World Cup 2026 tiebreakers: How can teams advance to the next round?
This year's expanded 48-team tournament has fundamentally altered the competition's format and how group stage tiebreakers operate
ECB reviews Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale
Sanjay Patel owns more than 75% of SMP73’s sharesCounty say work was done before his appointmentThe England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to review a payment of £1.75m from Yorkshire to a company controlled by the club’s chief executive, Sanjay Patel, for consultancy work relating to the Hundred sale.The club’s 2025 accounts, which were …
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Fulham talks with Alvaro Arbeloa continue as former Liverpool star discusses three-year deal to succeed Marco Silva - as Ipswich confirm Gary O'Neil appointment
Discussions have taken place over a three-year contract and the make-up of his backroom team as the former Liverpool defender prepares to cut his teeth in Premier League management.
The ONE Norwegian fan refusing to join in with team's viral World Cup celebration! Hilarious moment single supporter sits still as thousands do 'The Viking'
Norway supporters have been showing off the World Cup's most eye-catching cheer - The Viking Row - in support of their team.
Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary star Ed Matthews is humiliated by vile chants from England fans as he threatens to fight them in Boston pub at the World Cup
A streamer featured in Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary was subjected to humiliating chants from England fans, before threatening to fight a group of supporters in Boston.
Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals
The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season
Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup next season.
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Carter hits 72 to become T20 World Cup's top run-scorer
Scotland's Darcey Carter becomes the leading run scorer at the Women's T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand.
Red Roses stars in line for £100K to retain World Cup
The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.
How Semenyo overcame rejection to reach World Cup with Ghana
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.
Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2026 knockout stage round of 32?
Knockout-stage slots are filling up ahead of the third round of group games
Manchester United 'reach Mateus Fernandes agreement amid Tottenham interest'
West Ham midfielder is expected to command a fee close to £80m as race for his signature hots up
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Arsenal close to first summer signing with transfer agreement imminent
Gunners expected to land attacking target after weeks of negotiations
Chelsea make Trevoh Chalobah transfer decision amid Maxence Lacroix links
Decisions being made ahead of busy summer for the Blues
Bradley Barcola issues verdict on Liverpool transfer amid Arsenal 'bid'
Gunners are expected to rival Liverpool for signing of PSG forward
Scotland fans bring World Cup party to Miami as thousands march to local baseball match
Many Tartan Army members opted for their signature ‘taps aff’ look as they enjoyed the Miami sunshine
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Can anyone even still entertain the Messi v Ronaldo debate?
“Is there anyone alive who honestly believes not just that Ronaldo’s a better plater, but that there’s any sort of debate at all?”
Who is the DR Congo’s living statue? Meet World Cup super-fan Lumumba Vea
DR Congo have received a boost as their most famous fan has arrived for their second World Cup match
England v Ghana LIVE: Jude Bellingham makes candid omission after winning World Cup player of the match
The Three Lions stumbled in Boston with the resilient Black Stars earning a valuable point despite Nico O’Reilly striking the bar and Harry Kane spurning a glorious late chance