Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia have all been eliminated from World Cup 2026 after just two group-stage matches. The three nations have been all but sent home courtesy of a newly introduced FIFA regulation. World Cup 2026 is in full swing across North America, with a number of sides having alreadyContinue Reading
We’re barely a week into the 2026 World Cup and the BBC have already been inundated with complaints about one of their pundits. This year’s edition is bigger than ever before, with a whopping 48 teams competing in the tournament. That means more matches than ever too, with an extraContinue Reading
Former Manchester United forward Mark Hughes has confirmed that his son, Alex, has died suddenly at the age of 38. Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town and former Manchester United forward Hughes has said that he and his wife Jill have been left “totally heartbroken” by his passing.Continue Reading
Manchester United may be forced to reassess their transfer strategy, with top target Mateus Fernandes edging closer to a move elsewhere. With Atalanta’s Ederson poised to arrive after the World Cup, the Red Devils are eager to bolster their midfield ranks further. After missing out on the signing of ElliotContinue Reading
Lionel Messi’s family were forced to release a statement. (Image: Getty) Argentine television presenter Florencia Pena has resigned mid-World Cup after falsely claiming that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, had died following the football icon’s emotional display after netting the first of his three goals against Algeria. Pena made the assertionContinue Reading
Gary Lineker will reportedly appear on ITV’s coverage of the World Cup (Image: Getty) Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and the 2026 World Cup…. BBC departure details: Gary Lineker severed all connections with the BBC in 2025, drawing the curtain on his 26-year association with the broadcaster.Continue Reading
Referee Cristian Garay initially brandished a yellow card for the tackle, but later reversed that decision and dismissed the Qatar player. Three surgeons, specifically brought in to treat the Sassuolo player, attended to Kone upon his arrival at the hospital. An update on his condition has now been issued followingContinue Reading
Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg break during Qatar vs Canada (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The BBC have confirmed that they have edited highlights of Canada’s game against Qatar following a serious injuryContinue Reading
The ATP Tour have fined Corentin Moutet £30,000 after a foul-mouthed interview with the BBC following his first-round win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the HSBC Championships. The Frenchman soared to a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 win over his fellow countryman at Queens on Tuesday, and failed to contain his excitementContinue Reading
Hello and welcome to Express Sport‘s LIVE coverage of all the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup news on Friday, June 19. We’ll be on hand throughout the day to keep you up to date on the latest goings-on from the tournament in North America, which is currently being hosted inContinue Reading
