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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts

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

World Cup 2026: Haaland and Mbappé face off, Scotland still left in limbo – live

⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Haaland v Mbappé in data ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Here is that piece for you now : Hello and welcome to today’s World Cup news blog wh…

Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip

Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...

Chess: Carlsen’s four defeats in a row – just a blip or the start of a career downturn?

The word No 1 has had difficult periods previously, but at 35 and a wealthy family man, could he now be tempted towards a more relaxed lifestyle? Magnus Carlsen’s four defeats in a row during the W…

Mbappe vs Haaland - new Messi-Ronaldo rivalry graces World Cup

It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.

Yoon leads as Korda bid for major hat-trick falters

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

How not to be a tennis parent

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

Pochettino chides press for questions after 3-2 loss to Turkey: ‘We won the group’

US manager says his team deserve congratulations Plays down talk of momentum and focuses on positives Mauricio Pochettino criticized questions over his team’s performance in a 3-2 loss to Turkey on…

USMNT's second string offers mixed bag in loss to Turkiye as Americans turn page to World Cup knockouts

Pochettino made nine changes, while Christian Pulisic made a much-needed return to the pitch after missing last week's win with a calf issue

Liverpool latest: Diomande focusing on World Cup rather than Leipzig future

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19

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

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 bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.

'Near-perfect game': former Socceroo Craig Foster praises Australia's Paraguay performance – video

Craig Foster thought the Socceroos played a 'near-perfect game' in their draw with Paraguay. 'Brilliant campaign, managed the game well today, and that’s important in World Cups,' the former Soccer…

Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32

Goalless draw against Paraguay secures second place in Group D Australia have seven-day break before knockout game in Dallas Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the …

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

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 match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage

The US men’s national team have already made history this summer. They scored the most goals they ever have in a single World Cup game, won two straight games in the tournament for the first time i…

Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides

Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Questions for readers: 1. Who’s your favorite all-time Turkey player? Mine: Hakan Şükür, “the Bull of the Bosphorus.” Continue reading...

USMNT World Cup Player Ratings: Sebastian Berhalter delivers big time; Christian Pulisic shines off bench

Here's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss

Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

The Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay finished third and face a nervous wait after a goalless draw Jonathan Liew considers the impact of this World…

2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents?

The group stage is ending, who will teams face in the knockouts once they qualify?

What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts

With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.

World Cup group standings, table, schedule: Results for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil and the entire 48-team field

The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks) | Barney Ronay

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure With 22 minutes gone on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium, and an injury…

Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump

All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fit Serena Williams left it until the last minute to take the final available singles wildcard …

Group winners USA beaten as Turkey restore pride with thrilling victory

Eliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA, who will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.

Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay

Australia are into the last 32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 draw in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knockout phase…

Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.

'A dream come true': Marina Mabrey ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points as Tempo rout Sparks

Mabrey shot 17 of 28 overall, including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, tying the single-game 3-point record as well

Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

LGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in Seattle Iran coach says he and his team are focused on football Iran and Egypt attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in th…

Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points

Mabrey erupts for record-tying 53 points Tempo cruise past Sparks in 125-97 romp Expansion Toronto return to .500 at 9-9 Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind…

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st…

Japan 1-1 Sweden: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal “If I have my permutations correct,” begins James Humphries, “Japan battering Sweden woul…

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Thank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon . There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw that served everyone, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands at…

USMNT World Cup bracket watch, matchups: United States set to face Bosnia in the round of 32

Though it's not officially locked in yet it's overwhelmingly likely that the USMNT know their round of 32 opponent

Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Bryan 1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left…

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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbe…

Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw

Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.

Netherlands claim Group F top spot with win over Tunisia

Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.

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

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.

Paraguay vs. Australia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Australia vs. Paraguay best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday

USMNT vs. Turkiye odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 21-12 roll

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USA vs. Turkiye best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.

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

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Where to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

MLB All-Star Game voting: Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named starters; Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, more advance

The top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders in each league have advanced

Scotland now have just a 5.26% of staying in the World Cup - but there's still hope

Scotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.