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Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece
The Ecuador manager is a beautifully manicured buzz of energy with Bolivarian liberation in his heart. The tournament is all the better for himAn underrated pleasure for spectator…
Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor
Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swung games in team’s favourHe swept Nathan Smith for six on an acid-trip of an afternoon, his last on the…
‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home
Dutch coach to ‘reflect on future’ after shootout lossMohamed Ouahbi says Morocco can be ‘unstoppable’An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the…
Morocco edge wild last-32 penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Maybe Morocco are about to do it all again. They are into the last 16 after a match that lasted almost three hours, winning a strange and error-strewn shootout to tee up a meeting…
‘I am not someone who runs away’: Nagelsmann will not quit after Germany exit
Under pressure head coach ‘would love to continue’ in job Tuesday declared national holiday in ParaguayJulian Nagelsmann said he will not be resigning after Germany’s elimination …
Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat
Germany exited the World Cup in Boston not with a whimper or even a cry of pain, just an extended wrestle into the dust at the hands of a thrillingly dogged Paraguay, followed by …
Netherlands v Morocco: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail EllaMorocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi was asked what would inspire his player…
Novak Djokovic battles through while next generation shine in Wimbledon first round
39-year-old Djokovic survives challenge from WuTeenagers Fonseca and Jódar both win in straight setsIn his 21st Wimbledon and 116th match at the All England Club, the 39-year-old …
‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32
Ancelotti says late win was Brazil’s ‘most complete game’Hajime Moriyasu says Japan ‘have to improve’Carlo Ancelotti was characteristically calm after Brazil’s 2-1 victory against…
Spit, polish and strawberries: Wimbledon ignores the real world to perfection
The experience inside the grounds of SW19 is as far removed from outside world as ever, which is no bad thingThere was a group of 10 demonstrators outside the main gates of the Al…
Dart and Norrie fall short on chastening first day for British hopes at Wimbledon
Harriet Dart loses in three sets to OstapenkoCam Norrie out in epic as 10 Britons defeatedTen out of 10 is a great statistic, unless the 10 are losers. British tennis endured its …
Rassie Erasmus sets the tone for Nations Championship with power-packed lineup
Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against EnglandThe Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, b…
Mirra Andreeva clears first hurdle at Wimbledon in bid to join greats
New French Open champion is trying to follow it up with SW19 glory, something only the very best have achievedThey call it the toughest job in tennis. No, it’s not coaching Emma R…
Lions release Terrion Arnold after allegations player orchestrated kidnappings and beatings
Cornerback’s bail set at $1m by judge of FloridaProsecutors say player believed he was robbery victimThe Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his…
Robert Lewandowski makes MLS move to Chicago Fire on deal till 2028
Former Barcelona striker joins for two and a half seasons37-year-old’s 697 goals is third best total for current playersThe Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acqui…
How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies
The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni InfantinoDonald Trump may have been awarded the Fifa Peace Pri…
Sinner overcomes rust and five-set demons to edge past Kecmanovic in Wimbledon opener
World No 1 wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3Italian overcame a fall and bleeding footFor one uncomfortable month, in the aftermath of the most shocking collapse of his career, the …
Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return
Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfareDoctor says Maddy feared mental health stigmaThe most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United football…
Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test
Teams meet in round of 32 in New York on Tuesday‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’Didier Deschamps has warned France’s rivals they will not change their attack…
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes wobble against qualifier to ease into second round
World No 1 is broken when serving for the match before prevailingFrench Open finalist Maja Chwalinska slips up on verge of victoryWhen Aryna Sabalenka was broken as she served for…
Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be ine…
USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tim Ream not feeling additional pressure for knockoutsUSA play Bosnia and Herzegovina on WednesdayIt’s easy to assume that the onset of a knockout bracket brings immediate tension…
Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit
Tennis star wears traditional Japanese dress on first day of tournament, as thousands of spectators show up early to queueIt was one of the most anticipated moments on the opening…
Germany v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽ Kick-off time: 4.30pm EDT/9.30pm BST/6.30am AET⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot standingsHello and welcome to live, scene-by-scene coverage of 4369 Days Later. That’s…
Warriors reportedly lining up deals to unite LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis
Draymond Green declines player option, freeing up spaceCurry and James’s battles defined NBA for yearsDraymond Green declined his $27.6m player option on Monday, signaling the Gol…
Ben Stokes backs Brook ‘100%’ to succeed him as McCullum restates England commitment
Stokes on Brook: ‘There’s a reason he was vice-captain’Head coach says he will honour contract to end of 2027Brendon McCullum has insisted that “the project isn’t finished yet” as…
‘It was cool, I fell asleep’: inside Wimbledon’s £128k new sci-fi recovery chamber
Tommy Paul and world’s best hope to prolong career with therapy, which claims to ‘rejuvenate body, mind and spirit’Before his first-round match at Wimbledon, the US No 21 seed Tom…
‘We have nothing to lose’: West Indies to channel underdog spirit against Australia
Captain Hayley Matthews says pressure off in semi-finalSix-time champions Australia unbeaten in tournamentHayley Matthews says her West Indies team are leaning into their status a…
Wimbledon diary: football phobia, AI fandom and home-nation heartbreaks
Fans look for alternatives with no World Cup matches shown on site, while Britain’s best get off to a bad startBefore you pack your England shirt for SW19, be warned: Wimbledon is…
NWSL all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr confirms league return by joining Gotham
Australia captain back in league she left in 2019Striker won 11 major trophies in spell at ChelseaSam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) after …