In pictures

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

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

England v Wales… Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsey ...

GLOBAL FOOTBALL SINCE 1960

It has been a quarter of a century since Norway last appeared at a major international tournament, but their fleet of top-class forwards are leading them out of the footballing wilderness