Who has the most favourable path to the World Cup final?
Argentina have a more generous draw, while Spain may have to overcome some difficult opponents
Brazil football team
Martinelli strikes in stoppage time as Brazil break Japan hearts
Brazilians through to last 16 after entertaining first knockout game
Flying saucer prediction not even wackiest thing at this World Cup
Football divided into comfort-breaks, curious ticket resales and Qatar’s loyal followers
Brazil happy to live out Neymar fantasies as Scotland endure defensive nightmares
Scotland’s 3-0 loss leaves them unsure whether they will be one of the eight best third-placed teams to progress
Brazil fall short of their arrogant fans’ belief they are centre of the football world
Brazil ran out 3-0 winners in their World Cup game against Haiti but failed to amass the goals to take control of their group
Brazil find that everything good flows through Vini of New Jersey
The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday
World Cup 2026, Day 3: Scotland go through the wringer to get first win in 36 years
Brazil survive shaky start to draw with Morocco while Qatar somehow grab a point from Swiss
World Cup Group C guide: Pressure on Brazil to start strongly
Scotland have what it takes to make history
Neymar named in Brazil’s squad for the World Cup after prolonged absence from national team
Carlo Ancelotti recalls all-time leading scorer for tournament in North America
Xabi Alonso poised for Real Madrid job after club confirm Carlo Ancelotti’s exit
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez praises Ancelotti’s work on departing
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed as first foreign manager of Brazil men’s team in a century
Italian to leave post at Real Madrid to join five-time World Cup winners
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