Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

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Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew

Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".

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'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

Ombudsman wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an impressive display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.

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Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.

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Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.

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US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California

Officials did not say if anyone was injured in the crash, but the aircraft typically carry a crew of five.

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Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash.

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Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.

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Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada

Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.

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Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

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Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.

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Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.

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My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

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Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.

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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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Watch: Today at the Test, day four highlights

Day 4 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

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Watch: Today at the Test, day three highlights

Day 3 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Watch Today at the Test: First Test, day two

Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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Watch Today at the Test: First Test, day one

Day 1 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

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England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

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Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.

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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.

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