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Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:42:13 GMT
Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
Watford great Jackett dies aged 64
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:05 GMT
Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.
Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:37:42 GMT
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:09 GMT
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.
Rooney and Cann strongly disagree on Bosnia goalkeeper incident
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:43:19 GMT
Former World Cup final assistant referee Darren Cann and Wayne Rooney disagree over an incident involving Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, with Rooney arguing the goalkeeper should have been sent off for his challenge on Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi.
Scotland boss Clarke by those who know him best
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:59:38 GMT
As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.
Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:15:31 GMT
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:39:57 GMT
Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.
Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:59:12 GMT
Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.
Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:46:39 GMT
Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.
'She has centre stage!' - Wyatt-Hodge's wonderful century moment
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:03:01 GMT
Watch the moment Danni Wyatt-Hodge reaches a century in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as England reach a record-breaking 219 from their 20 overs against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:18:24 GMT
Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.
Haaland goes to ice hockey before World Cup debut
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:48:45 GMT
Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.
Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:13:49 GMT
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.
Richards 'understands' but disagrees with Tuchel's England squad selection
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:18:42 GMT
BBC pundit Micah Richards says he "understands" the squad picked by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with Tuchel's selections, adding he would have selected one of Cole Palmer or Phil Foden.
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:26:23 GMT
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:42:53 GMT
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
Meet 'the Ostrich' - Exeter's flying wing from out of Africa
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:42:17 GMT
Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT
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.
'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:34:27 GMT
When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open it was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:04:30 GMT
The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%
Man City sign England's Mead on free transfer
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:39:33 GMT
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.
Silverstone to host six-hour World Endurance race
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:47:50 GMT
Silverstone will host a round of the World Endurance Championship next year.
'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:25:45 GMT
Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Katy Perry, Tyla & Future among performers at USA's opening ceremony
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:25:18 GMT
Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium Stadium.
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:40 GMT
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.
'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.
'Oh it's another!' England's Kemp takes three wickets in four balls
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:21:15 GMT
England's Freya Kemp gets three wickets in one over against Sri Lanka putting England well on top in this game
The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:11:06 GMT
When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.
Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:51 GMT
Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones is made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:26:15 GMT
Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
Dalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - Scotland's World Cup '86 remembered
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:49:29 GMT
Remembering Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign, their fourth successive appearance at the tournament.
Set up BBC Sport website and app to show more Scotland
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:34 GMT
With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress.
Leeds weather Toulouse fightback to return to top
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:26:28 GMT
Eight-try Leeds Rhinos weather a fightback by Toulouse to win in the south of France and return to the top of Super League.
Premier League target hair pulling and set-piece grappling in rules review
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:15 GMT
Premier League referees have been told to change the way they judge hair pulling after three players were sent off last season.
Enhanced Games are finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:47:17 GMT
The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.
'This win goes to the crowd' - Boulter on victory over Rybakina
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:22:24 GMT
Britain's Katie Boulter dedicates her stunning upset of world number two Elena Rybakina to the crowd who stayed late to witness her quarter-final battle.
A shock group-stage exit? T20 World Cup team guide
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:58:37 GMT
Predictions, players to watch and who will win? BBC Test Match Special's Alex Hartley shares her team-by-team guide to the Women's T20 World Cup.
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 5
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:21:08 GMT
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Weekly sports quiz: Which club has the most players at the World Cup?
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:05:25 GMT
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:39:47 GMT
An inspired Katie Boulter celebrates the biggest win of her career by ranking as she beats world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.
Real Madrid close in on Silva signing- Saturday's gossip
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:42:12 GMT
Real Madrid expect to complete Bernardo Silva signing, Bayern Munich confident of deal for Marcus Rashford, Manchester United win race to sign Mateus Fernandes.
Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:19 GMT
Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
Is Shankland finally the striker Scotland have been waiting for?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:20:35 GMT
Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.
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Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan beat Wakefield
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:05:23 GMT
Noah Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan Warriors deliver a masterclass to thump Wakefield Trinity 48-10 and go fourth in Super League.
Gasly's Monaco third place reinstated after appeal
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:53 GMT
Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.
The footballer setting record straight after 46 years
Wed, 27 May 2026 05:34:00 GMT
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years.
'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:55:54 GMT
Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.
Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:18:25 GMT
Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.
Beckham receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:29:50 GMT
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' for Haiti opener after illness
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:31:44 GMT
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
Raducanu beats Cirstea to book Queen's quarter-final spot
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:24 GMT
Britain's Emma Raducanu books her place in the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a dominant straight-set win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.
How Toone is navigating grief through football
Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 GMT
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.
Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:20:38 GMT
The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.
'Honoured and humbled' BBC presenter Watson appointed MBE
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:19 GMT
BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson says he is "truly honoured and humbled" after being appointed an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:11:45 GMT
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.
Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:15:31 GMT
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
Michael Buble headlines Canada's opening ceremony
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:24:16 GMT
Canada's World Cup gets under way as Michael Buble headlines their opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.
The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:28 GMT
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.
World Cup quiz: Can you identify these 2026 host cities?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:03:11 GMT
We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?
Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:20:29 GMT
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
The World Cup is bigger than ever - and BBC Sport has an app to match
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:13:02 GMT
BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026
Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:49:57 GMT
Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:15:50 GMT
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.
England have training equipment stolen
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:13:55 GMT
England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
'One of the catches of the tournament!' - Wyatt-Hodge's moment to remember
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:39:43 GMT
After scoring an unbeaten century, Danni Wyatt-Hodge takes a stunning catch in the field as Sri Lanka fall to 22-2 against England, chasing 220 to win in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.
Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:33:06 GMT
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' for Haiti opener after illness
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:31:44 GMT
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
Norris hopeful McLaren will be stronger in Barcelona
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:23:43 GMT
McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:50:54 GMT
Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.
Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:38 GMT
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.
'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:56:42 GMT
Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.
'No-one knows it's on' - NBA finals feed US apathy to World Cup
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:11:21 GMT
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?
