How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

Once the trophy is lifted by either Spain or Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday night, attention will shift from the 2026 World Cup to the upcoming domestic season.

Football Daily | Give it up for Vozinha, Spence and the 2026 World Cup’s cult heroes

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Every World Cup produces cult heroes, icons who make it possible for us to sit back and start misty-eyed recollections by saying: “Do you remember Roger Milla/Saeed Al-Owairan/Keisuke Honda/Paul the Octopus?” Well, the Geopolitics World Cup has not let us down! Here are 10 cult heroes who’ve emerged from this tournament. Continue reading...

World Cup quiz: Can you name every winner?

With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday, put your knowledge of the previous winners to the test.

Belgian GP: Antonelli on pole from Verstappen with rain threat ahead of start LIVE!

Nightmare window or well-needed rebuild? Villa's turbulent summer analysed

In the aftermath of ending a 30-year wait for silverware and qualifying for the Champions League once again, Aston Villa have been rocked by player exits and injuries, forcing them into an unexpected rebuild.

FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal

In an exclusive interview, Tobin Heath shares her insights before World Cup final and discusses best players and teams.

'Greatest cricketer' | Athers and Shastri's memories of Sobers' sensational career

Michael Atherton and Ravi Shastri reflect on their best memories from Garfield Sobers' career.

England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings

After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament Jordan Pickford Could he have done better with Enzo Fernández’s equaliser for Argentina? Jude Bellingham certainly thought so. But the man who has made more World Cup finals appearances than any other Englishman made some crucial saves, including a brilliant stop from Nicolas González in the semi-final. 7 Continue reading...

Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy

From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project , stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night. The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world. Continue reading...

Spain’s coaching culture leads the way, thanks to visionary Johan Cruyff | Philipp Lahm

Great brought an ideology to Barcelona that Guardiola and Emery refined, defining the playing style of the national team Two countries are generating powerful, cross-border momentum in football. Spain represent the leading footballing culture, radiating their influence across the globe. Argentina possess a distinct identity that shapes the South American continent. Consequently, the World Cup is witnessing the perfect final. The architect of Spain’s vision is Johan Cruyff. He brought the 4-3-3 formation and a specific ideology to Barcelona. A cadre of tactical purists, such as Pep Guardiola an

Scorecard: England vs India, third ODI, Lord's

Latest from the series-deciding third one-day international between England and India. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.

An opportunity missed? | England World Cup Verdict

Sky Sports football correspondent Rob Dorsett has been with England every step of the way at the World Cup - he reflects on England's performance at the tournament and what could have been.