Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals

Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.

2026-07-17 · 11:54 UTC
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Commonwealth Games medal table and results

2026-07-17 · 11:04

The latest medals table for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer

2026-07-17 · 11:00

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over…

Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?

2026-07-17 · 09:36

How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026…

Defender Cascarino joins West Ham in permanent deal

2026-07-17 · 09:30

West Ham have signed France international Estelle Cascarino on a permanent deal following an initial six-month loan…

Dawson and Banton can play in T20 Finals Day

2026-07-17 · 09:30

Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Somerset's Tom Banton will be released from England's one-day international squad to play in…

Clark 'a political football' says NBA chief Silver

2026-07-17 · 09:27

NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around the treatment of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is "not…

Thousands of tickets still available for England v France

2026-07-17 · 09:16

Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa's ticket sites for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England…

World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed

2026-07-17 · 08:40

Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the…

Ireland must 'make our own history' in NZ - Sheehan

2026-07-17 · 08:24

Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says Andy Farrell's side must "make our own history" when they take on New Zealand at Eden…

England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane

2026-07-17 · 07:46

England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get…

The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden

2026-07-17 · 07:20

Jimmy Perchard is proud of the cricket ground and community he has cultivated on his land in Jersey.

How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina

2026-07-17 · 07:01

Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.

World Cup stars who could move this summer

2026-07-17 · 06:30

As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on…

Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?

2026-07-17 · 05:51

Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn have another chance as midfield partners as Wales finish the season in South Africa.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 40

2026-07-17 · 05:41

Will you get today's player? Try to guess his identity in as few attempts as possible.

Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?

2026-07-17 · 05:32

As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas…

Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

2026-07-17 · 05:09

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

Inter interested in Spence - Friday's gossip

2026-07-16 · 22:27

Inter Milan work on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal show…

Arsenal to assess Saliba back injury with surgery an option

2026-07-16 · 21:55

Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty.

England learning on the job in ODIs - Root

2026-07-16 · 21:46

England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to…

Wakefield go second with gritty win over Bradford

2026-07-16 · 21:14

Wakefield Trinity move into second place in the Super League table but not before surviving a scare against tenacious…

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

2026-07-16 · 21:09

England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup…

Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series

2026-07-16 · 20:59

Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international…

Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m

2026-07-16 · 20:42

A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.

No century, but plenty of class - Root leads England to victory

2026-07-16 · 20:26

Joe Root finishes on 99 not out as he guides England to a four wicket win against India during the second one-day…

Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

2026-07-16 · 19:54

BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being…

Suber hits 'miracle shot' for eagle to move top of Open leaderboard

2026-07-16 · 19:39

American Jackson Suber sinks an eagle on the 17th hole to move to the top of the leaderboard on five under par in the…

'I can't believe he did that' - best shots from first round at The Open

2026-07-16 · 19:35

Enjoy the best shots from the first round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner

2026-07-16 · 18:44

Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support…

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