England face Spain at Wembley after a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Their record against top-10 teams includes notable wins as well as repeated knockout exits.
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The Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A want a greater say in FIFA decisions and a separation of its regulatory and commercial roles.
Brentford and Brighton’s 3–0 wins contrast with Bournemouth’s defeat by Liverpool, while Brighton have the strongest recent record of the three against the Big Six.
Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt join Germany’s squad for Sunday’s Greece match after injuries to Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz.
Premier League clubs spent an estimated £4bn in summer 2026. Uefa says the scale of that spending is widening the transfer-market divide and raising financial concerns.
João Félix scored the only goal as holders Portugal opened their Nations League campaign with victory in Lisbon. Cristiano Ronaldo missed an open-goal chance.
Andy Burnham has suggested a trial of drinking within sight of the pitch, according to reports. No policy change is announced, and the evidence does not establish whether affected fans would welcome reform.