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| Manager McKenna leaves promoted Ipswich Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:13:51 GMT |
| Essex Police given new Sullivan information Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:19:54 GMT |
| US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations' Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:08:28 GMT |
| Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:32 GMT |
| Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches Everton are told they must pay Burnley £35m for the impact of a breach of the Premier League's financial rules. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:17:05 GMT |
| Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:53 GMT |
| Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:38 GMT |
| Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie' Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:57:42 GMT |
| World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games? Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:24:55 GMT |
| Rashford future uncertain as Barca deal deadline looms Man Utd are yet to be told whether Barcelona intend to sign England international Marcus Rashford for £26m before 15 June deadline following his loan spell. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:01:14 GMT |
| Follow World Cup 2026 with live lock screen updates on the BBC Sport app BBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:28:47 GMT |
| Set up BBC Sport website and app to show you more Scotland this World Cup With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:34 GMT |
| Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT |
| VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:18:27 GMT |
| Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:27:59 GMT |
| How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational transfer bids ever made. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:43:44 GMT |
| Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3 Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:51:24 GMT |
| The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:45:28 GMT |
| Spurs complete Senesi signing after Bournemouth exit Tottenham confirm the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:53:26 GMT |
| How Sancho's dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare Jadon Sancho leaves Manchester United, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:19:25 GMT |
| 'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:59:00 GMT |
| Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations". Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:40:38 GMT |
| USA not totally reliant on Pulisic - Balboa Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:29:31 GMT |
| 'Rashford's a dead cert' – Rooney, Walcott & Defoe on England's wide options Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Jermain Defoe, Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers assess England's wide options for the World Cup. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:40:37 GMT |
| Watch: Weir scores four as Scotland beat Israel to win group Watch the highlights as Scotland beat Israel 5-1, with Caroline Weir scoring four goals in Hungary to top their Women's World Cup qualifying group ahead of Belgium and win promotion to League A for the next Nations League. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:56:34 GMT |
| When will an African side win the World Cup? Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:53:25 GMT |
| World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:47:21 GMT |
| Anderson's rise from League Two loan to potential British record transfer How Elliot Anderson has gone from Bristol Rovers to the verge of becoming the most expensive British player ever. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:45 GMT |
| Why this World Cup will showcase 'different Steve Clarke' The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:24:31 GMT |
| Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching? Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:38 GMT |
| How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals? When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:23 GMT |
| Highlights: Wales beat Czech Republic 3-1 to top group Watch highlights as Wales beat Czech Republic in Cardiff in Women's World Cup qualifying. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:27:59 GMT |
| Highlights: Switzerland sweep aside Northern Ireland Watch highlights as group winners Switzerland finish their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland in Lurgan. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:51:41 GMT |
| 'You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:14:13 GMT |
| Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:59:43 GMT |
| Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:56:58 GMT |
| Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:58:52 GMT |
| Highlights: Romania 2-1 Wales Watch the best of the action as Romania defeat Wales 2-1 in Bucharest. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:24:35 GMT |
| 'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:10:22 GMT |
| Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:35:38 GMT |
| England miss out on automatic World Cup spot - so what happens now? England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:14 GMT |
| FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:11:22 GMT |
| Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023 The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:10:22 GMT |
| Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT |
| 'I designed football shirts for World cup winners' Rob Warner created Italy's royal blue kit in which they lifted the trophy in 2006. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:43 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly England must take the longer route to Brazil 2027 via the play-off rounds later this year Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:00 GMT |
| Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:06:21 GMT |
| Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:28 GMT |
| Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch role Hornchurch appoint former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:36:34 GMT |
| From risk of death to oldest man at World Cup - walking miracle Gordon How Craig Gordon's career has been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a few months ago. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:10:56 GMT |
| 'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:42:53 GMT |
| More than the Score The United States, Canada and Mexico will co-host the biggest ever World Cup Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:16:00 GMT |
| Tottenham defender Davies signs new one-year deal Experienced Tottenham Hotspur and Wales defender Ben Davies takes his stay at the north London club into a 13th year. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:22:26 GMT |
| Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:57:24 GMT |
| How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when one goes off? BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:59:10 GMT |
| From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:55:11 GMT |
| Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation's superstar Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people? Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:52:13 GMT |
| The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:11:06 GMT |
| 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. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:38 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain Gareth Southgate confronts the crisis facing boys and young men across Britain. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Busby, Shankly and Stein: The makers of modern football The incredible story of three of the most influential men in football history. Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Remember when the 2022 World Cup was hosted in Qatar? How has the 2022 World Cup ended up in Qatar? Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:40:00 GMT |
| What are the deadlines for World Cup squads? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:18 GMT |
| How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:40 GMT |
| Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season. Mon, 25 May 2026 14:08:29 GMT |
| Who won the Premier League golden boot? BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards. Sun, 24 May 2026 19:05:28 GMT |
| Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Sun, 24 May 2026 21:01:33 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League assists in a season? Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT |
| Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:32 GMT |
| How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals? When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:23 GMT |
| Why this World Cup will showcase 'different Steve Clarke' The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:24:31 GMT |
| Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT |
| Icons of Football: 12 months with Craig Gordon One last goal. Behind the scenes with the resolute comeback keeper with a World Cup dream Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Podcast: Why this Scotland squad feels different Scotland’s club mentality, big selection calls and why Steve Clarke has full buy‑in Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:47:21 GMT |
| Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching? Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:38 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly England must take the longer route to Brazil 2027 via the play-off rounds later this year Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:00 GMT |
| FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:11:22 GMT |
| England face up to two rounds of World Cup play-offs England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:14 GMT |
| Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT |
| Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:28 GMT |
| How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:25 GMT |
| The summer a golden generation lost its shine The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT |
| How Toone is navigating grief through football England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary. Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:22 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. |