World Cup 2026 round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo and Mikel Oyarzabal star as Spain and Portugal advance
Cristiano Ronaldo and Mikel Oyarzabal stole the headlines as Portugal and Spain booked their places in the FIFA World Cup last 16, while Switzerland made history with their first World Cup knockout victory in 88 years.
Premier League news: Tottenham agree club-record £100m deal for Sandro Tonali
Tottenham Hotspur have continued one of the Premier League's most ambitious summer transfer windows after agreeing a club-record £100 million deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali on Wednesday.
World Cup 2026 news: England survive DR Congo scare as Harry Kane strikes twice
Harry Kane once again proved England's match-winner as the captain scored twice in the final 15 minutes to inspire a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
Premier League news: UEFA fines Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle and Forest over financial breaches
Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest have all been fined after UEFA confirmed the clubs breached its financial sustainability regulations.
Premier League news: Tottenham win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur have beaten Manchester United to one of the Premier League's most sought-after young midfielders after agreeing an £85 million deal to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.
World Cup 2026 round-up: Haaland, Mbappe and Olise fire Norway and France into last 16
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé once again delivered when it mattered most as Norway and France booked their places in the FIFA World Cup last 16 with victories on Tuesday.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea statement casts shadow over Enzo Maresca's Man City arrival
Enzo Maresca's appointment as Manchester City manager should have been remembered simply as the beginning of a new era.
Premier League news: Enzo Maresca joins Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's successor
Enzo Maresca has officially returned to Manchester City after signing a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola as the club's new head coach.
World Cup 2026 round-up: Canada break South African hearts, Lionel Messi continues Argentina’s trophy surge
Canada defeated South Africa on Sunday with a stoppage-time Stephen Eustaquio winner to see Jesse Marsch’s side advance to the Round of 16 stage to meet either Netherlands or Morocco.
World Cup 2026 news: Ousmane Dembele steals the spotlight as France punish much-changed Norway
Ousmane Dembele delivered one of the standout individual performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as his first-half hat-trick inspired France to a commanding 4-1 victory over a heavily rotated Norway side on Friday.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Why Bafana Bafana's historic win over South Korea is about far more than three points
Bafana Bafana's 1-0 victory over South Korea will be remembered as one of the most significant results in South African football history, but the importance of the performance stretches well beyond securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
World Cup 2026 news: Ghana’s defensive resilience frustrates England in goalless draw
Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display to hold England to a 0-0 draw in Group L at the World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, frustrating Thomas Tuchel's side and earning a valuable point in Boston.
World Cup 2026 news: Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics with double in Portugal victory over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced recent criticism of his performances with a first-half brace as Portugal secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Group K on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Erling Haaland maintains pressure on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe with brace v Senegal
Erling Haaland continued his outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign with another brace as Norway secured their place in the knockout stages with a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Kylian Mbappe scores brace to keep pace with Lionel Messi as France beat Iraq
Kylian Mbappe continued his impressive FIFA World Cup campaign with a brace as France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in Group I on Monday.
World Cup 2026 news: Lionel Messi breaks scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi continued his remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign by scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer in the process.
World Cup 2026 news: Lamine Yamal stars as Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal continued his impressive FIFA World Cup campaign as Spain secured their first Group H victory with a commanding 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
World Cup 2026 news: Erling Haaland brace fires Norway past Iraq
Erling Haaland announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage with a brilliant brace as Norway opened their Group I campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Gary Neville says Jude Bellingham debate is over after England victory
Jude Bellingham delivered another influential performance for England as the Three Lions opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup news: Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held by DR Congo in tournament opener
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to the FIFA World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening group-stage match on Wednesday.