Five World Cups, one legend, and a trophy cabinet that still has one glaring gap. Find out how the greatest goalscorer in history has somehow never lifted the one prize that would silence every critic. Read more →
Tuchel's England won't be turning down the intensity just because America turns up the heat this summer. The German boss has a bold message for anyone expecting a cautious, safety-first approach at the 2026 World Cup. Read more →
A quiet corner of Kansas City has been transformed into an unlikely home from home for thousands of Algerian fans, with green-and-white flags turning Missouri streets into something you'd never expect. Find out how one American city became the beating heart of an entire nation's World Cup dream. Read more →
A retired British couple's peaceful sailing trip turned into something straight out of a Cold War thriller when a Russian warship opened fire near their vessel in one of Britain's busiest waterways. What happened next, and why the Russians gave that order, is a story you won't forget in a hurry.
The BBC Sport pundits have had their say on the ultimate England World Cup XI, and predictably, not everyone agrees. Click through to see the picks, then tell us where they've got it hopelessly wrong. Read more →
Washington and Tehran may be closer to a nuclear agreement than anyone expected, with a potential deal set to drop before the week is out. It's shaping up to be one of the strangest diplomatic documents in recent memory. Read more →
A US Air Force B-52 bomber has crashed during a training exercise in California, killing all eight crew members aboard. Investigators are now racing to understand how a routine flight ended in one of America's most serious military aviation disasters in years. Read more →
In a town haunted by Ebola, where a simple handshake can spark fear, an unexpected sound cuts through the grief. The BBC travels to the epicentre to find out what, against all odds, is making people laugh. Read more →
A former BBC One controller has broken their silence with a blunt, insider verdict on what the corporation must do to stay relevant. The list is candid, controversial, and comes from someone who actually ran the place. Read more →
