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England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand
Lord’s hosts its 150th Test match this week and, like its famous lunch menu, there are plenty of enticing options as regards storylines. England are seeking redemption and refinement,...
Sweden World Cup 2026 team guide
This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is...
‘The ball won’t roll’: Mexico’s striking teachers threaten to disrupt World Cup days before kick-off
Striking teachers wreaked havoc on Tuesday in downtown Mexico City, a few days before the city hosts the first match of the World Cup, with protesters pulling down giant...
Lewis Koumas snatches Wales draw to ruin Ghana’s World Cup sendoff
For Antoine Semenyo, it was not so much a case of wrapped up in cotton wool but rather enveloped in a grey Ghana tracksuit. A couple of weeks out...
‘Excited but wary’: fans in the 16 host cities share their hopes and fears before the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup features 104 matches in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the USA, from Vancouver to Mexico City and San Francisco to Boston. Before, throughout and...
Spanish authorities cancel DR Congo v Chile World Cup warm-up over Ebola fears
A pre-World Cup friendly involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish town hosting the match over health concerns regarding the Ebola...
Japan World Cup 2026 team guide
This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is...
I devoured classic novels as a teenager. In a world of distractions, can I relearn how to read them?
It is a privilege to be surrounded by books. My parents hail from the literary working class, a subsection of society that believes great works lead to a richer...
