World Cup trophy holders look for a win before the real action gets underway

A new World Champion will soon be crowned (Picture: Getty)

The World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday and England are one of several footballing heavyweights eyeing glory across the US, Canada and Mexico this summer.

The Three Lions are aiming to end their long wait to get their hands on their second world title in what is the 60th anniversary of their first triumph.

The victory on home…

Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe (Picture: Getty)

Groups I-L of the World Cup 2026 are packed full of some of the biggest stars in the game with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all on display.

Mbappe will be the first superstar to hit the grass in North America, with France requiring every ounce of his genius if they are…

Thomas Tuchel is hoping to mastermind England to World Cup glory (Picture: Getty)

England will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 with preparations well underway for their group stage opener against Croatia on June 17.

Thomas Tuchel’s men have further Group L games against Ghana and Panama on the horizon in what, on paper at least, seems a favourable draw.

But should…

Argentina have named their provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with Chelsea forward Alejandro Garnacho among those called up

Enzo Fernandez's controversial recent comments have caused chaos at Chelsea

The former Scotland star has telling the Americans what to expect this summer.

Argentina head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but the defending champions still have several unresolved issues to address - not least how best to manage Lionel Messi