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Walsh steps up to lead Wallaroos into historic 2029 home World Cup after sevens golden era
Tim Walsh has been appointed Rugby Australia's Director of Women's High Performance, tasked with elevating the Wallaroos ahead of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil — a role he takes on fresh from guiding the Sevens side to back-to-back World Championship titles.
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Paraguayan commentator loses World Cup credentials after on-air tirade against referee and Infantino
Jorge Vera, commentating for ABC Cardinal, has been stripped of his World Cup 2026 accreditation after launching a furious live on-air attack on referee Ivan Barton and FIFA president Gianni Infantino following Miguel Almiron's controversial red card against Turkey.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 to open World Cup 2026 campaign before Ghana clash in Boston
England made a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's side now face Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off at 9pm BST.
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Record-breaking Messi surpasses Klose to lead Argentina into last 32 at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria in Dallas to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, as Argentina topped Group J. France and Norway also advanced, with England next up against Ghana in Boston.
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Kane and England face Ghana knowing victory seals top spot in Group L
England meet Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday with first place in World Cup Group L at stake. Harry Kane's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 through a 95th-minute Caleb Yirenkyi strike.
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Gabby Logan to make history as first female World Cup final host as Chapman reveals he'll miss it for The Open
Gabby Logan will become the first woman to front BBC television coverage of a World Cup final, it has emerged, after co-host Mark Chapman revealed he will be absent from the July 19 showpiece to present Radio 5 Live's coverage of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
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Iran must beat Egypt to keep USA clash alive at 2026 World Cup
Iran sit second in Group G after draws against New Zealand and Belgium, and must beat Egypt on Saturday to have any chance of a politically charged Round of 16 meeting with the already-qualified USMNT.
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Olise delivers second assist and within reach of historic France record
By providing another assist for Kylian Mbappé against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, Michael Olise has equalled Alain Giresse and Théo Hernandez. He can become the first player in France's history to record an assist in all three opening matches of the same World Cup.
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Luca Zidane targeted by wave of criticism after fresh error with Algeria
Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane was blamed for a decisive mistake on Jordan's opening goal, drawing fierce social media backlash despite Algeria's eventual victory.
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Favorable refereeing for Argentina: Mac Allister and Martinez spared against Austria
Argentina beat Austria 2-0, but the world champions' victory was overshadowed once again by controversial refereeing decisions: a foul by Mac Allister before the opening goal and a rough gesture by Lautaro Martinez went unpunished.
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Free agent Martial offered return to France as Ratcliffe's Nice weigh cut-price move
Anthony Martial has been released by Mexican club Monterrey after a single goal in 20 appearances, leaving the 30-year-old a free agent for the third time in three years. Nice, owned by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are among the clubs considering a move.
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United bank £38m from Hojlund sale as Carrick plots Ederson and Fernandes moves
Manchester United have secured £38m from Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli, with the club also closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson and linked with West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Michael Carrick shapes his squad for a Champions League return.
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All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes signals shift away from collision rugby ahead of 2026 squad
New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Dave Rennie-led regime is deliberately moving away from collision-based rugby, with Monday's squad announcement designed to identify players who can execute a skill-and-evasion style.
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Algeria snatch late winner from corners to deny Jordan and revive World Cup last-32 hopes
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara, with substitute Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri both scoring from corners in the second half. The victory sets up a decisive Group J clash with Austria for second place behind Argentina.
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Tonali open to Spurs move as Tottenham weigh swap deal worth up to £100m
Tottenham Hotspur have had an £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali rejected and are now exploring a player-plus-cash swap, with Guglielmo Vicario, Lucas Bergvall, and Richarlison among those who could be offered to bridge the gap to Newcastle's £100m valuation.
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Alvarez wants to leave Atlético: Barcelona and Real Madrid battle for €150M striker
Julian Alvarez publicly demanded a transfer after Argentina's victory over Austria. FC Barcelona is cited as the priority contender, while Real Madrid is reportedly considering a €150 million offer and filing a complaint with FIFA against Atlético.
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Lumumba Vea arrives in Guadalajara to support DR Congo against Colombia
Absent from the draw against Portugal (1-1), the emblematic supporter of the Leopards Lumumba Vea has joined Guadalajara after overcoming health restrictions linked to the Ebola epidemic. DR Congo face Colombia on June 24.
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Haaland concedes France victory in advance and predicts World Cup title
Qualified for the round of 16 after two wins, Norway faces France on Friday in the group stage. Erling Haaland expects defeat and even sees France winning the entire tournament.
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Partey set to face England at World Cup after Canada visa ban kept him from opener
Thomas Partey will make his 2026 World Cup debut against England in Boston on Tuesday, having missed Ghana's opening win over Panama after Canada rejected his visa application. The former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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New FIFA rules could force Man United to release Rashford for free and pay him £30m
Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United after a loan spell at Barcelona, but a new FIFA regulation means the club can no longer exile him from first-team training without risking a costly breach-of-contract claim worth around £30m.
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