
France’s Joyful Prospects at the World Cup
A commentator reflects on France’s youthful, expressive attack, comparing it to historic greats while recalling recent World Cup moments and the subtle influences of key players.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Pat Nevin across Football, Soccer.

A commentator reflects on France’s youthful, expressive attack, comparing it to historic greats while recalling recent World Cup moments and the subtle influences of key players.

Football analysts attempted to forecast every group in the 2026 World Cup, but only a handful of forecasts proved accurate. Underdog performances and unexpected qualifiers reshaped the tournament picture.

At 93, Moira Brown travels to the United States to watch Scotland compete in the World Cup for the fourth time, blending personal history with national hope.

BBC Sport outlines its strategy for covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with reporters spread across North America and regular contributions from Pat Nevin, George Mills, Jon Barbuti and Giles Goford.

From coast to coast, BBC Sport’s roster of correspondents will deliver weekly analysis, live updates and community interaction during the 2026 World Cup, spotlighting the 16 host cities that span three nations.

The tournament will be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico, featuring 48 nations and 104 matches. BBC Sport will deliver continuous reporting, including twice‑weekly columns from Pat Nevin and contributions from George Mills, Jon Barbuti and Giles Goford.