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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
June 12, 2026McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
June 11, 2026Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests - Reuters
Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests Reuters
June 11, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
June 11, 2026Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.
June 11, 2026Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa - Reuters
Quinones and Jimenez fire Mexico to opening World Cup win over nine-man South Africa Reuters
June 11, 2026Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup - Reuters
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup Reuters
June 11, 2026German players to pay for 600 fans' stadium trip amid soaring transport costs - Reuters
German players to pay for 600 fans' stadium trip amid soaring transport costs Reuters
June 11, 2026A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
June 11, 2026Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
June 10, 2026World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?
Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.
June 10, 2026Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
June 9, 2026How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
June 9, 2026Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game
A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary's friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.
June 9, 2026Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
June 9, 2026Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023
The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected - Reuters
Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected Reuters
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