Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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China is launching a moon mission to find water ice My favorite thing in the night sky appears on Aug. 28 — and it proves Earth is a sphere Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle, while the rest of us get one made of sand, once a year Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh in Matchday 2 of 2026-27 Saudi Pro Lea… DeepSeek launches an experimental multimodal model to rival Anthropic Driver mechanics of Yars missile systems undergo training on new simulators Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes Belarus moves to close its embassy in Finland early next month China is launching a moon mission to find water ice My favorite thing in the night sky appears on Aug. 28 — and it proves Earth is a sphere Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle, while the rest of us get one made of sand, once a year Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh in Matchday 2 of 2026-27 Saudi Pro Lea… DeepSeek launches an experimental multimodal model to rival Anthropic Driver mechanics of Yars missile systems undergo training on new simulators Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes Belarus moves to close its embassy in Finland early next month

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Sports · European soccer

Messi scores again and gets another record

Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player ever to score in seven World Cup…

Sports · European soccer

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

Sports · European soccer

Lo Celso marks his World Cup debut with a fantastic free-kick

Giovani Lo Celso scores a fantastic free-kick on his World Cup debut to give Argentina the lead against Jordan.

Sports · European soccer

Colombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal

Colombia and Portugal play out one of the games of the tournament, as both sides qualify for the World Cup last 32 following a gripping 0-0 draw.

Sports · European soccer

Spain's Williams criticises tackle that injured him

Nico Williams criticises Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that injured the Spain winger.

Sports · European soccer

'Get rid of VAR!' Rooney unhappy Sanchez goal ruled out

BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney cannot believe Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out because the defender was offside by a toe.

Sports · European soccer

DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.

Sports · European soccer

Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

Sports · European soccer

Kane becomes England's top World Cup scorer - and now chases other greats

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 12th goal in the win against Panama on Saturday, but how does he compare to other country's greats?

Sports · European soccer

Why England's back four has no stability

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino Livramen…

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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

Sports · European soccer

Tuchel worried about right-back situation

Thomas Tuchel says he is "worried" about England's right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury.

Sports · European soccer

'Bye-bye, Scotland!' - Clarke's leaving letter to the Tartan Army

Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.

Sports · European soccer

Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham proved once again why they are key players for England, after both men scored in a 2-0 win over Panama which sees Tuchel's team w…

Sports · MMA

A.J. McKee Overwhelms Salamat Isbulaev In One-Sided Decision Win

It was a dominating performance for A.J. McKee in the main event of PFL San Diego, winning a one-sided decision over Salamat Isbulaev while calling for a title shot.

Sports · European soccer

Rashford says he wasn't at 'best level' in first start of World Cup

After making his first start of the World Cup in England's 2-0 win against Panama, Marcus Rashford says he can raise his game going forward in the tournament.

Sports · European soccer

'He's that guy!' Pundits praise 'brilliant' Bellingham

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney praise Jude Bellingham's "desire and hunger" to perform on the biggest stage, after the England midfielder produces a g…

Sports · European soccer

Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages

Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.

Sports · European soccer

Kane hails 'very versatile' Bellingham after Panama win

Harry Kane praises Jude Bellingham's ability to thrive when he has the freedom to "attack the game" after the midfielder set up a goal for the England captain, and scored one hims…

Sports · European soccer

Scotland's elimination from World Cup confirmed

Scotland are out of the 2026 World Cup as they are unable to finish the group stage as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Sports · MMA

Liz Carmouche Pieces Up Viviane Araujo Before Submission Win

In her first bout since winning last year’s PFL Women’s Flyweight World Tournament, Liz Carmouche continues to dominate, defeating Viviane Araujo at PFL San Diego.

Sports · European soccer

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

Sports · European soccer

England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.

Sports · European soccer

Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.