Former Scotland boss Craig Levein says players must take responsibility for their World Cup exit, blaming defensive errors for defeats to Morocco and Brazil, not head coach Steve Clarke.
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese reveals he rejected a move to Manchester United to study at Harvard, now starring at the World Cup.
George Russell kept pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix after an investigation into his lap time set under yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash. Stewards cleared Russell, ruling he lifted enough under single-waved yellows.
Ben Duckett scored his first Test century in over a year, crediting a fitness regime that saw him lose 6kg (13lb) for his form in the heat at Trent Bridge.
Substitute Pape Gueye scored two long-range stunners as Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 to keep their World Cup last-32 hopes alive with a +2 goal difference.
England manager Thomas Tuchel must solve selection dilemmas and low-block tactics against Panama after a 0-0 draw with Ghana, with fitness concerns over Declan Rice and Reece James complicating plans.
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to top Group H, eliminating the two-time champions from the World Cup. Alex Baena's 41st-minute goal, aided by a Muslera error, sealed Uruguay's fate.
Uruguay exit the World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, with Marcelo Bielsa facing criticism over squad unrest, individual errors, and a toxic atmosphere.
The inaugural Nations Championship launches with north vs south matchups, long-haul flights, and concerns over fairness and carbon footprint. England faces a grueling itinerary.
The US men's national team's potential route to the 2026 World Cup final includes Bosnia, Belgium, Spain, France, and England, with ratings for each match.
Cape Verde reach last 32 after 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay crash out following 1-0 loss to Spain amid chaos and red card.
Coco Gauff advises Maya Joint to ignore the scoreboard when facing Serena Williams at Wimbledon, recalling her own tactic against Venus Williams at age 15.
George North scored a try seconds after coming on as a substitute in his Barbarians debut against Wales, thrilling the 20,000-strong crowd at Twickenham in his final professional match.
Emma Raducanu raises Wimbledon fitness concerns after walking out of a practice match and cancelling her press conference, with her right ankle strapped.
Gary Lineker called FIFA's five-match ban on Qatar's Assim Madibo 'nonsense' and 'absurd' after a tackle that broke Canada's Ismael Kone's leg, sparking debate over the punishment.
Peter Lawwell left Celtic due to intolerable abuse. Now the club is rudderless, with no permanent manager, few signings, and chaos looming as rivals prepare for next season.
Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner refused to answer questions about the player media boycott, citing welfare concerns and prize money disputes.
Wales start their summer campaign against the Barbarians at Twickenham, with George North playing his final match. Four debutants expected off the bench.
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill admits the title defence will be a 'tough old time' with Rangers strengthening under Derek McInnes and Hearts pushing hard after last season's final-day decider.
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has defended Liverpool's Florian Wirtz after the £116m midfielder was criticised for his World Cup performances, insisting he just needs a goal.
Scotland need three favourable results today to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, after a 3-0 loss to Brazil left them on the brink.
Ecuador president Daniel Noboa declared a public holiday after the national team's 2-1 win over Germany secured a place in the World Cup last 32 for only the second time.
FIFA rejects France's request to wear black armbands for Didier Deschamps' mother, while pushing to change penalty shootout rules before knockout stages.
Robert Prosinecki, a chain-smoking midfielder, remains the only player to score at a World Cup for two nations—Yugoslavia and Croatia—a record unlikely to be broken.
England sit top of Group L on four points. A win over Panama doesn't guarantee first place; Ghana could overtake on goal difference. Draw or loss scenarios also analysed.
Juan Pablo Montoya responds to Max Verstappen's criticism, saying he has no ill feeling and 'couldn't give two f***s' about the Red Bull driver after their public spat over mocking the sport.
Ousmane Dembele scored a stunning hat-trick in 32 minutes as France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I and set up a Round of 32 clash with Sweden.
New Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken reveals his football philosophy, dubbed the 'football Bible', and his belief in clarity and joy, as he aims to bring his brand of organised chaos to Scottish football after a whisky tour in Edinburgh two years ago.
US goalkeeper Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United apprenticeship to study at Harvard. Now he is his country's No.1 at World Cup 2026, having conceded just once in two group matches.
Thomas Tuchel insists he has seen nothing from other teams at the World Cup to worry him, sending a confident message to his England squad as they prepare to face Panama.