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World Cup news: Germany suffer Schlotterbeck blow

Spain v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/5pm BST/2am (Mon) AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email JohnWe wait to see what role Lamine Yamal will play today. His coach would surely like to be able to use him.The worst mistake we could make would be to compare him to anyone. He is the midst of a process. He has exceptional footballing maturity and lives it all with total naturalness. He has great serenity and strength. We have to let him follow his path but those players who have something...

Viral hurdler Kennedy Smith pops up at the World Cup, Gabriela Moura in her summer uniform & meat on the grill

Welcome to Sunday Screencaps where the best reliever in the game gets to take the mound and keep himself in shape for those calls to the bullpen. There is a relief appearance coming up at the end of the week and into much of the following week.That will take us right up to a couple of days before the biggest holiday of the summer. But we have a few days to go before that arrives and there are matters to attend to today.First up, is former Texas A&M hurdler Kennedy Smith. She went viral several y...

The World Cup records that look set to be broken

The World Cup records that look set to be brokenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lionel Messi has appeared at six World Cups, scoring 16 goalsByCharlotte CoatesBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoCommentsThe 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history.Not wanting to be outdone by the other, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland all came out of the blocks firing in their respective nations' opening fixtures. A...

West Indies remain unbeaten despite Sri Lanka scare

West Indies remain unbeaten despite Sri Lanka scareTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedWest Indies remain unbeaten despite Sri Lanka scareClose00West Indies remain unbeaten and move level on points with England in Group 2 after a nervy win over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup at Bristol.MATCH REPORT: Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeatenAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's CricketPublished3 minutes agoShareclose pan...

Marc Marquez wins the Czech MotoGP, narrows title gap to leader Bezzecchi

Seven-time MotoGP world champion reduces title leader Marco Bezzecchi's points lead after the Italian was suspended.

'We share same vision' - McCullum says Stokes has not tarnished relationship

Brendon McCullum insists Ben Stokes' actions have not impacted their working relationship as England's head coach prepares to welcome his captain back for the third Test against New Zealand.McCullum confirmed Stokes will return as captain for the series decider at Trent Bridge following a week-long exile in the wake of a nightclub incident involving Gus Atkinson during a team curfew breach.

The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup

The beauty of sharing your child's first World CupPublished21 June 2026ByAlex BysouthBBC Sport Senior JournalistThere is nothing like the wonder of your first World Cup - the misty-eyed nostalgia of youth, summers that seemed to last forever, the gargantuan stars you believed were immortal.In a blink of an eye those childhood heroes became a cut-to in the crowd - Ronaldo, the original, with Roberto Carlos and Kaka - greying legends in suits instead of swashbuckling boots. Still a twinkle in thei...

The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup

The beauty of sharing your child's first World CupPublished21 June 2026ByAlex BysouthBBC Sport Senior JournalistThere is nothing like the wonder of your first World Cup - the misty-eyed nostalgia of youth, summers that seemed to last forever, the gargantuan stars you believed were immortal.In a blink of an eye those childhood heroes became a cut-to in the crowd - Ronaldo, the original, with Roberto Carlos and Kaka - greying legends in suits instead of swashbuckling boots. Still a twinkle in thei...

The same but different - the beauty of the first World Cup with your child

The same but different - the beauty of the first World Cup with your childPublished11 minutes agoByAlex BysouthBBC Sport Senior JournalistThere is nothing like the wonder of your first World Cup - the misty-eyed nostalgia of youth, summers that seemed to last forever, the gargantuan stars you believed were immortal.In a blink of an eye those childhood heroes became a cut-to in the crowd - Ronaldo, the original, with Roberto Carlos and Kaka - greying legends in suits instead of swashbuckling boot...

Broad: England's Oval hammering shows how much they need Stokes

Stuart Broad says England's hammering by New Zealand at The Oval shows how much the team need Ben Stokes and that the captain will be "hurt" knowing that his absence significantly contributed to such a heavy defeat.

What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?

What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?Image source, GettyImage caption, Steve Clarke is bidding to become the first manager to steer Scotland beyond the group stage of a major tournamentByGeorge O'NeillBBC Sport ScotlandPublished2 minutes agoAfter two World Cup outings, Scotland's hopes of progressing from Group C hang in the balance.They have three points after a 1-0 win over Haiti and a 1-0 reverse against Morocco.That tally could be enough should they avoid a heavy defeat agai...

'Some people don't want Stokes to return as England captain' - Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he believes there are people within the ECB who don't want Ben Stokes to return as England captain and they've been briefing against him in the wake of the curfew incident that saw Stokes miss the second Test against New Zealand.

Marquez wins Czech GP as Bezzecchi serves suspension

Marquez wins Czech GP as Bezzecchi serves suspensionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marquez won his first MotoGP title in 2013ByTom RostanceBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoMarc Marquez continued his impressive return from injury with victory at Brno as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi sat out a one-race suspension.Seven-time champion Marquez, 33 claimed a 100th career victory in Hungary last time out and won again while still nursing his recovery from surgeries on hi...

Leeds beat St Helens to go up to second

Leeds beat St Helens to go up to secondImage source, SWpix.comImage caption, Leeds Rhinos have now won four Super League matches in a rowByMatthew CresswellBBC Sport EnglandPublished3 hours ago2 CommentsLeeds Rhinos went up to second in the Women's Super League standings with a convincing 28-12 victory at St Helens, leapfrogging their opponents in the process.Connie Boyd got the Rhinos off to a strong start when she powered over on the left edge in the 12th minute.Three minutes before the break,...

Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?

Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Highlights: NZ level series after Henry blows away England on day fiveByTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoEngland were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.The result meant the Kiwis squared the series at 1-1 and set up a tantalising decider at Trent Bridge.It w...

Spain vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: World Cup 2026

Live updates as Spain face Saudi Arabia in Group H - follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Billy Loughnane reflects on a successful week at Royal Ascot

Billy Loughnane guided three horses to success at Royal Ascot and reflected on his week with Matt Chapman

West Indies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten

Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, West Indies and England are both unbeaten in Group TwoByFfion WynneBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes agoCommentsWomen's T20 World Cup, Group 2, Bristol Sri Lanka 98 (19.4 overs): De Silva 30 (26); Matthews 3-15West Indies 99-5 (16.1 overs): Taylor 27* (25); Dilhari 2-22West Indies won by five wicketsScorecard, Table West Indies edged closer to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup despite making h...

Henry stars as New Zealand wrap up victory against England in second Test

New Zealand quick Matt Henry demolishes the England batting attack in the second innings to level the series.