Swiss coach rues missed chances after Qatar snatch late World Cup draw

Switzerland dominated much of an energetic World Cup opener but were punished late after failing to close out the match in extreme heat.

Saudi Arabia reveals plans to build 'Wimbledon of the desert' as the 'future home of tennis'

Saudi Arabia have revealed their plan to build a vast National Tennis Centre bearing more than a striking resemblance to the All England Club (AELTC), the venue which hosts Wimbledon.

Three Premier League clubs among European giants monitoring teenage Morocco star Ayyoub Bouaddi

SIMON JONES: Bouaddi had earlier announced himself with a stellar display against Real Madrid's star-studded midfield on his 17th birthday, pulling the strings in a shock win for Lille.

Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi sacked after their 5-1 thrashing by Sweden

Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi has been sacked after their 5-1 shellacking by Sweden, according to reports in the African nation.

Vitinha warns Portugal: "On paper, it's worthless"

Vitinha, 26, the Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal midfielder, displayed considerable caution at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida. In comments reported by AFP, the Parisian player reminded everyone that the status of a favorite cannot be decreed before the matches. Vitinha: “We know we have a lot of quality and talent” “We know we have a lot of quality and talent, with players who play for big clubs […], but on paper, it’s worthless,”...

World Cup: Zidane chooses Algeria over France

Zinédine Zidane has made his choice. While France prepare to face Senegal in their opening...

Brazil: Official, Neymar ruled out!

Neymar’s return with Brazil will have to wait a little longer. Sidelined by a calf...

Ecstatic Scots party into the small hours in Boston after ending 36 years of hurt with World Cup win

Scotland fans finally had something to celebrate and the partying went on all night in Boston. Friends and families in the kilts and sporrans of the Tartan Army marched through the US city joyful at the victory

Qatar claims first-ever World Cup point with dramatic stoppage-time equaliser

Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. View on euronews

New Yorkers hailed as real MVPs over lone moment of beauty amid Knicks championship celebrations

Amidst the rowdy and raucous celebrations of the New York Knicks ending their 53-year title drought, a pair of Knicks fans took a different tack rather than rampage through the city.

Real Madrid: Cucurella transfer fee reaches astronomical levels

Real Madrid have secured their new signing for the left flank. After several weeks of...

Paul Pogba makes bold Manchester United Premier League title prediction

Paul Pogba has made a bold prediction and believes Manchester United will win the Premier League title within the next three years. United looked destined for another hugely underwhelming season when Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and replaced by an interim coach in Michael Carrick. Pogba’s former teammate, however, presided over a stunning cha...

The six biggest shocks in World Cup history - after minnows Cape Verde hold favourites Spain

Cape Verde's players wrote their nation into World Cup folklore after holding favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. But where does it rank among the greatest World Cup shocks?

Jurgen Klopp slams World Cup controversy: Football is being held hostage

Jurgen Klopp warns football is becoming ‘background music to an advertising show’ as he questions the motivation for hydration breaks at the World Cup. Players at this summer’s World Cup are having a break 22 minutes into each half to take on fluids. Some games in the tournament – held in USA, Canada and Mexico – are played in extremely high temper...

Concern for Arsenal as Barcelona make contact with £86m target Kroupi

Arsenal could face even greater competition in the race to sign Eli Junior Kroupi after Barcelona made an enquiry for the Bournemouth forward. Kroupi, 19, has emerged as one of Arsenal’s top summer targets after an impressive first season in the Premier League. Signed from French side Lorient last summer for £10m, Kroupi quickly established himself...

Why USA's World Cup hero Folarin Balogun turned down England

USA's star striker was playing for England just four years ago.

New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973

Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York after the team defeated the Spurs 94-90 to claim its first NBA championship in more than five decades. View on euronews

Man United land record fee for Amazon Prime show following stars behind the scenes next season

United will follow Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham by being featured in the All or Nothing documentary, and it is understood they have brokered a fee in excess of £10m.

FIFA makes embarrassing excuse for many empty seats in opening World Cup matches

Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals in Australia's stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey.

Don't bet what you can't afford: World Cup betting fuels loan shark trap

Loan shark and online gambling syndicates are believed to be operated by the same criminal groups and the World Cup season is making things worse. MCA Youth deputy chief Mike Chong Yew Chuan warned that gamblers who lose money during major sporting events are frequently targeted by loan sharks offering quick loans to cover their debts. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Brazil held by Morocco as Ancelotti already comes under pressure

Brazil made a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup. Held to a 1-1 draw...

Qatar’s keeper Abunada enjoys most beautiful moment at World Cup after setbacks

Mahmoud Abunada, who made his international debut last year, made six saves as Qatar grabbed a dramatic 1-1 late equaliser against Switzerland to earn their first-ever World Cup point.

'I've said enough already!' Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk hits out at World Cup hydration breaks

FIFA confirmed last year that hydration breaks would be part of the furniture at the tournament as they look to ensure 'the best possible conditions for players' - but they are proving very divisive.

James Trafford admits he may have to leave Man City to become England's No 1

JACK GAUGHAN: Trafford has been open about the difficulties of not playing and is looking at his options ahead of next term.

Graham Potter says someone might have bitten him during Sweden romp

Graham Potter got off to a dream start with Sweden at the World Cup, but said he might have been bitten after being left with a bloodied ear. Potter was brought in to rescue a dreadful qualifying campaign from Sweden and he got them to the World Cup, where they began their campaign in Monterrey against Tunisia on Sunday. It could scarcely have gone...

West Brom sign highly rated Liverpool centre-back without paying a transfer fee

SIMON JONES: Liverpool are allowing the promising 19-year-old to leave without a transfer fee but the deal will be structured with appearance-based add-ons and a sell-on clause.

The Samurai Blue are done being dark horses

The label no longer fits. Japan’s draw with the Netherlands underlined how far they have travelled from giant-killers to genuine World Cup contenders.

Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the match was difficult at the start, with his team showing anxiety and nerves early on.

Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Mourinho's Real Madrid re-appointment and Alonso at Chelsea

Cole and Cole are here to talk Cole and Co. That is Ashley Cole and Joe Cole, former team-mates for Chelsea and England and old friends turned podcast partners, and we are discussing the core group of Cole Palmer, Reece James, Moises Caicedo and more with whom Xabi Alonso will work.

Marc Cucurella becomes second most costly defender in football history

Marc Cucurella has completed his move to Real Madrid and has become the second most expensive defender of all-time, in terms of cumulative transfer fees. The 27-year-old is at the World Cup with Spain, hoping to add another big trophy to his CV after winning the European Championship two years ago. But while he is training with his international te...

Anthony Gordon in line to get the nod for starting role against Croatia

Tuchel sees the value of both of his left wingers over 90 minutes, with Gordon offering positional discipline and intensity from the off.

Real Madrid expect £80m star Mateus Fernandes to snub Jose Mourinho for Man Utd transfer move

Real Madrid’s hierarchy are reportedly resigned to defeat in this summer’s transfer race for Mateus Fernandes and expect the West Ham midfielder to join Manchester United. Fernandes further established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in English football last season, despite West Ham suffering relegation from the Premier Leagu...

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s presence on the pitch is highly anticipated worldwide due to his global influence and impact.

Germany wins 7-1 after Curaçao scores its first-ever FIFA World Cup goal

Football: Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston. View on euronews

Limitless Pedri emerges as Spain’s natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta

The 23-year-old has already proved to be a fitting heir to Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning three La Liga titles.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka provides injury update ahead of England’s World Cup opener with Croatia

Bukayo Saka has attempted to play down concerns over his fitness ahead of England’s World Cup opener with Croatia, reassuring fans he is ‘ready to go’ and ‘feeling better than he has in months’. The 24-year-old winger has been managing an Achilles problem which he sustained with Arsenal back in March, meaning he has not been able to train on consec...

Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Erling Haaland scored 16 goals as Norway powered through qualifying with a perfect record to secure their first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Casemiro move to Inter Miami facing delay - with MLS rivals demanding £750,000 due to unusual rule

The former Manchester United midfielder has an agreement in place to link up with Lionel Messi's club once his participation in the World Cup with Brazil is over.

The Kardashians celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s victory

Hamilton secured Ferrari's first victory with the Scuderia, in its 106th Grand Prix, and a 100% British podium in Barcelona.

Spain record surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde

Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th. View on euronews

Scotland may be top of the group, but they are behind the eight-ball when it comes to qualification

When the final whistle was blown on a nerve-shredding night in Foxborough, the roars of celebration could probably have been heard all the way from Boston to Bathgate.

At 49, Shakira causes a sensation in a yellow look inspired by the World Cup

Shakira celebrated another success with a look that was as vibrant as it was symbolic. The Colombian singer shared a series of football-themed photos on Instagram to mark a significant milestone: 100 million views for "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 World Cup. A striking yellow outfit, designed as a true tribute to […]

Sweden, Germany cruise to big wins and other World Cup matches

In the 2026 World Cup on Sunday (June 14), Germany crushed debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston, while Sweden swept past Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey. Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador with Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner in Philadelphia and in Arlington, Japan snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands through Daichi Kamada's late header. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Meet Merlin: The duck that became the World Cup's viral mascot

A duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup sensation after videos of him wearing a Mexico jersey and joining celebrations in Mexico City spread across social media. View on euronews

What went wrong for Aaron-Wooi Yik in their All England exit? Key factors revealed

Unpack the critical breakdowns that cost Malaysia's top badminton duo their big chance at the All England Open title.

Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

The 7-1 win puts Germany in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014.

Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix

The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.

Fraternal division at the World Cup: Brothers choose opposing sides

Referee for England's first World Cup game revealed - and he previously clashed with Thomas Tuchel!

England players will see a familiar face when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.