Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

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Manuel Neuer ready for international return but Lennart Karl misses tournament

Jordan Cox was called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie SmithTime to go round the grounds on this sleepy Sunday, Lancashire making a better fist of things this morning at Stanley Park, 31-1. The sun is even straining to come out from net curtain clouds. Matt Milnes has swapped to the north end.Harry Singh, slip catcher extraordinaire, …

MATT BARLOW: The only European nation to ever capture the World Cup in the Americas has travelled west with little fanfare. Germany is chastened and few are betting on them.

The murder of the captain affectionately known as El Caballero del Futbol - the Gentleman of Football - outside a nightclub in Medellin after Colombia's shock exit shook football to its core.

England boss Thomas Tuchel is earning a top salary - but he isn't miles off being the best-paid manager at the 2026 World Cup.

Luke Shanley gives his verdict on Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti at the World Cup.

Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.

Tommy Fury beat former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall by majority decision in a Misfits Boxing exhibition bout at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Scotland are back and they've started their World Cup with a win.

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.

While US President Donald Trump and the UFC prepare to celebrate America with an unprecedented event at the White House on Sunday, Ilia Topuria is perfectly placed to spoil the party.

Tommy Fury dedicates his victory over Eddie Hall to his newborn son after beating the former World's Strongest Man on points in Manchester.

Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.

The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.

Former England and Scotland players on screen as the two channels show all 104 games from the tournament

After the stultifying football of Italia ’90 came the thrill and the theatre of USA ’94, and no team epitomised the tournament more than Tommy Svenson’s top scorers, Sweden