Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress? The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the…
Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane?
Eusebio, Gary Lineker and Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) – the list of World Cup Golden Boot winners reads like a who’s who of attacking greats. But no player has ever…
Israel’s Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank
Israel’s Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank The far-right finance minister says the new houses will ‘strengthen our hold on the land’. Save A destroyed bed…
Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim
Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim Enrique Riquelme held up a Real Madrid shirt bearing Erling Haaland’s name, while campaigning for club presidency. Save Manchester…
Quiz: World Cup 2026 – player and team records, key statistics
Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with a 10-question quiz.
Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP
Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in…
Israel is building more military posts in Gaza, satellite imagery shows
Israel is building more military posts in Gaza, satellite imagery shows An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Open Source Unit has identified 40 distinct Israeli military outposts entrenched within Gaza. Save…
Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?
EXPLAINER Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again? Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells US lawmakers that the war on Iran is over, amid recent…
Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
Previous World Cup appearances: 6 Best performance: Fourth place (2022) First appearance: 1970 (Mexico) Top goal scorer: Youssef En-Nesyri (3) Most appearances: Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech (10) Player to watch:…
Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history
Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, heritage sites bear the brunt of Israel’s expanding military offensive. Save Published On 3 Jun…