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Today so far 2026-10-09 · 18:00 UTC

Gianni Infantino appears set for re-election as FIFA president with little opposition, while football's governing bodies face other significant decisions including a potential review of moving the African Cup of Nations to every four years. In the Premier League, Manchester City faces scrutiny over their ongoing legal case as manager Erik ten Hag's assistant Carrick questions the proceedings, while Everton has been put up for sale again by owners TFG. Elsewhere in sports, Fury-Joshua heavyweight boxing tickets priced up to £13,000 sold out within an hour, and Djokovic suffered an upset loss to Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters.

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

2026-06-26 · 11:20 UTC
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Afghan women ask ICC for 'clear answers' on future

2026-06-26 · 11:17

Afghanistan Women's cricket team call on the International Cricket Council to give them a "clear answer" on what their…

Wales boss Bellamy has burnt bridges, says Roberts

2026-06-26 · 11:14

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy could be facing tensions in his relationships with his bosses, players and fans after a…

Hart explains how goalkeepers are struggling with World Cup ball

2026-06-26 · 11:02

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart answers your questions about the Trionda World Cup ball and how it might be affecting…

Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony

2026-06-26 · 11:01

Jaidon Anthony could swap Burnley for Brentford, as the Bees open talks to sign the forward.

What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?

2026-06-26 · 10:47

BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.

Williams to start Wimbledon comeback against Joint

2026-06-26 · 09:20

American superstar Serena Williams makes her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya…

Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

2026-06-26 · 09:18

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and…

Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

2026-06-26 · 09:02

Scotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible"…

US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani

2026-06-26 · 08:42

The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the…

Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch

2026-06-26 · 08:34

Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time after surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch…

Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team

2026-06-26 · 08:08

Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin…

Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?

2026-06-26 · 07:27

Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian…

Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts

2026-06-26 · 07:15

As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision,…

Yoon leads as Korda bid for major hat-trick falters

2026-06-26 · 06:59

Ina Yoon leads the Women's PGA Championship by two shots after the first round as Nellie Korda's hopes of a third…

How not to be a tennis parent

2026-06-26 · 06:47

Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19

2026-06-26 · 05:56

Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?

What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp

2026-06-26 · 05:26

As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team…

Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA

2026-06-26 · 05:05

Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D…

Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides

2026-06-26 · 04:44

Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw…

Brobbey scores again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

2026-06-26 · 03:32

Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match…

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

2026-06-26 · 01:45

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight…

'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

2026-06-26 · 00:45

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA…

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

2026-06-26 · 00:34

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany -…

'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments

2026-06-26 · 00:21

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing…

Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

2026-06-25 · 22:57

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout…

Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time

2026-06-25 · 22:46

Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their…

Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan

2026-06-25 · 22:33

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

2026-06-25 · 22:00

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over…

'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

2026-06-25 · 21:46

Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take…

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