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Game of stones: how paintings of marble reveal a world of magical medieval mysticism
When we think of marble, we think of it as a desirable commodity: of luxurious interior decoration, from deluxe kitchens to the most corporate of foyers – and of...
Screen epics: World Cup 2026 viewing parties around the globe – in pictures
Viewing figures for the 2026 World Cup have been massive so far, with footy-mad audiences lapping up the coverage. England’s victory over Croatia had a peak audience of 15.4...
Five breakout World Cup stars who could prosper in the Premier League | David Pleat
Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco, aged 18)It is not difficult to see why this old head on young shoulders is destined for a big career. In a Morocco team conditioned to...
World Cup 2026: England frustrated; final group games kick off as Scotland face Brazil – live
Key eventsThis “I’m back” situation, though; it’ll take more than bagging a brace against Uzbekistan for that to be so.ShareRoberto Martínez has options, too. He could play a wide...
Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
As anybody who’s ever encountered Mexican traffic jams will know, there are times when it feels you’ll never get through the impasse. Colombia must have felt the same about...
Colombia v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsAs the final bars of the national anthems ring out at the Estadio Guadalajara here is a reminder of the starting XIs for each side as they meet...
Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsComing into the tournament, Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic warned that losing an open match “can destroy everything” for a team in a major tournament. History informed this...
England v Ghana: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsRob DraperThe Football Association has remained coy over what will happen when England line up for their next World Cup match, against Ghana on Tuesday, and come up...
