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World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener. Ably supported by...
World Cup 2026: England win, Clarke quits Scotland and Iran denied at the last – live
Key eventsGroup L saw three teams go through.ShareSo did Group K.ShareGroup J reached its conclusion.ShareThe third-place race reached its conclusion with heartbreak for not only the Scots. Iran will...
Lionel Messi steps off bench and scores to cap Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan
Give Lionel Messi half an hour and he will sprinkle some magic to remember for ever. Most of the crowd under this vast roof had been afflicted with their...
Who Is Jannik Sinner: Inside the Tennis Champion’s Private World as He Begins Wimbledon Title Defense
He was a champion junior skier, but at 13 he left home to train at the Piatti Tennis Centre in Bordighera, hundreds of miles away. "The truth is, as...
Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts
Before a ball was kicked, the nicknames for this match were rampant. A biscotto was one – an Italian classic implying something that has to be baked twice; one...
Jordan v Argentina: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsGOAL! Jordan 0-1 Argentina (Lo Celso 19)Giovani Lo Celso scores a classy free-kick on his World Cup debut. The foul was harshly awarded for what looked a good...
Algeria v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live
Key eventsSam LewisWhile we wait for kick-off, what’s your tip for today, team?How strongly does the four-decade grudge between these two nations course through the current players’ veins? Will...
Colombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights
While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. “I’m back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal’s dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way...
