
From tragedy to World Cup history – Iraq scorer Hussein’s story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein’s journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 2026, 04:50

Iraq striker Aymen Hussein’s journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.

Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.

Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.

Watch all the angles of Kylian Mbappes second goal in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal.

Watch highlights as England beat Ireland by four wickets but the victory was overshadowed by captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt retiring with calf tightness in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Southampton.

Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he’s bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane’s tackle.

Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring for France in there opening game against Senegal.

Tottenham encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid plot Ruben Dias move and Manchester United make Marcus Rashford valuation.

Watch Ireland hit four boundaries in the final over to push their total up to 118-9 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Southampton.

Cameron Norrie is beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Queen’s in the Briton’s first singles match since suffering a rib injury in May.

Snakes are causing concerns for several teams at the World Cup.

Watch the best shots as Britain’s Cameron Norrie falls to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Round of 32 at Queen’s.

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke’s side might find success against Morocco.

Audrey Werro misses the women’s 800m record as two-time 400m hurdles world champion Femke Broeders-Bol impresses.

Watch highlights as Sri Lanka deliver a shock blow to New Zealand’s hopes of defending their Women’s T20 World Cup title after a shock five-wicket defeat in Southampton.

Corentin Moutet says he “hopes you guys didn’t get offended” after swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen’s.

Watch the best moments from Nilakshi de Silva’s unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand with two balls to spare in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Southampton.

World Athletics launches a new project to inform and improve its policies around pregnancy and childbirth for female athletes.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick have named their teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.

Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women’s World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana’s four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.