The 2026 World Cup knockout stages begin with co-hosts Canada facing South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Formula One title race intensifies at the Austrian Grand Prix, and the Women's T20 World Cup features a pivotal match between Australia and India at Lord's. Here is your complete guide to the weekend's sports action.
Saturday: World Cup, F1 qualifying, and T20 World Cup
England's World Cup campaign continues under pressure after a goalless draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel's side faces already-eliminated Panama in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 10pm BST (5pm ET). A win would secure top spot in Group L. The Guardian's liveblog team of Taha Hashim, Billy Munday, Alex Reid, and John Brewin will provide updates throughout the day.
In the same group, Croatia and Ghana meet at the same time, with both sides needing at least a draw to advance. Ghana are second on four points, while Croatia are third on three. A draw could send both through as one of the best third-placed teams.
Earlier, at 8am BST, the World Cup news liveblog kicks off with reaction to Friday's matches, including France vs Norway and Spain vs Uruguay.
Saturday: Cricket, F1, and T20 World Cup
England face New Zealand on day three of the third Test at Trent Bridge, with the series tied 1-1. Ben Stokes returns to international duty after a nightclub incident that resulted in written conduct warnings for him and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. England lost the previous Test at the Oval in Stokes's absence. Live coverage begins at 11am BST with Tim de Lisle and James Wallace.
Formula One qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix takes place at 3pm BST. Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Red Bull Ring after his first Ferrari victory in Spain, ending a 686-day winless streak. He is second in the standings, 41 points behind Mercedes's 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli. Philip Cornwall provides lap-by-lap coverage, with Giles Richards reporting.
In the Women's T20 World Cup, England face New Zealand at 6.30pm BST at the Oval. England have already secured a semi-final berth after Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 65 powered them to a 38-run win over the West Indies. They top Group B with four wins from four. Taha Hashim hosts the liveblog, with Raf Nicholson reporting.
Sunday: World Cup final group games and knockout opener
The 48-team group stages conclude on Sunday, with live coverage from 12.30am BST (7.30pm ET Saturday) of Colombia vs Portugal, DR Congo vs Uzbekistan, Algeria vs Austria, and Argentina vs Jordan. Lionel Messi has scored five goals so far for Argentina.
At 8pm BST (3pm ET), the World Cup knockout stage begins with South Africa vs Canada in Los Angeles. Canada finished second in Group B, while South Africa edged Group A as runners-up. Both teams are making their knockout debut, and Canada have a strong chance to reach the last 16 under coach Jesse Marsch.
Sunday: F1 Austrian Grand Prix and T20 World Cup
The Austrian Grand Prix starts at 2pm BST. McLaren finished one-two last year, but now sit third in the constructors' standings, 121 points behind Mercedes. Lando Norris, the reigning champion and last year's winner, has podium finishes in Miami and Barcelona this month. Kimi Antonelli leads Hamilton by 41 points in the drivers' championship. Dominic Booth provides lap-by-lap coverage.
At 2.30pm BST (11.30pm AEST), Australia face India at Lord's in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup match. Australia are almost assured of a semi-final spot, while India need a win to likely eliminate South Africa and advance. Cameron Ponsonby provides over-by-over coverage, with reports from Raf Nicholson and Geoff Lemon.
