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World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?()

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks? >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:34:25 GMT

From last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption for Potter()

For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:31:28 GMT

Wirtz, Isak & Diomande shine at World Cup as Iraola plots Liverpool revival()

Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:48:30 GMT

The night the Tartan Army took over iconic Fenway Park()

BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen is at Fenway Park as the mystical home of the Boston Red Sox is taken over by the Tartan Army. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:46:48 GMT

Criticism of Bellingham is hard to read - Henderson()

England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" player at the World Cup. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:29:05 GMT

Real Madrid announce ÂŁ51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella()

Real Madrid announce the ÂŁ51.8m signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on a six-year deal. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:15:19 GMT

Gyokeres & Isak score as Sweden put five past Tunisia()

Watch highlights as Sweden get their World Cup campaign off to an emphatic start, scoring five goals in a win over Group F opponents Tunisia. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:27:28 GMT

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 8()

Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible? >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:06:41 GMT

Amad scores late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador()

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:50:27 GMT

Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker()

Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup". >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:50:46 GMT

Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star()

They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:24:39 GMT

What is 'Snicko' and how does it work at the World Cup?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what football's version of the Snickometer is and how it works after Mattias Svanberg's goal for Sweden against Tunisia at the World Cup. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:14:37 GMT

'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry()

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:57:45 GMT

A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport()

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC. >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:18:24 GMT

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers()

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers. >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:40 GMT

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game()

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football. >>

Published:Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT

The World Cup is bigger than ever - and BBC Sport has an app to match()

BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026 >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:13:02 GMT

Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands()

Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:45:02 GMT

'Thunderbolt!' - Sweden's Ayari scores stunner but refuses to celebrate()

Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:06:07 GMT

'Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener()

Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:59:24 GMT

Amad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast()

Watch how Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:23:10 GMT

Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao()

Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:01:23 GMT

England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel()

Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:45:29 GMT

Football Daily()

Jordan Pickford joins Rick and Lloyd from England camp. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:45:00 GMT

Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps()

Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:44:18 GMT

What you need to know about Spain's opponents Cape Verde()

Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at debutants Cape Verde. >>

Published:Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:13:11 GMT

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return()

Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:06:50 GMT

BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?()

Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick? >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:04:53 GMT

Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream()

Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:41:05 GMT

Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead()

Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:56:26 GMT

Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal()

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:58:46 GMT

Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan()

Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:20:23 GMT

McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years()

John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:06:52 GMT

Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener()

Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:16:45 GMT

Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco()

Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:42:19 GMT

McGinn gives Scotland the lead against Haiti()

John McGinn puts Scotland 1-0 up against Haiti in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:48:31 GMT

Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football()

It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:54:15 GMT

World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim()

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:22:39 GMT

Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract()

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro signs a new, long-term contract with the club understood to be valid until 2031. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:27 GMT

Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?()

Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:56:24 GMT

Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history()

Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:48:00 GMT

How will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?()

How will Scotland approach Group C games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston? >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:15:09 GMT

Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?()

A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:11:27 GMT

Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images()

Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:32:45 GMT

Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000()

Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:15:50 GMT

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee()

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:08 GMT

England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?()

England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn? >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:01:16 GMT

Leicester close in on Martin appointment()

Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:21:33 GMT

Football Daily()

Scotland are back and they've started their World Cup with a win. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:11:00 GMT

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions()

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:53 GMT

Gerrard? McInnes? What next for Rangers if Rohl leaves?()

With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next? >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:33:48 GMT

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games()

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:38 GMT

Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine()

How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit. >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:11:45 GMT

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup()

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup. >>

Published:Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:42:53 GMT

The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss()

Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss. >>

Published:Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:28 GMT

All done deals in June 2026()

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. >>

Published:Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:30:09 GMT

Mo Salah: Never Give Up()

The story of Mo Salahâ€™s unlikely rise to global stardom. >>

Published:Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

What are the deadlines for World Cup squads?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup >>

Published:Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:18 GMT

How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season >>

Published:Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:40 GMT

Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season. >>

Published:Mon, 25 May 2026 14:08:29 GMT

Who won the Premier League golden boot?()

BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards. >>

Published:Sun, 24 May 2026 19:05:28 GMT

Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:29:47 GMT

Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?()

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. >>

Published:Sun, 24 May 2026 21:01:33 GMT

Who has the most Premier League assists in a season?()

Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. >>

Published:Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT

Celtic keen on Scotland striker - Monday's gossip()

Celtic make preliminary inquiries about former Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie following Hellas Verona's relegation from Serie A. >>

Published:Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:30:38 GMT

Leicester set to appoint former Rangers boss Martin()

Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October. >>

Published:Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:21:33 GMT

Weir's title regret as she confirms Real Madrid exit()

Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination. >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:48:20 GMT

How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?()

When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly ÂŁ1.90. >>

Published:Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:23 GMT

Gerrard? McInnes? What next for Rangers if Rohl leaves?()

With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next? >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:33:48 GMT

Six Lionesses made MBEs in King's Birthday Honours()

Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs. >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:09 GMT

Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window()

Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales finish top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group. >>

Published:Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Man City sign England's Mead on free transfer()

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal. >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:39:33 GMT

Weir's title regret as she confirms Real Madrid exit()

Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination. >>

Published:Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:48:20 GMT

Man City agree deal to sign England's Charles()

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea. >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:01 GMT

London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban()

The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions. >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:03:59 GMT

National League clubs urge FA to end proposals over academy teams()

Fifty two Women's National League clubs sign a letter sent to the Football Association opposing proposals to bring top tier academy teams into their league. >>

Published:Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:25:02 GMT

How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico()

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. >>

Published:Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT

The summer a golden generation lost its shine()

The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. >>

Published:Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

How Toone is navigating grief through football()

England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary. >>

Published:Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 GMT

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system()

No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. >>

Published:Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT

Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard ()

Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. >>

Published:Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?()

BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. >>

Published:Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 GMT

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