Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury
Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
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Mbappe and Dembele head up star-studded France World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad.
FIFA warned ‘gruelling heat’ could impact a quarter of World Cup games
Scientists warn football's governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.
Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play
Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle
The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.
Messi doubles MLS base salary to make $28m a year at Inter Miami
Miami and Argentina player earns more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer.
Wembanyama returns, Spurs rout Wolves for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff series
Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.
What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026
After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.
Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes
Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.
Rana stars as Bangladesh win first home Test against Pakistan
Five second-innings wickets by Nahid Rana allow Bangladesh to claim a maiden home Test victory against Pakistan.
Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag as Barcelona celebrate La Liga win
Tens of thousands of Barca fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after football league victory.
Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?
Barca sealed their La Liga title defence in the best way possible on Sunday, but where do Real go now, after their loss?
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to retain La Liga title
Barcelona secure 29th Spanish league title after beating Madrid, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.
Trossard scores late as Arsenal beats West Ham, moves closer to title
Winger Leandro Trossard scores the match's only goal as Arsenal survives VAR controversy to win at West Ham.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2-0: El Clasico La Liga – as it happened
All the updates as Barca beat Madrid, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres, to retain the La Liga title.