World Cup 2022

Gareth Southgate reveals family persuaded him to stay as England manager

Defeat in Qatar prompted thoughts of stepping down but Gareth Southgate has said: ‘I’m in a job with the chance to make some history’

Mark Dobson

26, Jan, 2023 @6:55 PM

Fifa’s Infantino to discuss Qatar ‘labour excellence hub’ in Davos

Gianni Infantino is to meet Gilbert Houngbo, head of the International Labour Organisation, to discuss flagship Fifa commitment to post-World Cup legacy

Paul MacInnes

19, Jan, 2023 @8:00 AM

Gareth Bale announces retirement from football: ‘I have realised my dream’

Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football after a glittering career with clubs including Real Madrid and more than 100 appearances for Wales

Ben Fisher

09, Jan, 2023 @3:27 PM

Harry Kane admits World Cup penalty miss will haunt him for rest of his life

Harry Kane has said his World Cup penalty miss against France has made him ‘even more hungry’ to be successful

David Hytner

05, Jan, 2023 @5:34 PM

Welsh first minister criticised for ‘lavish’ World Cup hotel stay paid by Qatar

Mark Drakeford and economy minister Vaughan Gething were guests of host nation at five-star Ritz-Carlton

Steven Morris

04, Jan, 2023 @10:32 AM

Kylian Mbappé shrugs off ‘futile’ Emi Martínez celebrations after World Cup

Kylian Mbappé has insisted that he was not concerned by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s celebrations following the World Cup final

Guardian sport

29, Dec, 2022 @12:01 PM

Sport’s most memorable moments of 2022 – No 2: Football

From the Lionesses roaring to a controversial men’s World Cup via the big Chelsea sale and records tumbling in Barcelona

John Brewin

27, Dec, 2022 @12:00 PM

Premier League and its players enter unknown territory after World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

Usually there’s a month off for players to reset but this time there is a matter of days for those coming off Qatar’s highs and lows

Jonathan Wilson

24, Dec, 2022 @5:30 PM

Fifa investigating how chef Salt Bae got on to World Cup final pitch

Influencer and restaurateur Nusret Gökçe seen pretending to sprinkle salt over trophy and celebrating with Argentina in defiance of strict rules on access

Harry Taylor

22, Dec, 2022 @9:12 PM

Brazil stay top of world rankings with Argentina second and Morocco 11th

Argentina have failed to dislodge Brazil from the top of Fifa’s rankings, while Morocco replace Senegal as Africa’s highest-ranked side

PA Media and Guardian sport

22, Dec, 2022 @10:52 AM

January transfer window: 10 players whose values soared at the World Cup

Which of the players who impressed in Qatar will be landing big-money moves next month?

Ciaran McLoughlin

21, Dec, 2022 @1:00 PM

Which World Cup match featured the most players born in the same country? | The Knowledge

Plus: The players who won the Golden Boot in the fewest games, and those who lifted the World Cup as their first trophy