World Cup 2026: Norway v France, Uruguay v Spain, and More
Norway face France to decide Group I winner; Uruguay need result vs Spain; Belgium seek first win. Full schedule, TV channels, streaming info for June 26 World Cup games.
Norway face France to decide Group I winner; Uruguay need result vs Spain; Belgium seek first win. Full schedule, TV channels, streaming info for June 26 World Cup games.
England need to beat Panama to guarantee World Cup knockout stage qualification, but a draw or even a loss could still see them through depending on other results.
Edinburgh Airport faced major disruption as thunderstorms caused flight diversions and cancellations. Services were rerouted to Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, and Dublin, with delays up to three hours.
Emergency services including air ambulance, police, fire crews, and paramedics responded to a major incident at Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon on Friday morning; three fire engines were dispatched, but the nature of the incident remains unclear.
Thunderstorms caused delays, diversions, and cancellations at Edinburgh Airport on June 26, 2026, affecting flights from multiple cities including London, New York, and Chicago.
The CAA reports nearly 650 lithium battery incidents in hold luggage in a year, double the previous year, as pilots warn of fire risks. An easyJet flight was diverted due to a power bank.
FIFA confirms rainbow flags are permitted at the Egypt vs Iran World Cup match in Seattle, despite both countries criminalizing homosexuality and Iran imposing the death penalty.
World Cup fans at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas are sheltering in buses due to severe lightning ahead of the Netherlands vs Tunisia match, with forecasts warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Severe lightning at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas forces World Cup fans to seek shelter in buses ahead of the Netherlands vs Tunisia match.
A large fire erupted near Copeland Park in Peckham, London, sending thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency services are at the scene. This is a breaking story.
The BBC partners with the Sidemen for a free World Cup watchalong of Germany vs Ecuador on Thursday. Kick-off at 9pm BST on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, and YouTube.
Algeria's Luca Zidane among goalkeepers struggling with Adidas Trionda ball; academic paper confirms 'drag crisis' effect at certain speeds, making saves harder.
The Met Office has issued an extended yellow thunderstorm warning for 31 areas across the UK, with lightning, hail, and gusts up to 60mph expected from 6pm to 11pm on Thursday.
The Met Office warns heavy rain and lightning will hit six UK areas from 6pm, with a yellow thunderstorm warning for South West England until midnight. Possible power cuts, flooding, and 60mph winds.
Russia's space activities, including satellite jamming and close approaches, raise fears of conflict in orbit. German Major General Michael Traut warns of potential nuclear weapons deployment, which could devastate global infrastructure.
Met Office issues 10-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for 106 areas across England and Wales, with Scotland under a separate warning, as record-breaking heatwave reaches 39°C.
The Met Office warns beachgoers of cold water shock risk as extreme heat alert covers England and Wales. Sea temperatures remain low, posing dangers to swimmers.
A Florida expat who moved to the UK was surprised by the intensity of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching 40°C. He described an involuntary sound when touching his car steering wheel.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino hints hydration breaks, splitting matches into four quarters, will feature in future World Cups and likely spread to Premier League and Champions League.
The Met Office warns 98 areas across the UK will face high humidity overnight Thursday, exacerbating the heatwave with elevated nighttime temperatures.
The Met Office issues a warning for swimmers as record-breaking temperatures hit, highlighting cold water shock risks and safety advice from the RNLI.
London's Central line reached 39.4C, the hottest Tube line, as the UK recorded its hottest June day at 36.1C. Commuters report 'hellish' conditions.
Two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, causing building collapses in Caracas and triggering a tsunami warning for coasts within 300 km of the epicentre.
Leeds Bradford Airport evacuated after fire alarm, causing flight delays and passenger chaos. Normal operations resumed within two hours.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Caracas, Venezuela, triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas. Residents reported intense shaking, and authorities urged caution.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Venezuela's coast on June 24, prompting a tsunami warning for coasts within 300 km, including Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba.
FIFA's expanded 48-team World Cup sees 8 of 12 third-place teams advance. Rules explained: head-to-head now primary group tiebreaker, fair-play conduct score, and FIFA ranking as final decider.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mendocino County, California, on June 24, just hours before the USA faces Turkey in a World Cup group stage match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Cars in Europe have grown 1.2cm longer and 0.5cm wider yearly since 2000, leading to an estimated 2,600 extra crash deaths annually by 2040 and loss of 100,000 parking spaces in London, Transport & Environment warns.
Panama and Jordan are eliminated from the 2026 World Cup before final group games due to FIFA's new head-to-head tiebreaker rule, which prioritises results over goal difference.