking News]

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

[Breaking News]

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

[Fantasy Football]

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

[Fantasy Football]

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

[Predictions]

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

[Predictions]

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

[Breaking News]

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

From the scouting desk today:

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

Group K Preview: Colombia to turn on the heat

From the scouting desk today:

LATEST

Our most recent analysis.

Our most recent analysis.

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

Gone in 60 seconds: Tunisia's Lamouchi sacked

World Cup day four: 1 day, 19 goals

World Cup day four: 1 day, 19 goals

World Cup day three: Life's a Beach for Aus

World Cup day three: Life's a Beach for Aus

World Cup day two: USA arrive in style

World Cup day two: USA arrive in style

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

THE TEAMS

We take a look at our pick of the 48 teams in this year's World Cup.

Who will prosper, or falter?

England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

Final countdown friendlies recapped

Final countdown friendlies recapped

England impress in final 3-0 warm-up win

The underdog tales: Who might surprise us?

THE GROUPS

Group of death, or walk in the park? We're analyzing every group at the World Cup.

From A to L.

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

World Cup day five: Cape Verde heroics

Scout Shouts: Every group predicted!

World Cup day six: Messi's timeless masterclass

THE PLAYERS

We run the rule over the tournament's potential difference-makers.

Who's flown under the radar?

Olise shapes up to take on the world

Olise shapes up to take on the world

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

Ellyes Skhiri: Tunisia's Frankfurt Fire

Ellyes Skhiri: Tunisia's Frankfurt Fire

Olise shapes up to take on the world

Fantasy World Cup: Our picks

THE FIXTURES

Which fixtures may prove decisive, or just downright entertaining?

Who's playing who, when?

Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

Scotland v Brazil: Win and they'll go nuts

Scotland v Brazil: Win and they'll go nuts

Paraguay v Australia: Will either side blink?

World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures List

STADIUM GUIDE

From new wonders, to grounds steeped in football history.

The wonders of the footie world.

Estadio Azteca: Where ball physics get... weird

Estadio Azteca: Where ball physics get... weird

SoFi Stadium: Very high-tech, very American

SoFi Stadium: Very high-tech, very American