Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham sign Scotland forward Hanson from Villa
Tottenham have signed Scotland international Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.
Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal
Lionel Messi was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter "completely unrelated to football".
Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan
Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.
World Cup quiz: England's previous opening games
Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?
Listen: Latest from Scotland at World Cup & Rangers' big decision
As big teams slip up is Scotland's win looking better by the day?
'Atalanta eye Rangers' Raskin' - gossip
Atalanta are reportedly interested in Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, while there is plenty of speculation about who Heart of Midlothian will appoint should head coach Derek Mc…
England's World Cup begins
England's World Cup opener is almost here.
The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 10
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-1 win over Algeria.
'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the…
Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup opener
While Kylian Mbappe grabbed the headlines by scoring a double to become France's all-time top scorer, it was Michael Olise who topped your player ratings in their World Cup opener…
'Dear, oh dear!' - Huge goalkeeping shocker gives Haaland a second goal
Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.
India: Why country of 1.4 billion is not at World Cup
The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage.
'Magnifique!' All the angles of Mbappe's long-range strike
Watch all the angles of Kylian Mbappes second goal in France's 3-1 win over Senegal.
Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.
Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.