Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition’s opening ceremony in Mexico.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Glamorgan record a Vitality Blast double over holders Somerset with a thrilling four-wicket win off the last ball at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.

Formula 1 is to race in Las Vegas until at least 2037 after extending its contract with the city by 10 years.

Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell times her race perfectly, winning the 1500m in a season’s best time of three minutes 58.63 seconds at the Diamond League event in Rome.

Bafana Bafana will take on Jamaica in a closed-door friendly this weekend after SAFA confirmed a change to the fixture schedule.

Northern Ireland, fielding a record youthful side, showed resilience beyond their years in a 1-0 friendly win over Guinea in Spain.

Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.

Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman’s previous role with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says Tom Atcheson’s red card during his side’s 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly “killed the game”.

England star Ellie Kildunne says she did not want or plan to leave Harlequins and does not know where she will play her rugby next season.

Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club will not bow to pressure and overpay in the summer transfer window.

Kaizer Chiefs continue to dominate headlines in the lead-up to FIFA World Cup 2026 despite having minimal representation in the Bafana Bafana squad.

Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara book their place in Saturday’s French Open men’s doubles final.

They recently sat in the Kaizer Chiefs dugout. Next season, one of them could find themselves plotting against Amakhosi from the opposite technical area.

Elisa Balsamo wins her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d’Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason’s footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.

Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says Wales cannot let travel chaos affect their performance in Friday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.