…successes.Canada picked up their first-ever point, after Mexico opened the tournament in style with victory over South Africa - accompanied by two colourful opening ceremonies - but it was the USA who really took the plaudits.Their impressive 4-1 demolition of Paraguay silenced a few doubters - and home reaction sugges…

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…

'This could only exist in America': What 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 …

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 …

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers Figure 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 …

…intensity and go for it under boss Jesse Marsch, so this will be a fascinating clash of styles.Qatar surprised a few people with how well they played against the Swiss and their coach Julen Lopetegui will be happy to sit back again and look to hit Canada on the break. Canada created plenty of chances against Bosnia-Her…

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 …

McIlroy makes solid US Open start before conditions alter dynamicImage source, Getty ImagesImage 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…

After the big one comes the even bigger one for ScotlandImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The midfield 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 int…

Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Messi was in tears following his first World Cup hat-trick against AlgeriaByElizabeth ConwaySpanish football reporterPublished18 June 2026Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the famil…

Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographersImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Tuchel and his coaching staff in the dugout had their view blocked during the anthemsByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished18 June 2026England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers …

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…

'Old dog' Slipper U-turns on Australia retirementImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Slipper received a guard of honour 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 h…

Usyk ref had seen enough to end fight before bellImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rico Verhoeven called for 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 Usy…

Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictionsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup Published19 June 2026Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.Iran are allowed to…

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossipImage gallerySkip image galleryImage source, MirrorImage caption, Mirror back page Image source, ExpressImage caption, Express back page Image source, StarImage caption, Star back page Image source, i SportImage caption, i Sport back pageImage source, TimesImage c…

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…

Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtimeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman StadiumBySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent in Kansas City and Alex Howell, Football reporter in Kansas CityPublished19 June 2026Thomas Tuchel th…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 12Published19 June 2026Welcome to our Who am I? game.The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score …

A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's 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…

Can Exeter complete title-winning turnaround? Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Exeter held off a late Bath surge to win 27-26 in their semi-final last weekByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished19 June 2026Two dressing-room scenes less than 14 months apart could not tell more aptly the story of how far Exeter…

London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The London Marathon was first held in 1981, when 7,747 runners were accepted into the raceByHarry Poole, BBC Sport journalist and Katie Gornall, BBC Sport correspondentPublished19 June 2026The London Marathon will be held across two day…

Backstedt sprints to Tour de Suisse Femmes stage winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zoe Backstedt turned professional in 2022Published19 June 2026Britain's Zoe Backstedt won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes on Friday, producing a commanding finish to a bunch sprint in Bad Ragaz.The 21-year-old Welshwom…

Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appealImage source, ReutersImage caption, George Russell finished 12th in the Monaco Grand Prix after serving a drive-through penaltyByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished19 June 2026Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.The championship l…

Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-outImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Janse van Rensburg first moved to England in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London IrishByMike Henson, BBC Sport rugby union news reporter and Sara Orchard, Rugby union commentatorPublished19 June 2026…