BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud debate the impact that hydration breaks are having on the 2026 World Cup.

Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.

Leicester City name former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin as their manager on a three-year contract.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal – the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.

Egypt’s Emam Ashour scores the opener in their Group G fixture against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.

The Atlanta Stadium erupts as Lamine Yamal comes off the bench for Spain in their Group H fixture against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup.

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafael Mir is sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual assault.

Britain’s Dan Evans says it would have been “a classy gesture” to give him a Queen’s wildcard in his penultimate tournament before retirement.

Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup.

Watford appoint Italian Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract.

Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

Gareth Bale has launched a new sports investment fund and has refused to rule out making a fresh move to purchase Championship side and hometown club Cardiff City.

The 2026 World Cup is under way – but how do the BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches on TV?

A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ricardo Goss has backed Hugo Broos following criticism of the Belgian after South Africa’s opening defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has broken his silence after being snubbed from the Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad…

After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.

After being diagnosed with stage four cancer at the age of 33, athlete Ciara Mageean opens up on illness, hope and determination.

Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup game against Czechia will mark a historic milestone after an American woman was appointed to officiate the match.

Defender Josko Gvardiol agrees a new contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2031.

London-born forward OG Anunoby played a starring role in the New York Knicks’ NBA Championship-winning season, and believes basketball in the UK is “going to grow more and more”.