BBC Sport - Football
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Why will Uruguay v Saudi Arabia referee wear pink?
Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will wear pink during Monday's World Cup game between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?
A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the...
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Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Germany
Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we examine European powerhouses Germany.
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The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and...
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Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?
Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
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BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their...
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Leicester close in on Martin appointment
Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.
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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa...
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Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
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Football Daily
Scotland are back and they've started their World Cup with a win.
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Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip
Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...
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Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
