
The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has recovered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.
FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2026, 00:35

Enrique Macaya Marquez has recovered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.

Mollie O’Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to “stop swimming immediately” by doctors last month.

Simphiwe Masilela possesses all the qualities to become one of the Betway Premiership’s most exciting young midfielders.

Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France’s World Cup dream, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side’s semi-final defeat to Spain.

Stellenbosch councillor Robin Hendrikse has paid an emotional tribute to Jayden Adams after visiting the late footballer’s grieving family.

England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

Will you get today’s player in as few attempts as possible?

Kane James’ first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny Pacific island of Niue.

Young flyhalf Vusi Moyo has admitted it was a surreal moment when he found out he was going to make his Springbok debut this Saturday.

As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel’s side there.

Watch all 17 of Argentina’s goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain defeated France 2-0 to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday – and BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions’ biggest match since 1966.

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.

Orlando Pirates launch their pre-season campaign against Spanish side Cordoba, with exciting new faces tipped to feature.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has intensified its scrutiny of Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s FIFA World Cup 2026 spend.

Castle Double Malt becomes the title partner of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, celebrating the enduring pursuit of greatness that has defined one of world sport’s most iconic sporting contests for more than a century.

Durban City FC have announced a new three-year technical partnership with Umbro ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners has shared a touching tribute following the passing of teammate Jayden Adams.