Referee told McGinn penalty denied as ball going out of play

Referee Ilgiz Tantashev told John McGinn he turned down his claim for a penalty against Morocco because the ball was going out of play, the Scotland midfielder's brother, Stephen, says.

Netherlands v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 1pm local time/6pm BST/3am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email John So, what’s it actually like out there? Hear from our writers, in alphabetical order. The mid-west charm in Kansas City is a reminder that the US is more than what you see on the news. The extreme weather’s tough, though. Last Saturday brought heat and high levels of humidity in the afternoon, then tornado warnings in the evening. It’s quite hard not to eat meat here. It feels like chicken is the vegetarian option. Are people interested in the football? It’s mixed. The USMNT’s

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Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear

Amy Canavan looks at Scotland's progress as they get set to head to Miami for their final World Cup group match.

West Indies stay unbeaten ahead of England T20 World Cup clash

West Indies ensured they will face England at Lord's on Wednesday boasting the same unbeaten record as the hosts after victory over Sri Lanka in Bristol in their third ICC Women's T20 World Cup group game.

Northampton come from behind to beat Exeter and seal Prem Rugby title

Two George Hendy tries in three final-quarter minutes saw Northampton Saints come from behind to beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 and clinch the 2026 Prem Rugby title at Twickenham.

'Star in the making' - What is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?

Manchester City are still awaiting the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in La Liga.

Football Daily | Turkey need another rebrand after failing to take flight at World Cup

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Turkey changed to Türkiye in 2022, president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced it was because the new name was “the best representation and expression of the Turkish people’s culture, civilisation, and values.” The rebrand, though, also had a less lofty reason. “The association with the bird genuinely annoys Erdoğan and the people around him,” explained Selim Koru of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, while even state broadcaster TRT conceded that the loose-necked Christmas bird was at least a factor in the revamp. When did it become a

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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage

Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

Who did it better? Rew recreates iconic Jones catch!

Who did it better? Jason Rew recreates the iconic Geraint Jones catch during the second Test between England and New Zealand.

Boyd: Scotland can’t concede early against Brazil

Kris Boyd says Scotland cannot concede another early goal when they meet Brazil in their final Group C match at the World Cup on Wednesday after going behind after 70 seconds against Morocco.