Why England's backline remains Tuchel's biggest conundrum
England struggled to generate offensive chances against Ghana, extending a pattern of difficulties in their second matches. Thomas Tuchel faces significant defensive concerns that may represent his primary tactical challenge.
USA next World Cup match: Schedule, start time, draw bracket and results as USMNT face Bosnia & Herzegovina
The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside other nations. The USMNT will play matches as part of this tournament hosting arrangement for the first time.
Wales beat Barbarians as North signs off in style
Wales defeated Barbarians 33-31 at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. George North scored two tries in his final rugby match.
World Cup Group J scenarios: Argentina clinched; Austria, Algeria can advance with draw
Argentina clinched a knockout spot in Group J after winning their first two matches. Austria and Algeria can both advance if they draw against each other in their final group game.
Austrian Grand Prix: Formula One qualifying – George Russell on provisional pole
George Russell secured provisional pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session. Max Verstappen dropped to sixth place in final practice after running fourth in earlier sessions.
World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde – live
England advanced through the group stage on the final day of World Cup 2026 qualifying matches. Cape Verde secured qualification and celebrated, while Iran faced travel restrictions after drawing with Egypt in Seattle.
The best shots from Keys and Maria's Eastbourne final
Madison Keys defeated Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne final to win her third title at the tournament. The match featured highlights from both American and German players competing for the championship.
Raducanu quits practice as Wimbledon fitness fears grow
Emma Raducanu cut short her practice session on Saturday as fitness concerns mount before Wimbledon. Her ability to compete at the tournament is now in considerable doubt due to these ongoing physical issues.
Madison Keys gets Wimbledon boost with Eastbourne title but Osaka faces injury worry
Madison Keys won the Eastbourne title, defeating Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 in 93 minutes for her first title since the 2025 Australian Open. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Bad Homburg Open due to injury.
Emma Raducanu cuts short training session to deepen fears of Wimbledon withdrawal
Emma Raducanu cut short her training session at Wimbledon two days before her opening match due to a right foot injury she had been managing since the Queen's Club final. She had not trained for the previous two days and was seen leaving the venue wearing a medical boot on her right foot.
Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
Panama's squad includes attackers like Abdiel Bainrrutia and Gabriel Torres who can threaten England's defense. The team has played in four World Cup tournaments, with their best performance being a group stage exit in 2018.
Top 14 Final 2026 live streams: How to watch Toulouse v Montpellier from anywhere in the world
# Summary The Top 14 Final 2026 will feature Toulouse playing Montpellier at the Stade de France, with Toulouse seeking their fourth consecutive title. Montpellier are the current Challenge Cup champions and will face Toulouse in this championship match.
“In a game of best attack vs best defence, it will be Saracens’ go-forward that will come out on top.” Saracens v Trailfinders PWR final predictions
# Summary An analysis of the Premiership Women's Rugby final predicts that Saracens' attacking ability will prevail over Trailfinders' strong defensive performance. The prediction assesses both teams' contrasting strengths heading into the championship match.
Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’
Uruguay failed to win any group stage match and was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Spain, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera withdrawn at halftime following his error. Marcelo Bielsa, the 70-year-old coach who took over in 2023, will depart after admitting he left nothing to Uruguayan football and describing his relationship with players as toxic.
Why England should be wary of Panama's hybrid tactics
Panama has employed hybrid tactics that don't reflect their actual World Cup performances based on results alone. England should prepare for tactical approaches that may differ significantly from what Panama's record suggests about their true competitive level.
George criticises 'unacceptable' Auvaa over nightclub incident
Totoa Auvaa was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson. Jamie George, Auvaa's Saracens teammate, described the behaviour as unacceptable.
‘Zinedine Zidane was supposed to take the corner in the World Cup final, not head it in. But I said, “No, let me take this one, you stay in the box”’ Youri Djorkaeff on his part in France’s 1998 World Cup final win
Youri Djorkaeff delivered the corner kick that led to Zinedine Zidane's second goal in France's 1998 World Cup final victory over Brazil. Djorkaeff convinced Zidane to remain in the box rather than take the corner himself.
‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts
Iran's head coach accused the US of treating his team unfairly during World Cup matches and called for FIFA's president to intervene. Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle, with a stoppage-time goal ruled offside.
Quiz! Can you name the England line-up that beat Panama in 2018?
England defeated Panama 6-1 in 2018. The article presents a quiz asking readers to identify England's starting lineup from that match.
‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities
Host cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico initially showed low enthusiasm for the World Cup but have been won over by the visiting fans' excitement and energy. Kansas City, the smallest of 16 host cities, resolved early issues like shuttle bus problems by its second match and now hosts well-attended watch parties and a busy official fan fest.
'Best version of England will come during the World Cup knockouts. Fans need to keep the faith' Clinton Morrison preaches patience after disappointing Three Lions' Ghana draw
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a recent match that disappointed fans expecting a stronger performance. Clinton Morrison believes England's best form will emerge during World Cup knockout stages and urges supporters to maintain confidence in the team.
Egypt through but late drama denies Iran guaranteed last 32 spot
Iran drew 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup match, with Iran's late goal ruled out for offside and a shot hitting the crossbar. Iran must now finish among the top eight third-placed teams to advance to the knockout stages.
Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and qualify for the World Cup round of 32. Belgium advanced on goal difference as the group winners.
Scotland is a victim of a hidden unfair advantage that has destroyed the integrity of the World Cup group stage
The World Cup expanded to 48 teams, creating groups of 16 teams divided into four subgroups of four. This structure disadvantaged Scotland, South Korea, and Senegal by giving some opponents easier matchups than others within their subgroups.
VAR rules out late winner to deny Iran guaranteed last-32 spot
VAR disallowed Shoja Khalilzadeh's injury-time goal, preventing Iran from securing automatic qualification to the round of 32. Iran must now await other results to determine if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament.
Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need
Scotland's World Cup qualification probability dropped to 0.07 percent following their loss to Brazil. The team faces an extremely difficult path forward requiring specific results from remaining matches.
‘I understand why some people think I’m a bitch’: world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on screaming, stunt matches, and why she’s much nicer off court
Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis player, experienced a post-defeat meltdown at the French Open last month and said she felt like quitting tennis, though she had been playing imperiously well before her quarter-final loss. She attributes people's perception of her as aggressive to her on-court demeanor, saying she is much nicer off court.
Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie
Cape Verde secured a World Cup last-32 match against Argentina after Saudi Arabia drew a game played nearly 1,000 miles away in Guadalajara. The island nation of 530,000 people will face Lionel Messi's team in the tournament's knockout stage.
England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain
Uruguay's defeat to Spain and Cape Verde's draw with Saudi Arabia eliminated Uruguay from World Cup qualification. England advanced to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams with a superior points record, and will face Panama on Saturday.