July, 2026
England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron
England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
France survive Paraguay’s ‘disgraceful’ and ’embarrassing’ dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
Stay humble – the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League between Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
Boks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick’s faltering England
Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.
Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber
World Cup co-hosts Mexico – who play England on Sunday night – return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.
Antonelli beats Hamilton to victory in British GP Sprint
Kimi Antonelli passed pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton to extend his world championship lead with victory in the British Grand Prix Sprint.
Injury-hit Ireland secure madcap comeback victory vs Australia in Sydney
Andy Farrell’s injury-ravaged Ireland secured a madcap 33-31 victory over Australia in Sydney in the opening round of rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship.
England arrive in Mexico under heavy security
Watch England’s World Cup squad arrive in Mexico City ahead of their last 16 tie against Mexico.