A shootout looks like pure luck, but there's game theory in every kick. Here's what the data says about kickers, keepers, going first and how to bet on cup ties.
Read moreSpain conceded once all summer, England finished third and the 48-team format delivered nearly three goals a game. Our review of World Cup 2026 and the betting angles worth keeping.
Read moreFrom shipyard workers to Prague in 2023: the story of West Ham United, their trophies, the Academy and a 2026/27 campaign in the Championship.
Read moreGoals aren't spread evenly across ninety minutes. Here's when they really arrive, why the late spike happens, and how to use goal timing in minute betting markets.
Read moreSpain won it, but before kick-off the market couldn't split five favourites. Our look back at the favourites, hosts, dark horses and players to watch.
Read moreDo clubs really struggle after the international break? Premier League numbers, travel and workload factors, and a five-step checklist for the first game back.
Read moreA teenage Pelé, Maradona's four minutes, Zidane's headbutt and Messi's crowning night: ten World Cup moments that football fans never forget.
Read moreMessi, Pelé, Maradona or Ronaldo? Our ranking of the 10 greatest footballers of all time makes the case for each legend, then picks a winner.
Read moreSpain won the first 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Our guide to the format, the host cities, the row over tickets and what it all means for the next one.
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