Football

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are set to return for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, a boost for the European champions

Iran's World Cup squad flies to Mexico after the US denied visas to key staff, sparking a furious response from Tehran days before the 2026 tournament begins

FIFA reversed its water bottle ban on Friday, allowing fans one sealed disposable bottle at World Cup 2026 games in the US and Canada after a fan outcry

Mexican teachers stormed the education ministry in Mexico City days before the World Cup opener, as President Sheinbaum vowed not to crack down on protests

Tim Payne's viral fan club has surpassed four million followers after an Argentine influencer spotlighted the New Zealand defender before the World Cup

Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise from Rocafonda's concrete pitches to the 2026 World Cup has turned his hometown into a symbol of football dreams

Nearly 900 people arrested and 180 officers injured after PSG's Champions League win triggered riots across France, with cars burned and shops looted

PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest to retain the Champions League title, with Gabriel blazing the decisive kick over the bar

Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to win the Champions League after lifting the Premier League trophy. The Gunners face PSG in Budapest on Saturday

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia clutching his left leg. Coach Hoyos says fatigue is to blame, but no medical report has been issued

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are out of England's World Cup squad, with Ivan Toney the surprise pick as Tuchel makes bold selections for the USA

Arsenal became Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 after Man City drew at Bournemouth

From Nico Paz to Endrick, discover the five rising stars most likely to become global icons at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, supporting children's education worldwide

Barcelona need just a draw against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday to clinch La Liga and a win could make history with 100 points

Bukayo Saka scored and assisted in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Fulham, reigniting their attack ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg

Harry Kane's team-first approach is driving Bayern Munich's Champions League charge as a semi-final against holders PSG looms in Paris on Tuesday

No-one "from the US has told them they can't come," Rubio said of Iran's World Cup participation