World Cup 2026: France v Spain semi-final buildup; Rice set to start for England against Argentina – live

⚽️ Latest news before first of the semi-finals in Dallas ⚽️ Player guide | Golden Boot | Football Daily | Email us Beyond Kane and Bellingham, the man at the heart of England’s midfield is the most important player in the side (imo). Good thing, then, that he’s fit and ready to start. Continue reading...

The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero

After forming an almost paternal relationship with Lionel Messi and providing a rare sense of stability, Argentina’s unheralded saviour is on the verge of World Cup history On Lionel Messi’s ill-fated international debut in Budapest in 2005, when he was (very harshly) sent off 45 seconds after coming off the bench for swinging an arm at the Hungary defender Vilmos Vanczak, he received only two passes. Both came from Lionel Scaloni. It may not be much, but those two passes were the first contact in a relationship that may culminate in Argentina becoming only the third nation to successfully de

‘Spain’s superstar fan’: Lamine Yamal’s little brother takes World Cup by storm

The Spain winger says three-year-old Keyne ‘means everything to me’ – and fans have taken him to their hearts He’s become a social media staple; captured on camera blowing kisses, joyfully cheering on his team and careening through the stands of stadiums. Standing at just a few feet tall, the tiny toddler has become the unexpected breakout star of Spain’s World Cup run. “This time around, the biggest sensation of the competition isn’t an athlete, the goals, or even the trophy itself,” was how Hola! – Spain’s version of Hello! magazine – summed it up. “It’s Keyne, Lamine Yamal’s three-year-ol

Causeway and Maltese Cross clash in Paris

We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with flat action from Ffos Las, Wolverhampton and Parislongchamp, live on Sky Sports Racing ...

Rice fit and available to start for England vs Argentina

Declan Rice is fit and available to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands.

Dubois blasts 'joker' Turhan and plans Han fight before end of 2026

Caroline Dubois admits she is "frustrated" at having to fight for the defence of her title rather than a unification as she blasts IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan for her "ridiculous" demands and eyes a bout with Stephanie Han by the end of 2026.

Alonso confirms Chelsea captain and reveals Fernandez transfer stance

Xabi Alonso says defender Reece James will remain Chelsea captain - and he wants Enzo Fernandez to stay at the club.

World Matchplay 2026: All you need to know as Littler defends his title

The 2026 Matchplay is just around the corner so here is everything you need to know about the men's and women's tournaments, live on Sky Sports...

France vs Spain preview: Deschamps: My team are NOT favourites for semi-final

What now for Verstappen after 'fed up' complaints?

"At the moment, I'm honestly just looking forward to going home and not thinking about Formula 1."

Faldo: I'd say it to his face - DeChambeau has zero clue of Open strategy

Sir Nick Faldo believes Bryson DeChambeau has "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to playing links golf.

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.