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.
Brazil's coach Ancelotti expressed optimism that injured right-back Wesley will recover in time for the World Cup despite a setback in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Egypt, pending medical evaluation.
Brazil's right-back Wesley suffered a muscle injury during a friendly against Egypt, leaving the field in tears. Coach Ancelotti awaits medical diagnosis to determine if Wesley can recover for the World Cup or needs replacement.
Workers at SoFi Stadium have voted to authorize a strike ahead of the World Cup, with negotiations between the union, hospitality group, and FIFA continuing Monday.
Brazil's lateral Wesley suffered a groin injury in a friendly against Egypt, requiring medical exams before the World Cup. Coach Ancelotti praised the team's overall performance and confirmed he has already decided the starting lineup for Morocco.
Brazil's coach Ancelotti confirms he has finalized the starting XI for Morocco match after victory against Egypt, with Wesley potentially facing exclusion from the squad.
Brazil's women's football team defeated the USA 2-1 in a friendly match at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, with over 31,000 spectators. The victory came from goals by Tainá Maranhão and Bia Zaneratto after falling behind early.
Argentina plays Honduras on Saturday in a preparatory match ahead of the World Cup, with the match broadcast on CazéTV. Messi is not in the squad for this fixture.
England defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a experimental friendly, fielding two separate teams. Coach Tuchel must now finalize his World Cup lineup before facing Croatia in the tournament opener.
Scotland thrashed Bolivia 4-0 in World Cup preparation, displaying clinical play and tactical maturity ahead of their crucial Haiti match. The victory provides confidence and positive momentum entering the tournament's decisive phase.
Brazil beat Egypt in a pre-Copa America friendly match, with Endrick scoring a decisive goal. The victory marks the team's final preparation before the tournament begins.
BBC offers casual football fans nine easy conversation starters to sound knowledgeable about the 2026 World Cup, covering tournament expansion, iconic players' final appearances, and host nation dynamics.
Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, continuing a trend of Derby winners bypassing the Preakness to focus on the final leg of racing's Triple Crown.
Scotland defeated Bolivia 4-0 in the first half during their final World Cup warm-up match at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, demonstrating strong form ahead of the tournament.
Cape Verde defeated Bermuda 3-0 in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match, maintaining strong form ahead of tournament debut in Group H against Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia.
Seattle and 15 other North American cities are gearing up to host 2026 World Cup matches, with fans showing enthusiasm as iconic landmarks like the Space Needle get soccer-themed makeovers.
England defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly, with Harry Kane scoring the decisive goal. The match served as preparation for England's Copa do Mundo 2026 campaign.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles disclosed a cryptic near-death experience on Instagram without providing specifics, describing it as the scariest moment of her life while her NFL husband was away.
Dustin Johnson hit a hole-in-one at LIV Golf Andalucia but drew criticism for his remarkably nonchalant response, including a shrug, disappointing fans expecting visible excitement.
Victor Wembanyama blamed the Spurs' 'spoiled' mentality after a costly turnover led to their Game 2 NBA Finals defeat, sparking broader team accountability questions.
Iran's World Cup soccer team departed for Mexico Saturday after visa processing issues forced relocation of training base. Fourteen Iranian officials lack U.S. visas for upcoming matches, sparking accusations of political interference.
Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc start P3 and P4 at Monaco but retain realistic winning chances through superior acceleration and strong starts against pole-sitter Antonelli and Verstappen.
Brazil beat Egypt 2-1 in a friendly match on June 6, 2026, with Endrick scoring the decisive goal and Raphinha impressing ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
A construction worker won £140 on a 7-1 horse racing bet after following a 62-year-old handwritten tip found in a time capsule during park renovation work in south London.
Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles shared on Instagram that she recently experienced a serious health scare described as 'almost dying' and is currently recovering at home.
