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Van Dijk: Netherlands must be ready to fight at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk believes the Oranje must be ready to fight for their championship dream. The team arrived in Kansas City on Tuesday, ahead of their  2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Japan."Finally we

England face India in final T20 World Cup warm-up - live updates

The Spurs can match the Knicks’ energy in the NBA finals but not their desperation | Chuck D

As a lifelong Knicks fan, the Public Enemy frontman knows how much New York craves an end to its 53-year NBA title droughtI didn’t see the Knicks win their second championship in 1973 because I had to go to bed.That night, the Knicks beat the LA Lakers, but clinching game was on the west coast and it was a school night. I couldn’t watch it. I was 13 and in seventh grade. Back then things were different. Today, 13-year-olds stay up to 5am. But I had to go to bed.Chuck D was talking to Jacob Uitti...

Laboured Lionesses must sharpen up or risk missing out on World Cup

England are in a pickle. The reigning European champions can no longer qualify automatically for next summer's World Cup in Brazil. They must negotiate a tricky play-off campaign to get there.

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch June 10, 20265:00 AM ET Juliana Kim Workers work from a crane at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) on June 7, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images We've talked about the astronomical ticket prices. The fragile geopolitics that almost made Iran withdraw. And the summer heat posing a risk across host cities....

Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.

Keane and Fernandes clear air after assist dispute

Keane and Fernandes clear air after assist disputeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Keane said Fernandes "won't be winning trophies" if he prioritises himself above the teamByElizabeth BotcherbyBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoRoy Keane has cleared the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, with the pair having a "lovely chat" after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane also implied Fern...

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back at the World Cup?

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back at the World Cup?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wales fans missed out on the chance to support their side at the World Cup after being beaten on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-offsByChris WathanBBC Sport WalesPublished1 minute agoCommentsIt is a question Wales fans didn't want to ask themselves.After all, the plan had been to be following Craig Bellamy's side across Canada, Mexico and the US as the country wrapped itself in its se...

When will an African side win the World Cup?

When will an African side win the World Cup?Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Asamoah Gyan's Ghana and Roger Milla's Cameroon both reached the World Cup quarter-finals - an achievement surpassed by Morocco in 2022ByRob Stevens and Ian WilliamsBBC Sport AfricaPublished8 minutes ago"If there's something I want to see before God takes me to heaven or hell it would be great to see an African nation win [the World Cup], because this is a tournament that we all love passionately in Africa."Sunday...

Rude and dangerous or 'classic Aussie culture': Viewers divided over viral clip of teen on e-bike inside a Coles supermarket ruining shoppers' day

READ MORE: Coles shoppers face higher paper bag fee on online ordersSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:50, 10 June 2026 | Updated: 09:52, 10 June 2026 e-mail View comments

FC Barcelona Decides To Axe Manchester United Winger Rashford

BusinessSportsMoneyFC Barcelona Decides To Axe Manchester United Winger RashfordByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 04:49am EDTJun 10, 2026, 04:53am EDTFC Barcelona has decided to bid "adeu" or "adios" to Marcus Rashford by not exercising the Manchester United-owned winger's buy option according to MARCA.Getty ImagesFC Barcelona has decide...

Sciver-Brunt and Jones star as England seal thrilling five-run win vs India

England survived a late fightback from India as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones struck half-centuries to lead Charlotte Edwards' side to a five-run victory in their second and final ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match against India.

Spain Makes Decision On FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal at World Cup

BusinessSportsMoneySpain Makes Decision On FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal at World CupByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 04:37am EDTSpain have made a decision on when Lamine Yamal will make his World Cup debut according to SPORT.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSpain and its national team manager Luis de la Fuente have made a decision on how to h...

Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch role

Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch roleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rob Lee's career began as a teenager with HornchurchByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished6 minutes agoNational League newcomers Hornchurch have appointed former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football.Lee, 60, began his career at the London club, who were promoted to the National League last month after winning the National League South play-offs.He went on to...

Where does Kuldeep Yadav fit in India's new spin puzzle?

Manav Suthar's dream debut has further crowded India's spin department. With Ravindra Jadeja set to return for the Sri Lanka tour, Washington Sundar firmly established as an all-rounder and the management prioritising multi-skilled cricketers, Kuldeep Yadav finds himself under pressure as his batting limitations and recent performances come under scrutiny.

Hakkinen on why Leclerc was right to re-sign with Ferrari

Two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen gives his take on Leclerc's decision to extend his stay with Ferrari.

Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match

A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.

FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts

Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.

World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character

World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon characterTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Narey v BrazilByGordon WaddellFor BBC ScotlandPublished1 minute agoThe Scotland squad for the 1982 World Cup was the most internationally adept the nation had ever assembled.Ten European Cup winners' medals between them from the previous five years, three Uefa Cup winners and four European Super...

Russian-occupied Crimea suffers fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

Hundreds of drivers lined up at gas stations in Crimea amid a rationing scheme introduced to manage fuel shortages on the Russian-occupied peninsula. Crimea began suffering fuel shortages after Ukraine started targeting one of the main highways linking the peninsula to the Russian mainland.