Sport

Morocco passion spills over to show why third place play-off matters

Lawrence Ostlere

World Cup’s tears and tantrums vindicate the four-year cycle

There is a hole in England’s next golden generation

Richard JollyWorld Cup

Croatia claim World Cup bronze as Morocco close campaign in defeat

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Mislav Orsic’s stunning goal delivered another remarkable World Cup finish for Luka Modric as the Atlas Lions were denied further history in Qatar

Miguel Delaney

Messi vs Mbappe sees immoral World Cup set for an immortal conclusion

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For Lionel Messi, it all comes down to this

The man who was jailed after working on Qatar’s World Cup

Lawrence Ostlere

Ronaldo’s redemption: Rewatching Brazil vs Germany in the 2002 final

Pakistan vs EnglandCricket

Ahmed stars on historic debut as England bowl out Pakistan for 304

Zak Crawley was out for a duck as the tourists started their innings late on day one of the third Test

Mark Critchley

How Alvarez became Argentina’s perfect foil for Messi

Richard Jolly

Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided nation

World Cup results: The scores so far from Qatar 2022

World Cup team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI in Qatar

Best World Cup moments, disappointments and players of the tournament

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

In depth

France and Deschamps poised for chance at immortal World Cup status

Morocco went out of the World Cup but went out their way

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host 2030 World Cup

Ahmed to become England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer

Mihajlovic dies at age 53 after long battle with leukaemia

Fifa to expand Club World Cup to 32 teams

Infantino defends Fifa stance on ‘OneLove’ armband

Croatia hopeful Modric won’t retire after World Cup

England star Mead signs new contract at Arsenal

Sport

World Cup play-off: Croatia pocket bronze as Morocco make history despite defeat

Sport

France train ahead of World Cup final clash with Messi’s Argentina

Sport

World Cup 2022: Match results and upcoming games on day 28 as France prepare for Argentina final

Sport

Messi’s day of destiny against France | You Ask The Questions

World Cup 2022

Argentina World Cup 2022 squad guide, fixtures and more

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad guide, fixtures and more

France World Cup 2022 squad guide, fixtures and more

Morocco World Cup 2022 squad guide, fixtures and more

Football

World Cup glory beckons – the key talking points ahead of the final

Melbourne A-League derby abandoned after fans attack goalkeeper

World Cup best goals: Richarlison dazzles and Al Dawsari delights

Germany protest, Dave the cat and Messi magic – Qatar World Cup in pictures

Shocks and sparkling skills fail to mask flaws at controversial Qatar World Cup

Wales inquest under way after overdue World Cup campaign ends with a whimper

BBC vs ITV: Who won the battle for our World Cup screens?

World Cup final: Vital line-up choices Scaloni and Deschamps must make

Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Deschamps

Rugby Union

Harlequins postpone ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham due to rail strikes

Sport in 2023: Lionesses go for World Cup and Europe chase Ryder Cup

Records, rankings and unbeaten runs: A look back at 2022 in numbers

Ten things we learned from sport in 2022

North has surgery on cheekbone injury but will be fit for Six Nations

England duo George and Daly sign contract extensions with Saracens

Athletics

Beriso pulls off surprise win in blazing time at Valencia Marathon

Birmingham to host 2026 European Athletics Championships

‘These things happen!’ McColgan brushes off Great Scottish Run blunder

Cycling

Archibald finishes with a flourish to delight London crowd

Archibald faces battle to retain UCI Track Champions League title

British Cycling chief steps down with immediate effect

US Sport

What we know about US soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s death

NBA rename MVP trophy after Michael Jordan

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies aged 61