The Basics England play Croatia in their opening World Cup group game on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is 9pm UK time (4pm local time in Dallas). The match is on BBC or ITV — check listings for the specific channel. Why This Match …
Who Is Luka Modric? Luka Modric is, by almost any measure, the greatest midfielder of his generation. He is 40 years old, Croatian, and still playing football at the highest level — at Real Madrid in Spain. He grew up during the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s. His …
The Greatest Footballer Who Ever Lived There is an argument — a very strong one — that Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer in the history of the sport. He has won the Ballon d’Or (the award for the world’s best player) eight times. He has won La Liga, the …
What is the Golden Boot? The Golden Boot is the award given at the end of each Premier League season to the player who has scored the most goals. It is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. Haaland Wins Again Erling Haaland (Manchester City) won his third …
Understanding the Wait To understand how big Arsenal‘s 2025/26 Premier League title is, you need to understand the wait that preceded it. The last time Arsenal won the league was 2003/04 — the season of “The Invincibles,” when they went the entire season without losing a single game. Thierry Henry …
Introduction On 22 May 2026, Pep Guardiola confirmed he was leaving Manchester City after 10 extraordinary years. The news was not a shock — there had been speculation for months — but it still felt like the end of something enormous. English football, and world football, will not see anything …
Introduction The summer transfer window officially opens on 15 June 2026 — the same day the World Cup group stage begins in North America. But in football, clubs rarely wait for the official opening. Deals are agreed, announced and confirmed in the weeks before the window opens. Here is everything …
Introduction English football is entering its most dramatic period of managerial change in over a decade. In the space of a few weeks, five of the Premier League‘s biggest clubs have changed — or are changing — their manager. Here is a plain-English guide to who is coming in, who …
Who Is Rio Ngumoha? Rio Ngumoha is 17 years old. He plays as a left winger for Liverpool. He was born on 29 August 2008 — which means he is still a teenager by only the narrowest of margins. On 6 June 2026, he came off the bench at half-time …
