Didier Deschamps pays price for breaking free from the shackles that led him to glory
France finally let loose all their attacking power in this tournament and yet when the big test came against Spain they were too open
France 0-2 Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: Spain grandly swatted aside strangely subdued France to reach Sunday’s final. Scott Murray was watching
Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain a 2-0 win in the World Cup semi-final against France and they await England or Argentina in the final
Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill
PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity
England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar both score unbeaten half-centuries to lead India to a six-wicket win against England at Edgbaston
‘We’re all going to die’: Scottie Scheffler keeps things in perspective before Open defence
Scottie Scheffler denied he is feeling any pressure as he prepares to defend the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale this week
Youri Tielemans targets ‘biggest trophies’ after joining Manchester United
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans for about £35m from Aston Villa on a five-year deal
India beat England by six wickets in first men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened
England never recovered after collapsing from 61-0 to 80-5 in the opening match of the series at Edgbaston
Blink and you miss it: McIlroy not alone in seeking longer major season to boost golf
The Open marks the end of the short sweep that began with the Masters but some of golf’s big names can see benefit of extending its run
Tour de France 2026: Pogacar underlines dominance with stage 10 win on Bastille Day – as it happened
The relentless champion strengthened his grip on the yellow jersey with another imperious mountain ride
Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign the France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United
World Cup 2026: France v Spain semi-final buildup; Atlanta police step up security for England v Argentina – as it happened
France v Spain build-up and Atlanta police step up security for England v Argentina
‘I have haters’: Pogacar brushes off boos after solo burst extends Tour de France lead
Tadej Pogacar powered to victory on France’s national holiday with another dominant display on the mountainous 10th stage to extend his overall lead
War, antics and vitriol – the England v Argentina rivalry is real but now it is only about football
Mexico 1986, France 1998, Japan 2002 … this is a match that transcends, with Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni calling for the focus to be on football, not the Falklands
‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash
The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-final