In pictures

Dominant…Spain players during their 6-0 win in Turkey ...

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

Even if Latvia park the bus to thwart the Three Lions, says Simon Barnes, true excitement lies ahead

GLOBAL FOOTBALL SINCE 1960

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER—FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER 2025

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