With the World Cup expanding to a massive 104 matches, navigating the "morass of endless football" can feel a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, the Guardian’s chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, has done the heavy lifting. He breaks down the group stage fixtures you absolutely cannot miss - from historic David v Goliath battles to high-stakes political …

McIlroy not a fan of planned two-tier system for eventsFleetwood and Åberg drawn with world No 2 at US OpenRory McIlroy believes the “false economy” created by the threat of LIV Golf may now be putting some well-established PGA Tour events at risk. The world No 2 and current Masters champion said he felt people had lost sight of how good the tour was …

SIMON JONES: Spurs had previously had two offers rejected for the Netherlands international but the 26-year-old was set on teaming up with Roberto de Zerbi.

England will begin their latest attempt to break a six-decade major trophy drought against Croatia on Wednesday, with temperatures in Dallas expected to reach the mid-thirties.

The two countries will face off over 1,000 miles away in Kansas City later today, but those who cannot attend the game at Arrowhead flooded to Midtown Manhattan instead.

MIKE KEEGAN IN TEXAS: England fans have been warned that they cannot bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.

Tottenham have agreed a £52million deal to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who is currently at the World Cup.

Manuel Ugarte has been told he has no future at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim could now offer him an escape route.

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is of interest to several Premier League clubs this summer.

Groupings and tee times for the opening round of the 126th US Open, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.

England take on Croatia in their first game at World Cup 2026 and our betting expert Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, is backing the Three Lions to win by one goal and spies a Harry Kane fouls angle.

Foul-mouthed Frenchman Corentin Moutet faces a heavy ATP fine after turning the air blue at Queen's Club in a shocking live television interview.

Bow Echo narrowly confirmed form with Gstaad in a grandstand finish to the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

England coach Brian McDermott has recalled reigning Man of Steel Jake Connor and named 10 uncapped players in a 38-man performance squad ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

Serena Williams' Wimbledon preparations suffered a blow on Tuesday as she and doubles partner Karolina Muchova were beaten in the opening round of the Berlin Open.

World Athletics launches a new project to inform and improve its policies around pregnancy and childbirth for female athletes.

British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.

Corentin Moutet says he "hopes you guys didn't get offended" after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen's.

Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.