World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy?
As the knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. What do the stats say about the best ways to take them? The 2022 World Cup final was a nail-biting affair, decided…
World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to…
‘Street football on world stage’: Morocco and Netherlands face off in last-32 tie with a backstory
Moroccans began moving to the Netherlands in the 1960s, lending match in Mexico a feeling akin to ‘a derby’ Thirty-two years to the day since their first official encounter, Morocco…
Australian with retirement savings? You probably own SpaceX
Tech and AI stocks now make up as much as 12% of most balanced superannuation funds, experts say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
A deadly strain of bird flu has landed on Australian shores. Does it pose a risk to pets?
The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
The American myth always came at someone’s expense. Now, it’s all but collapsed
The main pillars of the founding narrative have fallen on hard times. Today, its meaning is up for grabs Writing during the carnage of the first world war, the iconoclast…
Australian man charged with murder in Thailand after teenage girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 46, has denied the charges against him Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian man has been charged with the murder…
Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa
As Canada’s players and staff huddled on the pitch to savour reaching the last 16 for the first time, the overhead Spidercam and the cameras belonging to the host broadcaster…
Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride
Teenage defender is youngest Australian to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with Barcelona Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato might be the Socceroos’ excitement machines, but…
Trump news at a glance: Biden says Trump has ‘diminished’ US standing in the world as he attacks his successor
Former president calls Trump ‘a loser’ and criticizes his attempted makeover of Washington. Key US politics stories from Sunday 28 June at a glance Joe Biden has said Donald Trump…