Martinelli scores a stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.

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'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?

Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.

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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

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Are players at Wimbledon already split on prize money protests?

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.

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Chelsea in talks to sign Sunderland's Xhaka

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move.

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How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole

Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

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World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US

International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.

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Mamdani's growing clout pulls Democrats leftward, shaking party establishment

Candidates backed by the New York mayor won a clean-sweep, exposing a political divide within the Democratic party.

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Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

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Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback

Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.

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Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

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Quiz: Name every England World Cup goalscorer since 2014

Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all?

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Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.

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Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.

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Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

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Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament.

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Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

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Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

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Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ

England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

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Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed

Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed.

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Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.

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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup

Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

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Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history

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Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.

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Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.

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Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100

The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

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Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

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Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

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Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit

Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.

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Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.

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My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

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World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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Hamilton 'feels like I'm reminding people who I am'

Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.

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'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

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Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games

George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

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Atkinson removes captain Latham in the first over

Watch as New Zealand's Tom Latham is caught by England's Harry Brook off Gus Atkinson's bowling.

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Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's on England return

England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.

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Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

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Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.

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