Global diary

The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month...

Reality check…the USA were thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland ...

Strong start… Haaland starred in Norway’s 3-0win over ...

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

Defending champions the Lionesses will be taking on France, Wales and the Netherlands in the group stages of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, held in Switzerland, with their first match against France on S

SEEMA JASWAL and LAURA WOODS share their predictions as Wales and England get match-ready