France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe stars as Les Bleus begin World Cup 2026 campaign with huge win
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How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way
France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament
Canada refuses to allow Ghana’s Thomas Partey into country after visa appeal – despite being let in by US
Michael Olise elevates Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance
Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York
Argentina vs Algeria LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest as reigning champions get campaign underway
Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will feature a host of stars including Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez against underdogs Algeria
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charge after allegedly using bad check to buy $200,000 watch
Boxer could face 20 years in jail if found guiltyMayweather’s attorney has not commentedFloyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges over allegations he used a bad check to buy a $200,000 watch in 2024.The charges are for theft and intent to defraud. The theft charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years in jail if someone is found guilty, although …
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All change for the Oval as England hope for normality after extraordinary week
It is rare to make five changes after winning by more than a hundred runs, but this has not been a normal week between Tests for EnglandThese past 10 days must have been curious for New Zealand’s cricketers, as their restful mid-series downtime was occasionally interrupted by news of England’s latest convulsions. “I guess it probably wasn’t …
Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge
This was an ominous start from the World Cup favourites. A sputtering first-half performance gave way to a second period characterised by a combination of physical intensity and technical ability that few club sides, never mind nations, can match. Add on a historic couple of goals for Kylian Mbappé and some superlative playmaking from Michael Olise and this …
Iraq v Norway: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ World Cup news: kick-off 6pm EDT/11pm BST/8am AEST⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Beau1 min Iraq go direct to start, with Amir Al-Ammari hammering a ball from midfield, but his target is surrounded by Norwegian defenders, and Nyland easily collects.Atcho blows his whistle, and there’s a sea of red in the stands. Continue …
Meet the new Frankie Dettori! Billy Loughnane, 20, delights Royal Ascot crowd with winner in St James's Palace Stakes... and your three best bets for day two
The irrepressible 20-year-old delighted the day one Ascot crowds with success aboard Betfred 2,000 Guineas winner Bow Echo who overcame trouble leaving the stalls to hold on.
Ghana LOSE appeal for Thomas Partey to play in World Cup opener vs Panama - with midfielder having not declared rape charges against him when he first applied for a visa to enter Canada
MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Partey has lost his appeal against being denied entry to Canada - after it emerged at a hearing that he had not declared his rape charges on his original submission.
I was there for Iran vs New Zealand - this is what it was really like after the boos
Iran's World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand in Los Angeles became a flashpoint for political tensions.
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World Cup controversy erupts as Kylian Mbappe denied clear penalty in France vs Senegal
Ireland hit four boundaries in final over to set England 119 to win
Watch Ireland hit four boundaries in the final over to push their total up to 118-9 in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton.
What could Scotland learn from Cape Verde as Morocco loom?
Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.
Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.
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Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over England at The Oval.
Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
