Barcelona hosts Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, aiming for consecutive victories after a dominant 5-0 opener. The match comes amid Barcelona's ongoing pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the intimate circles of participating players—including actresses, models, and influencers—publicly express their support. Partners like Bruna Biancardi, Georgina Rodríguez, and others have become central figures in the media spotlight surrounding the tournament.
Portuguese banking expert argues that fragmented legacy systems require proactive complexity management through end-to-end vision, cross-functional teams, and historical system understanding rather than elimination attempts.
England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in a friendly match delayed one hour by severe weather in Orlando, with goals from Rice, Gordon, and Watkins. The dominant performance marks England's final preparation before their World Cup debut against Croatia.
England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in a final World Cup warm-up match, showcasing strong attacking form ahead of their tournament debut against Croatia next week.
England's World Cup warm-up match delayed by thunderstorms raises concerns about extreme weather disrupting tournament play, with precedent from previous competitions showing matches suspended for hours.
NASCAR executive confirms Christopher Bell's Michigan crash was the hardest Next Gen car impact ever recorded, measured by Delta-v speed loss data, though Bell escaped with a broken wrist.
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in World Cup warm-up, but international media focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's missed opportunities rather than the victory, raising concerns ahead of tournament debut.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino dismissed serious controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, including visa denials and referee exclusions, telling critics to 'chill, relax' rather than challenging US government policies.
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição, though Cristiano Ronaldo struggled with three missed chances in his final preparation match.
17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus defeated Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at Oslo's Diamond League, clocking a personal best 1:42.08, while fellow teen Gout Gout struggled on his Diamond League debut.
Málaga secured a spot in the LaLiga Hypermotion playoff final after a difficult match against Las Palmas, setting up a championship showdown with Almería for promotion to La Liga.
Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium opens its third World Cup tournament, cementing its status as a legendary venue where Pelé and Maradona achieved immortality in football history.
Beer and snacks at the 2026 World Cup opening match in Mexico City will cost nearly double regular stadium prices, with a 710ml beer reaching 310 pesos (R$92) and large fries at 200 pesos (R$59).
FC Barcelona, alongside Barcelona's municipal government and Catalonia's regional government, officially submitted their candidacy to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou stadium.
BBC sports editor challenges FIFA president Infantino over organizational failures including visa and ticketing issues ahead of the World Cup, after he dismissed concerns.
Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan was blocked from entering the U.S. to officiate matches, but received a hero's welcome upon returning home despite the disappointment.
The US government denied entry to a Somali football referee for the World Cup citing alleged terrorism connections, while FIFA claims it has no control over visa decisions and the referee is celebrated as a hero in Somalia.
F1 agrees to shift engine power ratio from 50-50 to 60-40 in favor of internal combustion engines by 2028, addressing driver criticism that energy management has diminished qualifying performance.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with three opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada, and the USA, featuring performances by Katy Perry, Anitta, J Balvin, and other international artists. Brazil's matches begin June 13 against Morocco.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada, and the US, with performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, Anitta, Katy Perry, and other international artists celebrating each host nation's culture.
FIFA has implemented significant rule modifications for the 2026 World Cup, including faster substitutions, VAR updates, and changes to pre-match ceremonies, marking notable shifts in tournament protocol.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 with an opening ceremony at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium at 2 PM Brasília time, followed by the Mexico vs. South Africa match at 4 PM.
Lionel Messi starred in Argentina's final warmup match ahead of the World Cup, scoring in a 3-0 victory over Iceland despite recovering from injury. The reigning champions aim to become only the third team to win back-to-back titles.
Las autoridades mexicanas advierten sobre multas de hasta 29 millones de pesos y clausuras de hasta 90 días por uso no autorizado de elementos oficiales de la Copa Mundial 2026, protegidos por derechos de propiedad intelectual de la Fifa.
