France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
Chris Sutton has predicted that France will be the team to beat at the 2026 World Cup. His predictions include England facing DR Congo in the last-32 matches.
Audrey Werro edges closer to women’s 800m world record at Paris Diamond League
Audrey Werro ran 1:53.28 in the women's 800m at Paris, becoming the third fastest runner ever in the event. The Swiss 22-year-old now sits closest to Jarmila Kratochvilova's world record from 1983.
Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
Ben Stokes retired from international cricket after becoming burned out during the summer buildup. The England player cited exhaustion as the primary reason for stepping away from the sport.
Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during England's third Test against New Zealand and took a wicket moments after the announcement was made public. New Zealand dominated the match, scoring 438 and 288-9 declared while England managed 354 and 103-4.
Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari’s ‘reality check’ after F1 Austrian GP struggles
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Austrian Grand Prix while Ferrari's other car finished eighth, with George Russell winning for Mercedes. Hamilton acknowledged the team is down on pace despite having a competitive car, describing the result as a reality check after his previous victory in Spain.
India out after defeat by Australia, England to play SA
India was eliminated from the T20 World Cup group stage after losing to Australia by six wickets. South Africa advanced to play England in the semi-finals as a result of India's defeat.
Nothing off table in Clarke successor search - SFA
The Scottish Football Association began its search for a new national head coach immediately after Steve Clarke's departure. The chief executive stated that all options remain open for filling the position.
England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from Test cricket on day four of the deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. England faces a difficult situation trying to achieve victory in what will be Stokes' final Test match.
Ugarte has 'most serious injury footballer can face'
Manuel Ugarte sustained knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain. Manchester United confirmed the injury, which the club described as the most serious injury a footballer can face.
‘My penalty heroics against Costa Rica were a dream. Louis van Gaal’s biggest regret was not repeating it in the semis’ Tim Krul on the Netherlands’ World Cup 2014 shootout win
Tim Krul was substituted on at the 120th minute during the Netherlands' penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup and saved two shots. Van Gaal later regretted not using the same tactic in the semifinal match.
How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
Jude Bellingham secured a starting position in Thomas Tuchel's England team after initial debate about his role. Bellingham has become essential to Tuchel's tactical system and approach to play.
Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out...
Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw in their World Cup group stage match Saturday. The result allowed both teams to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.
Iran needed help to save their ‘disaster’ World Cup. Instead they got more heartbreak
Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in their final World Cup group match, failing to advance to the knockout round for the seventh consecutive tournament appearance. Captain Mehdi Taremi missed a penalty and saw a late goal ruled out for offside during the match.
Austria survive huge scare to progress with Algeria and knock Iran out
Austria drew 3-3 with Algeria in their Group J match, with Sasa Kalajdzic scoring an equalizer in stoppage time to secure progression for both teams. Iran was eliminated from the World Cup after this result.
Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan
Lionel Messi scored as a substitute to become the first man ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup games during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by other players who had scored in six World Cup games consecutively.
10 College Football Playoff guarantees for 2026: Notre Dame embraces villain role, 2 ACC teams get in
The College Football Playoff will expand to include two ACC teams in 2026, while Notre Dame embraces a villain role in the competition. Brad Crawford, a CBS Sports bowl expert, has made ten specific predictions about the upcoming playoff season.
Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential
Nine African nations qualified for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, marking a historic achievement for the continent. This represents the largest number of African teams to advance past the group stage in World Cup history.
Derided by Leeds, snubbed by USA - but Marsch becoming Canada hero
Jesse Marsch, previously criticized at Leeds and rejected by the USA, is now coaching Canada toward a World Cup last-16 appearance. The team is pursuing qualification in what has become Marsch's most successful managerial position.
Canada vs. South Africa prediction, picks, odds, betting preview, start time for 2026 World Cup on Sunday
The knockout round of the 2026 World Cup features Canada playing South Africa. Betting is available for this match on FanDuel.
World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy?
The 2022 World Cup final went to a penalty shootout between Argentina and France, with Argentina winning 4-2 on penalties after the teams tied 3-3. Penalties significantly influence World Cup outcomes, making statistical analysis of penalty-taking strategy important for determining match success.
World Cup 2026 colour chart: fans of all 48 teams join the party – in pictures
The 2026 World Cup surpassed the previous men's tournament attendance record of 3,587,538 set in 1994, achieving this milestone before group stages concluded. Fans displayed creativity through various displays including Mexico's duck mascot and Norway's Viking rowers at matches and watch parties globally.
Will Clarke successor be big-name overseas coach or Scotland icon?
Steve Clarke's successor as Scotland manager will be selected from either established overseas coaches or prominent Scottish football figures. The Scottish Football Association faces a decision between hiring an experienced international manager from abroad or promoting someone with deep roots in Scottish football.
Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
Steve Clarke guided Scotland out of competitive struggles during his tenure but failed to advance beyond group stages in tournaments. His departure leaves the national team searching for fresh direction after years of rebuilding efforts.
‘I loved it’: Jaron Ennis says hostile crowd fueled biggest win of career
Jaron Ennis defeated Xander Zayas at Barclays Center on Saturday night, winning the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles in what he described as the biggest win of his career. The hostile crowd's reaction fueled Ennis during the fight, which represented his first truly elite opponent matchup and answered longstanding questions about his performance against top-level competition.
World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
# Summary Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's World Cup opener against Senegal after about an hour of play. France remains the top-ranked team after the group stage, with Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé contributing goals including a hat-trick against Norway.
Manchester United compensation figure revealed after World Cup injury
Manchester United will receive compensation from FIFA following a player injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup. The specific compensation amount and injured player details are not provided in the article excerpt.
Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?
Iran was eliminated from World Cup qualification twice in the final moments before advancing to the tournament. The team lost places in the last 32 when outcomes changed at the last minute on two separate occasions.
Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
England has qualified for the knockout stages of a tournament. The article examines England's required path to advance through the knockout rounds to reach the final.
Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress
Austria scored a dramatic equaliser in injury time against Algeria, allowing both teams to advance from Group J. The result eliminated Iran and sent Austria and Algeria to the World Cup knockout stages.
Messi nets again, Argentina earn third WC win
Lionel Messi scored off the bench as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in a World Cup group stage match. The victory gave Argentina their third win in the tournament as defending champions.