…rare World Cup appearancePublished13 June 2026Image source, Getty ImagesByMani DjazmiBBC SportFor two days, the violence stopped.The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match in conflict-torn Haiti brought the capital Port-au-Prince to a standstill in 2004."Are you sure the Brazilians are playing i…

…'most emotional of my career'Published18 June 2026Image source, Getty ImagesByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistIt remains arguably the greatest men's match ever played.The drama, the quality, the implications of victory for either Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer - it all contributed to an unforgettable masterpiece which co…

…Group J opener against Algeria to catch a glimpse of Lionel MessiByKeifer MacDonaldBBC Sport journalistPublished18 June 2026The first set of matches at the 2026 World Cup is complete.We have seen all 48 teams in action across three countries over a jam-packed seven days, with 75 goals scored and a smattering of upsets,…

Weekly sports quiz: World Cups, F1 and NBAByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalistPublished18 June 2026So much has happened over the past seven days, including the start of both World Cup 2026 and the Women's T20 World Cup, and Lewis Hamilton's first grand prix win in a Ferrari.About 8% of quizzers got full marks in last week's…

…are foreign football fans finding in the US?19 June 2026Kwasi Gyamfi AsieduWashingtonBBCAyoub Baghdad (left) is following Morocco's team at the World Cup Ayoub Baghdad has only just arrived in the US to follow his home team in the World Cup. But already he's been stunned by one big thing - and it's not at all related t…

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?Figure caption, Highlights: A six-goal thriller ends England 4-2 CroatiaByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished18 June 2026England's 4-2 win against Croatia was full of exciting attacking football but the defensive part of the game raised …

…caption, Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round oneByChris CollinsonBBC Sport statisticianPublished18 June 2026The World Cup has already provided plenty of action.In the twenty four matches so far, 75 goals have been scored with the 3.125 goal per game ratio the highest it has been after the first se…

Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group gamesByChris BevanBBC Sport journalistPublished18 June 2026There have already been plenty of shocks at this World Cup but one in particular caught almost everyone out.BBC Sport predictions expert Chris Sutton, AI and 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor…

Follow your club with BBC SportPublished25 December 2024Updated 8 June 2026We have got your team covered with bespoke pages for Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership clubs.There is also a page rounding up all the key news and insight from the Women's Super League.It is your one-stop shop for the latest…

…in the first innings of the women's T20 World Cup against West Indies.Watch more BBC Sport cricket video hereAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's CricketPublished18 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…West Indies edge past Scotland at the Women's T20 World Cup in Headingley.Watch more BBC Sport cricket video hereAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's CricketPublished18 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…caption, The gusty conditons removed Rory McIlroy's cap on the 13th holeBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalistPublished18 June 2026US Open, round one leaderboard-6 W Clark (US**); -2 S Stevens (US), R Cowan (US*), M McGreevy (US), M Fitzpatrick (Eng**), G Woodland (US**), J Rahm (Spa**)Selected: -1 R McIlroy (NI), L Abe…

…head-to-head between Scott McTominay and Ayyoub Bouaddi could be vitalByTom EnglishBBC Scotland's chief sports writerPublished19 June 2026Last weekend in Boston, Scotland played their most important game of international football in 28 years, a walk on the wildside against Haiti, a game that put the heart sideways in e…

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…centre circle.However it is unclear if Fifa's changes will assuage Tuchel's concerns. BBC Sport understands that the Football Association is still awaiting discussions with football's world governing body over the issue.The Group L game in Dallas was Tuchel's first as a World Cup manager but he revealed the occasion, p…

Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stokes is playing for Durham in the County Championship from FridayByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The OvalPublished18 June 2026Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test a…

…from the All Blacks after what was intended to be his final Test in OctoberByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished19 June 2026Veteran Australia prop James Slipper has reversed his retirement from international rugby and is in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.The 37-year-old…

…a rematch and an apology after losing the fight against Oleksandr Usyk ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished18 June 2026The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven last month told a boxing commission he had seen enough to stop the bout in the 11th round befor…

…caption, Canada six-goal win over Qatar marred by serious injuryByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026There is no bigger shop window in football than the World Cup - and goalscorers are certainly taking their chance to shine.The goals are flying in at the tournament - 89 in 28 games in Mexico, Canada…

…agreed to these terms," a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson told the BBC response to Iran's plans to complain.Iran, who switched their base for the World Cup from Arizona in the US to Tijuana in Mexico amid the conflict in the Middle East, have two group games remaining and both are in the US.They f…

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North on Barbarians bench for farewell against WalesImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against AustraliaPublished19 June 2026Updated 24 June 2026Retiring great George North will come off the Barbarians bench for his final…

…in the training game.The game was broken up into two halves of around 25 minutes each.BBC Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Football Association had arranged the friendly to get minutes into certain players' legs.Having arrived back from Dallas at around 10.30pm local time on Wednesday, England players were afforded m…

…take part and return for more tomorrow.Today's player and clues are set by BBC Sport's Huzaifah Khan.After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device. What information do we collect from this quiz?More…

…momentFigure caption, Canada six-goal win over Qatar marred by serious injuryByGary RoseBBC Sport journalist at Vancouver StadiumPublished19 June 2026It should have been a moment of pure joy.Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thra…