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Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email SarahThis will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue:What has been your best moment of the tournament so far? All of the shock results and historic…

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Ecuador v Germany: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email ScottPre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how the World Cup has gone so far. After finishing second in qualifying, there w…

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Sane gives Germany lead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away

Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute, as calls for the goal to be overturned by VAR for a high challenge by Aleksandar Pavlović in the build-up are waived away in this World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive?

Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate.

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Newcastle hit with demand for £3.2m over ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax on transfers

Club owe HMRC £1.9m in tax and handed £1.25m penaltyRelates to investigation of transfers under Mike AshleyNewcastle United have been hit with a demand for £3.2m from HM Revenue and Customs over a “deliberate” failure to pay tax, according to official disclosures that relate to a near decade-long i…

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The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Ewan Murray

A mess against Brazil, Steve Clarke’s side are in purgatory, hanging around as a faint hope of a place in the last 32 lives onThe sad thing is that in a matter of weeks, this will all have been forgotten. The intensely tribal nature of Scotland’s football domain means that a new domestic campaign …

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Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.

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Erling Haaland v Kylian Mbappé: how the Norway and France hitmen match up

Two of the best forwards in the game face each other in the World Cup on Friday. Their most dramatic contrast is in international football• Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
• All-time World Cup goalscorersNorway v France is arguably the most talent-loaded fixture in the World Cup grou…

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Are Scotland 'not good enough' to impress at World Cup?

What is the mood among Scotland fans and pundits post-group stage at the World Cup?

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All done deals in June 2026

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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Playing at a World Cup is unforgettable but it requires every ounce of your dedication | Rodrygo

I savour the memory of playing for Brazil at the 2022 tournament – but it was a privilege that took effortFor a player the World Cup day begins with everyone gathering in the restaurant for breakfast at the scheduled time. Buffet options are determined by the nutritionist, who specifies which food …

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Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

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Senegal’s World Cup is hanging by a thread after comedy of errors on and off pitch

Pape Thiaw’s side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from tough group after persisting issue of poor governanceAs the most successful president in Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) history, Augustin Senghor was looking forward to overseeing the Lions of Teranga’s World Cup campaign, af…

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Tottenham sign former Arsenal midfielder Pelova

Tottenham confirm the signing of Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova following her exit from Arsenal.

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New Hearts boss Vrancken ready to challenge Old Firm

Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers.

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World Cup makes more than enough money - New York mayor Mamdani

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.

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Football Daily | No Scotland, no party? Brazil boogie all over Tartan Army’s World Cup fun

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Sorry, I’m a Lady, The Devil Sent You to Lorado and Sleepy-Time-Toy are reminders that no one remembers the bad times, the mind is selective and focuses on the positives. Baccara’s back catalogue is roughly one song long, the other…

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Cross examination: is old-fashioned wing play making a comeback?

What is behind the glut of goals from crosses at this World Cup? And will teams continue their aerial bombardments?By Opta AnalystFootball is cyclical. Trends come and go. After the rise of inverted wingers, who tend to cut in and shoot, are we seeing the return of traditional wingers – those wide …

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Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the fieldSeattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with “Pride Match” celebrations this week despite backlash from Egypt and Iran, who have called for the …

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Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS

The broadcaster has covered every World Cup since 1986, and all signs point to Australia’s match against Paraguay breaking recordsThe World Cup clash between the Socceroos and Paraguay represents a potential milestone for Australian football, as the team chase qualification for the knockout rounds …

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Bellamy to stay with Wales as Burnley move off

Wales manager Craig Bellamy's proposed move to take charge at Championship side Burnley has fallen through.

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'Dream come true' - McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City

Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.

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Hincapie completes permanent £34.5m Arsenal move

Defender Piero Hincapie makes his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent.

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Who is new Hearts head coach Vrancken?

BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who is taking over at Hearts.

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The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

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The difference between Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel is not that simple | Cath Bishop

The assumption that the England coach gave his team a rocket against Croatia at half-time is wrong. In fact he did the oppositeWe’ve completed the Southgate leadership lessons and now we find ourselves at the beginning of the Tuchelosophy course. We can already see some of the key modules we’ll be …

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Scotland on the brink after Brazil beating, Mexico march on | World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance Continue reading...

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Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City

England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.

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Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far – video

“It’s been really sparky and perky and a reminder that international football is something people actually do for passion,” says our chief sports writer Barney Ronay.From Gianni Infantino’s heavy reliance on a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily, to ‘the wretched and mendacious’ …

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Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland await fate

BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

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EFL fixtures: West Ham go to Burnley, Wolves host Blackburn in Championship openers

League One: Notts Co v Leicester, Barnsley v BromleyYork return to League Two with visit of Bristol RoversWolves will launch the Championship season at home against Blackburn, while West Ham head to Burnley in a meeting of the other two relegated sides in one of the more eye-catching fixtures on th…

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York host Bristol Rovers and Rochdale visit Newport

Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.

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Leicester start League One season at Notts County

Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.

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League Two fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

The League Two fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released and here is where you can find links to your team's full fixture list.

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League One fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

The League One fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released - find your club's full list here.

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Championship fixtures: Your club-by-club guide

See your Championship club's full fixture list for the forthcoming 2026-27 season.