Mexico got their joint-home World Cup off to the perfect start with a 2-0 opening match win over nine-man South Africa - in a game that had THREE red cards.

“I even texted my husband because he was in the city. I was like, 'Dude, just come home. They’re 29 points away. It's not going to happen.'"

Some 2026 World Cup predictions from AI models are going against tradition to pick the underdogs. Here’s why.

The last major tournament staged by FIFA, the body behind the World Cup, was last summer’s Club World Cup—an international tournament where Donald Trump crashed the trophy presentation at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, joining the winning team’s celebrations as they lifted the prize.  As my colleague Tim Murphy wrote at the time, autocracies have long […]

Mexico beats South Africa in World Cup opener after 3 red cards  ESPN

France arrive at the 2026 World Cup loaded with talent, but Ousmane Dembele now sits at the center of a worrying trend.

Three Lions handed favourable kick-off times

The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.

Kyle Chalmers spent more than $5,000 to compete at the Australian Swimming Trials, and he says that sort of thing could drive stars away from the sport.

Marcos Senesi has been added to the squad as a replacement for Leonardo Balerdi, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a muscle injury. Leer más

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is threatening legal action against the NCAA’s Big 12 Conference after reports that league officials are considering sanctions against Texas Tech for allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play under a court order. In a letter to the conference, Paxton’s office warned that any attempt to punish Texas Tech for complying […]

Tensions are rising outside the World Cup kick off.

Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests  Reuters

The 2026 World Cup begins with Mexico facing South Africa in the opening game.

A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against South Africa as the competition began amid escalating protests and social tensions in the capital.

Teenager Ewan Irwin shone as Warrington came from behind to move top of the Betfred Super League with a hard-fought 18-6 win at rivals St Helens.

After back-to-back lopsided losses to the Cardinals, who the Mets are chasing, the Mets finally awoke on Thursday at Citi Field with a 5-4 win.

Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi called up to Argentina World Cup squad  ESPN

White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire declares the Broncos are "still well and truly alive" in the wake of their 42-point belting at the hands of South Sydney on Thursday night.

UFC fighter Bo Nickal said he attributes his success to faith and is “locking in” for this weekend’s historic Freedom 250 fight on the White House South Lawn. “I’m a machine here. I’m not worried about anything other than this guy that’s in front of me and his two arms and two legs and his […]

Derrick Lewis scores another knockout in the UFC and shares a phone call with President Donald Trump

Jonny Clayton checks out a ton to get Wales off to a winning start alongside his new World Cup partner Nick Kenny.

The Colombian pop star delivered an upbeat performance of her and Nigerian singer Burna Boy's song, "Dai Dai."

Japan captain Wataru Endo out of World Cup with injury, announces international retirement  ESPN

While training in a small NSW country town, cold-water swimmer Peta Bradley is preparing to tackle one of the world's most demanding open-water challenges, a 45-kilometre circumnavigation of Manhattan Island.

World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world

Serena Williams offered condolences to her doubles partner Victoria Mboko after an injury forced the 19-year-old to withdraw from the Queen's Club doubles tournament.

Here’s a look at the individuals — from the household names to the stars in waiting — who will own the spotlight at World Cup 2026:

Falcons acquire Wanya Morris in trade with Chiefs, sources say  ESPN

Australia loses a series to Bangladesh for the first time after a disastrous start with the bat in Dhaka.

Red Bull Salzburg are in talks with Rangers over a deal to land head coach Danny Röhl.

The Spurs may have been their own heel on Wednesday night. A historic 29-point collapse in Game 4 against the Knicks — a 107-106 loss that left them on the brink of NBA Finals runner-up status — perhaps left too much on the extremely high shoulders of 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama. “Second half he plays...

Yamal, Williams return to training in World Cup boost for Spain  ESPN

George Russell says his misfortune "cannot last forever" and is hoping for "neutral luck" at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

There is a wave of buzz and excitement looming across North America, as the FIFA World Cup is set to begin Thursday afternoon. But what most people don’t know is the hidden costs and loss of revenue that come with the event. According to Adam Crafton of The Athletic, the World Cup will take a...

Knicks fans direct jeers, flying egg at Spurs' Victor Wembanyama  ESPN

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as first team coach.

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari have the potential to get themselves to a "magical place" if they build on their improvement, insisting where they are at now so far in 2026 is "not it" for the team's ambitions.