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- Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?11 June 2026, 10:04 pm
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?- Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener11 June 2026, 10:01 pm
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.- Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup11 June 2026, 9:30 pm
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.- Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony11 June 2026, 9:06 pm
Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.- Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup11 June 2026, 9:03 pm
Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.- Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip11 June 2026, 8:26 pm
Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol- World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans11 June 2026, 8:26 pm
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.- London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban11 June 2026, 8:03 pm
The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.- London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban11 June 2026, 8:03 pm
The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.- Captain Endo out of World Cup and retires from Japan duty11 June 2026, 7:46 pm
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.- All done deals in June 202611 June 2026, 7:37 pm
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.- Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal11 June 2026, 7:11 pm
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.- Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami11 June 2026, 6:40 pm
England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.- Celtic chairman mocks 'artificial controversy' on pitch invasion11 June 2026, 6:36 pm
Celtic chairman Brian Wilson criticises the "stupid debate" around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May, while accepting sanctions issued by the SPFL.- Suspended capacity cut for Celtic after pitch invasion11 June 2026, 6:36 pm
Celtic chairman Brian Wilson criticises the "stupid debate" around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May, while accepting sanctions issued by the SPFL.