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Giroud slammed by viewers as BBC World Cup punditry debut divides opinion
Olivier Giroud's early appearances as a BBC World Cup pundit have drawn sharp criticism from viewers, with many calling for the former France striker to be dropped from the panel after a shaky start in the role.
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Araujo's late equaliser denies Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup upset
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay with a close-range finish in the 80th minute, cancelling out Abdulelah Al-Amri's first-half opener in a 1-1 draw in Miami that leaves Group H wide open.
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World Cup 2030 explained: six nations, three continents and 104 matches
World Cup 2030 will be hosted primarily by Spain, Portugal and Morocco across 20 stadiums, with three centenary matches played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay — making it the first six-nation, three-continent tournament in the competition's history.
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Cesar Ramos named referee for Iran vs New Zealand in World Cup Group G opener
Mexican official Cesar Ramos will take charge of Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand at Inglewood Stadium on Monday, his third consecutive FIFA World Cup appointment. Ramos has never shown a red card across his seven World Cup games.
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Tunisia delete sacking announcement then deny Lamouchi has left after 5-1 rout by Sweden
The Tunisia Football Federation posted, then deleted, a statement confirming coach Sabri Lamouchi's dismissal following a 5-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Sweden in Mexico — leaving his future deeply uncertain ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan.
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Lyon sign Kaïl Boudache, Nice winger and playoff goalscorer against Saint-Étienne
Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Kaïl Boudache, a 20-year-old winger from OGC Nice. The Algeria U23 international has committed to a five-year deal until June 2031.
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Maguire wishes England squad well after shock World Cup omission leaves him 'gutted'
Harry Maguire has revealed he has spoken to several England players since being left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, admitting he was 'shocked and gutted' by the decision but wishing his teammates well for the tournament.
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FIFA clear VAR official Shaun Evans over alleged white supremacist gesture at World Cup
FIFA have confirmed Australian VAR official Shaun Evans will face no action after being accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. Evans denied any intentional meaning behind the sign.
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Brazil set to keep Neymar sidelined for entire group stage to protect calf injury
Brazil are planning to keep Neymar out of their World Cup group-stage matches as medical staff manage his grade-two calf injury. The 32-year-old has not trained with the squad since arriving at Granja Comary on May 27, with a return targeting the knockout rounds.
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Vozinha's World Cup heroics against Spain overshadowed by mother's US visa heartbreak
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha saved seven shots to earn a famous goalless draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but his mother was unable to attend after US visa issues prevented her from entering the country.
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Lineker pledges to host The Rest Is Football in pants if USA win 2026 World Cup
Gary Lineker has doubled down on his famous pants pledge, promising to host an episode of The Rest Is Football wearing only American flag underwear if the United States win the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
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Maurizio Mariani named referee for Uruguay v Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 opener
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Uruguay's World Cup 2026 Group H opener against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium on June 15, with the officiating team set to wear distinctive 'flamingo pink' shirts in tribute to the host city.
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Cape Verde's 40-year-old keeper stuns Spain to earn historic World Cup draw
Debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a goalless draw at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha producing a string of crucial saves to deny the tournament favourites in a result that sent shockwaves through the expanded 48-team World Cup.
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Relegated with Nantes, Anthony Lopes bounces back to Angers for two seasons
Free after Nantes' relegation to Ligue 2, Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has signed with Angers SCO for two seasons, with an option for a third. At 35, he will discover his third Ligue 1 club.
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Merlin the duck steals Mexico's World Cup opener after going viral in national kit
A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's colours, became an overnight internet sensation after parading through Mexico City following the host nation's opening World Cup victory over South Africa.
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Pogba backs Manchester United to end 13-year Premier League title drought under Carrick
Paul Pogba has predicted Manchester United will win the Premier League within three years under Michael Carrick, who was handed the permanent managerial role after guiding the club back into the Champions League last season.
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Chelsea target Lewis Hall return in £60m move that would deny Manchester United
Chelsea have identified former academy product Lewis Hall as their primary left-back target following Marc Cucurella's confirmed move to Real Madrid, with a reported £60m bid set to rival interest from Manchester United.
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Adams insists Pulisic 'will be ready' for USA's World Cup clash with Australia despite calf concern
Christian Pulisic trained separately from the USA squad on Monday after being substituted at halftime against Paraguay with a sore left calf. Midfielder Tyler Adams dismissed concerns, saying the AC Milan forward will be fit for Friday's Group B match in Seattle.
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Stones vows to prove Guardiola wrong as free agent targets World Cup impact with England
John Stones admits he was frustrated by just five Premier League starts in Pep Guardiola's final season at Manchester City, but the 32-year-old free agent insists he has "never felt better" heading into the 2026 World Cup with England.
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Saka vows to gamble on Achilles fitness as England chase World Cup glory
Bukayo Saka has confirmed he is willing to play through an ongoing Achilles problem at the World Cup, saying he feels significantly better than he did in March and is determined to be at his best for England.
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