Taranto is gearing up for the Mediterranean Games and switching on the lights at the Iacovone Stadium

2026 World Cup

The average number of goals scored in the group stage has never been so high in the last thirty years. A higher total was only achieved at the other World Cup held in the US in ’94

It’s the world championship of ‘American’ show business: an average of three goals per match

The tournament kicks off with Canada v South Africa on 28 June and concludes with Colombia v Ghana on 4 July. Brazil v Japan and the Netherlands v Morocco are the most exciting fixtures. Here’s where and when the 16 matches will be played

Mission accomplished for Argentina, England and Colombia. Portugal have also qualified

France are in fine form with Dembélé. Spain and Belgium top the table. Cape Verde spring a surprise

From the America’s Cup tax regime to sports merit scholarships: the Sport Decree is now in force

How business has radically transformed football over the last 30 years

Behind the scenes in F1: a Grand Prix story, made possible by AWS

The USA, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and the Ivory Coast have progressed to the round of 16

FIFA readmits Russia to youth football (for now)

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