…Stadium for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with England aiming to reach the tournament’s showpiece match for the first time since 1966, while defending champions Argentina seek another appearance in the final. Atlanta Police said additional officers and security resources will be deployed across the city to…

…name. Many pundits believe Spain possess one of the strongest squads in this year’s tournament. After beginning their campaign with a disappointing goalless draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente’s side have steadily gathered momentum. Their biggest challenge now will be containing France’s form…

…and ensure the squad reaches peak physical condition before moving to Rabat for the tournament. Nigeria will head into the competition, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 16 in Morocco, aiming to retain their continental crown, extend their record to 11 titles and secure one of the qualification places for the 20…

…in the opening singles rubber, giving the team an early lead in their first tie of the tournament. Burundi responded in the second singles through Ange Ishimwe, who defeated Success Ogunjobi 6-3, 6-3 to level the contest and send the tie into a decisive doubles rubber. Needing a victory to avoid an opening-day setback,…

…FIFA, UEFA and the KNVB about the matter and expressed disappointment at missing the tournament.The alleged incident reportedly occurred while Dieperink was in London ahead of a UEFA Conference League fixture between Crystal Palace and Fiorentina. In a statement announcing his death, the KNVB described Dieperink as a r…

…ahead of the blockbuster 2026 World Cup semi-final clash against England in Atlanta. The tournament holders booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, setting up a highly anticipated showdown against the Three Lions, who edged a 2-1 win over Norway in the quarter-finals. According to repor…

…FIFA World Cup, Nigeria have missed the last two editions of the men’s Olympic football tournament. With the NSC allaying fears over his future, Chelle has also expressed his desire to remain in charge of the Super Eagles. “I try to do my job and I want to say thank you for all the support. If I have some time, I will…

…ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP) The encounter will be their first World Cup meeting since the 2002 tournament. 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final fixtures Tuesday, July 14 France vs Spain Time: 20:00 Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas Wednesday, July 15 England vs Argentina Time: 20:00 Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Remaining fixtures Sa…

…offense. A dramatic rise in clinical finishing and tactical fluidity across the tournament has seen goal-scoring rates climb to historic heights. Countries have continued to score goals to ensure their side progress to the next stage of the tournament, with this in mind we have curated a list of those with the highest…

…negotiations. Germany are seeking a fresh start after another disappointing major tournament. Since lifting the World Cup in 2014 under Joachim Low, the four-time world champions have struggled to replicate that success, suffering group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 before their latest knockout-stage disappointment. Klo…

…to complete an 8-5 aggregate victory. The Nigerian side confirmed their place at the tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, with an entertaining victory at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. Joseph inspires Nigeria to qualification Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg in I…

…in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after lifting the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco in the final earlier this year. However, their campaign unravelled quickly. The West Africans lost t…

…outcomes have prompted fresh talks over consistency in FIFA’s decision-making during the tournament. Following criticism over the Balogun case, FIFA released an 871-word statement explaining that the ruling was reached after “considering all of the specific circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence available.…

…in win over ItalyNations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournamentNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contractChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want Argentina's Joaquin Oviedo is tackled by Adam Beard Sam Costelow converted all three of Wales' tries but Argentina, for who…

…over Zverev. “It means a lot to me to play one more final here. It’s the most special tournament we have,” said Sinner, who crashed out in the second round of the recent French Open. Sinner will be competing in his seventh Grand Slam final and his first since losing to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open last year. The 24-ye…

…minute. European champions Spain, who earlier conceded their first goal in the entire tournament, will now face the swashbuckling French in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the game would be “a final before the final”, given the quality of both teams. The post England battle Norway as Arg…

…triumphs in 1994 and 2002, finishing as the top scorer with eight goals in the latter tournament. Despite achieving immense global success on the pitch, the sudden transition to everyday life left a profound void that heavily impacted his personal life and well-being. "When you decide to leave the game, it feels like s…

…for more than a decade, quietly shaping the determination with which he approached every tournament that followed. When Portugal finally reached another European Championship final in France twelve years later, fate seemed almost cruel in denying him the opportunity to decide the match on the pitch. Forced off through…

…half-time to level the contest and score the first goal Spain had conceded during the tournament. Both teams created chances after the break, but neither could find a breakthrough until Merino’s decisive intervention late in the game. The victory sends Spain into the World Cup semi-finals, where they will meet France i…

…Cup media centre in Kansas City, raising fresh concerns over safety at the Three Lions' tournament base. The incident occurred on Thursday at the media facility near England's training headquarters at Swope Soccer Village. According to reports, a man carrying a wrench entered the restricted area while shouting, alarmin…

…Footballer of the Year. He also represented the nation at multiple major international tournaments, cementing his legacy as one of Africa's most accomplished players.At club level, Mané enjoyed a successful six-year spell at Liverpool, where he made 196 appearances and scored 90 goals, winning the Premier League, UEFA…

…edition the Super Eagles have failed to qualify for, having also missed the 2022 tournament. Prior to that, the team had only failed to qualify once since making its World Cup debut in 1994, missing the 2006 tournament in Germany.Beyond the sporting disappointment, Nigeria's failure to qualify also carries significant…

…said the team endured significant financial challenges despite eventually winning the tournament. According to him, the then Nigeria Football Association failed to pay for the team’s hotel accommodation and meals. He claimed the players were served the same meal, rice and sauce, for an entire week. When they questioned…

…in the Round of 16, despite a red card to Jarell Quansah. Norway pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets by knocking out five-time champions Brazil 2-1, riding on a sensational double from Erling Haaland. For England, this is another step in what is becoming a sustained late-stage run at major tournaments, wi…

…Spain enter the match in Los Angeles as strong favorites, having not conceded a goal all tournament. Belgium have had a more testing time of it, only narrowly topping their group after two draws with Egypt and Iran, and requiring a late comeback to dispatch Senegal. But at a press conference Thursday, Garcia appeared t…