Ninety-nine players at the World Cup were born in France, including six in Morocco's squad. Ayyoub Bouaddi switched allegiance, highlighting France's role as a global talent provider.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died aged 75. A look back at her life and career.
The US men's team delivered their best modern World Cup performance with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, but lost 4-1 to Belgium in the last 16, leaving a legacy of soaring highs and crushing lows.
England women play their first Test at Lord's against India, with Tammy Beaumont retiring from international cricket. Ticket sales surge after T20 World Cup final loss.
Egypt's World Cup campaign, ending in a 3-2 loss to Argentina, gave the nation its first collective joy since the 2011 revolution, amid economic crisis and over 70% on food subsidies.
Harry Kane has equalled his 2018 tally with six goals at the 2026 World Cup. Figures who worked with him recall his self-belief and resilience from a young age.
Bjørge Lillelien's famous rant after Norway beat England in 1981 stemmed from Norwegian obsession with English football, cultivated by decades of televised matches.
Newcastle United have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg for Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, who will sign after the World Cup. The club insists Bruno Guimarães is not for sale despite Arsenal interest.
The Geopolitics World Cup quarter-finals are set: France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, Argentina vs Switzerland. Key matchups and storylines.
Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori, and George Kloska are set to make their England Test debuts against Fiji, with Janse van Rensburg qualifying on residency grounds.
Guardian tennis writer Tumaini Carayol fields reader questions on Wimbledon 2026, covering Fery's chances, Sinner vs Djokovic, Gauff's title hopes, and the sport's rising costs.
Australia must beat France in Brisbane to avoid sixth straight Test defeat; composure and discipline key after Ireland loss despite winning most metrics.
A brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans) recorded a top speed of 3.59 m/s, making it the fastest spider among over 250 species analyzed by UK and German scientists.
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) in a dramatic Wimbledon semi-final, reaching her first final after Gauff missed a match point with a simple volley into the net.
France face Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. Kylian Mbappé leads a fearsome attack against an evolved Moroccan side. Watch live on FOX, BBC, and more.
Middlesex Cricket appoints Julie Harrington as interim CEO amid misconduct allegations against predecessor Andrew Cornish, signalling likely permanent role.
Tennis fans suggest renaming Henman Hill to Arthur's Seat as British star Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon semi-final against Zverev, sparking excitement across the UK.
Rebel's Romance, an eight-year-old gelding, won the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday, his 22nd win in 32 starts, earning over £12.12m and closing in on the European earnings record of £12.7m.
Arthur Fery reveals a nasal cauterisation procedure stopped nosebleeds, aiding his Wimbledon run; he faces Zverev in semi-finals, with Godfather trilogy as relaxation.
Bruno Guimarães' future at Newcastle hangs in the balance as Arsenal circle, with the club's spending limits and player sales reshaping the squad under Eddie Howe.
Guardian editorial praises England's diverse team for countering social division after a historic win over Mexico at the World Cup, urging unity.
Tadej Pogacar won stage six of the 2026 Tour de France on the Col du Tourmalet, taking a 2:38 lead over Jonas Vingegaard and an ominous overall advantage.
Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg during the US 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 16, ruling him out for several weeks.
Tadej Pogacar won stage six of the Tour de France 2026 with a solo attack on the Col du Tourmalet, reclaiming the yellow jersey by 2 minutes 42 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard.
Coco Gauff defeats Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-4, and Karolina Muchova beats Linda Noskova 7-5, 6-2 to set up a Wimbledon women's singles final showdown.
Anthony Gordon discusses his World Cup journey, triumph at Azteca, and Thomas Tuchel's spiritual motivation ahead of England's quarter-final against Norway.
Scott Murray brings you live action from France v Morocco in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final. Kick-off in two hours. Plus, Anthony Gordon interview.
Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard will face off for England vs Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, putting their Arsenal friendship on hold in a decisive duel.
Match-fixing has increased at an 'extraordinary' rate globally, with organised crime infiltrating chess and darts, the House of Lords heard.
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a wild match that saw missed chances and late drama.