South Korea v Czechia: World Cup 2026 – live
Minute-by-minute report: Opening day continues as the Asian powerhouse faces the world No 39. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates
Phil Mickelson reportedly ousted from golf club after alleged ‘inappropriate contact’ with woman
Phil Mickelson’s membership at a San Diego golf club has reportedly been terminated after allegations of inappropriate contact with an employee
A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streets
One of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri eased past South Africa, offering fans a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital
Pochettino preaches relaxation as USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut looms
The US coach confirmed that all 26 players are available for selection, but said no rousing pregame speech is planned ahead of Friday’s World Cup opener
Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s pride
Canada coach said his players will embrace the pressure of a World Cup debut at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’
The Socceroos have spoken of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team as they prepare for the World Cup
Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at Azteca
A group of ticketless fans tried to charge the gate of the stadium and threw missiles at officers
ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio
Mark Pougatch acknowledged the controversies surrounding the tournament, while capturing the excitement of football fans
Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener
Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return
Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening match – as it happened
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off; the hosts had César Montes dismissed
Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener
Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off
Iran’s World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadow
Iran’s World Cup preparations have moved to Tijuana, where armed security, exile politics and improvised logistics surround Team Melli
Knicks fans target Victor Wembanyama with jeers, thrown egg after Game 4
A video showed at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs star as he entered his hotel after the team’s Game 4 loss to the Knicks
McTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug
Scott McTominay has missed Scotland’s final training session as a precaution before their opening Group C game against Haiti
‘Out of reach’: George Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surge
The British driver said the pressure was off after a bad run that has resulted in him falling 68 points behind his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli