In pictures

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

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

FourFourTwo is on a train full of excited Crystal Palace fans, hurtling through the Norwegian countryside. Some already have cans of pre-match beer in front of them, and one is peering out of the wind

Nick Bidwell looks ahead to the upcoming Europa League campaign

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