
‘Scoring machine’ Haaland scores second double of World Cup
Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.
TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026, 23:49

Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.

Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing France’s spot in the last 32 after a two-hour storm delay.

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to “fulfil his dream”.

Derry City are off to the Tallaght Stadium to take on Shamrock Rovers.

Morgan Rogers keen on a move to Arsenal, Marcus Rashford prepared to take pay cut to join Tottenham and Spurs also confident of signing Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, plus more.

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener.

Lionel Messi has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has “a passion for sport like no other place”.

Watch all of Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose’s individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina’s group stage match against Austria.

BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.

A tetchy Filip Hrgovic said British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a “plate” in a tense news conference in London.

Former world champion Kyren Wilson is burgled while playing in a snooker event in Leicester

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn targets a home medal at Glasgow 2026 with new treatment slowing the growth of his inoperable brain tumours.

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed a role for Dillon Sheppard ahead of the 2026/27 season and his newly obtained his CAF A Licence.

Watch how GB’s Jack Draper returns from a two-month knee injury to beat USA’s Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5). He will now face fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones.

Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will leave Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, the club has confirmed.

Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site to build it on.

Ireland name Lorcan Tucker as their permanent T20I captain as an injury-hit squad prepares to face India in two matches at Stormont.

ack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an “ugly” win in his first competitive match in over two months.