Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium despite being sent off in USA’s previous match

Les Bleus face off against La Roja with a place in the 2026 World Cup final on the line

After starting at 48, the 2026 World Cup is down to its last four teams - how do they stack up against each other?

Aston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday

When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erodeFor most of my life, being Indian, Muslim, Australian and devoted to sport has never felt like a contradiction. Until now.When I saw AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon and Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh smiling alongside …

The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-finalNot two minutes after his side’s dramatic, extra-time quarter-final victory over Switzerland on Saturday, the Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, was already getting asked about the semi-final. …

Bellingham has transcended the hostility he has faced from press and pundits to become the emotional and symbolic focal point of the teamMonths before the World Cup, the familiar chorus of antipathy that had followed Jude Bellingham almost since his emergence on the international stage grew louder. A number of writers, pundits and former professionals …

Six-time Olympic medalist resumes trainingTokyo all-around champion targets LA 2028Latest Paris gold medalist planning comebackSuni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games. Continue reading...

The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-geniusWednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense. Bring on The Countdown, that moment just before kick-off in every one of those quietly …

England will choose their next Test coach from as many as nine candidates, with Andy Flower heading a shortlist that includes only two former England cricketers.

England go into the World Cup semi-finals against an Argentina side who are accused of being treated favourably by FIFA. It is a pervasive feeling among the teams who have faced them so far.

The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer is concerned by the inconsistent officiating at the tournament and fears holders Argentina will get the rub of the green on Wednesday night.

England are preparing to face Argentina at the World Cup for the first time in 24 years.

Carlos Alcaraz has been sidelined for three months and did not feature at Wimbledon.

An Argentina player's mother has shared her feelings towards England ahead of the World Cup semi-final.

Harry Kane wasn't impressed with what Gabriel Clarke said to Jude Bellingham.

Sky Sports' Paul McGinley explains how he draws comparisons between England and Team Europe.

Joe Root rescues England with an unbeaten run a ball 76 to guide the home side to 258 during the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.

Arsenal agree a transfer fee of about £17m (20m euros) to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.

Good news for Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions prepare for massive last-four clash