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Football Explained

Competitions

Browse English football, European competitions, international football and other major leagues.

English football

Women's Super League (WSL)The top tier of women’s football in England.FA CupThe oldest cup competition.League Cup (Carabao Cup)English League Cup guide.The ChampionshipSecond tier of English football.The play-offs explainedPromotion play-offs explained.The football pyramidHow English football tiers connect.

European competitions

Champions LeagueEurope’s elite club competition.Europa LeagueFormat and qualification.Conference LeagueUEFA’s third club competition.How European qualification worksRoutes into UEFA competitions.

International

World Cup2026 tournament hub.The EurosEuropean Championship guide.Nations LeagueUEFA Nations League explained.The LionessesEngland women’s team hub.England U21sEngland Under-21 hub.

Other leagues

La Liga – SpainSpanish football guide.Bundesliga – GermanyGerman football guide.Serie A – ItalyItalian football guide.Ligue 1 – FranceFrench football guide.Saudi Pro LeagueSaudi football guide.MLS – USAMajor League Soccer guide.