Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it “difficult” to break down Ghana’s defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.

England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

Footage circulating on social media appears to show England’s Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana’s Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

Australia made it four wins from four at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after easing to a 113-run win against Pakistan at Headingley, with the victory putting them on the verge of the semi-finals with one group match remaining.

Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.

Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

Pakistan have a night to forget with the bat, as they’re bowled out for just 86 against Australia, with three of their wickets coming from embarrassing run-out moments at Headingley, as they fall to 113-run defeat.

Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.

Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward “the most expensive transfer ever in women’s football”.

George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s victory over Turkey.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as she leads her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win against Ireland, a victory which keeps their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.

Durham Women’s future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women’s Super League 2 club.

Chamari Athapaththu hits a superb unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win against Ireland to keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.

Kaizer Chiefs have begun their transfer business with the signing of Thabo Moloisane, but more arrivals are needed.

Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.