Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused
Player had been due to face Panama in Toronto Fifa says decision made by Canadian government Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will not be available for…
World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting
Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home Not all of Fifa’s innovations at this men’s…
World Cup Group D view from Paraguay: the reborn team no one wants to face | Christian Pérez
Australia, the USA and Turkey should not underestimate La Albirroja, who have gone from mockery to one of the most feared teams in South America Paraguay are back at a…
England’s World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
Equipment stolen during transportation from Florida FA will liaise with police in bid to retrieve match boots England have been the victims of a security breakdown after the team’s match…
‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener
President gave ticket to a young female soccer fan ‘I gave it to someone who couldn’t go, who loves football’ The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, explained on Friday why she…
Goblin shark with face ‘not even a mother would love’ seen alive in natural habitat for first time
Elusive creatures have previously only been seen on fishing lines and experts know ‘virtually nothing about them’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Rare and…
Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect first-time property owners Fears that first-time…
Jemma Stapleton, Australian sprinter and Stawell Gift finalist, dies aged 25 on family holiday
Flood of tributes for Victorian athlete, who died while overseas Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Local Australian athletics organisations have paid tribute to 2025…
USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Chris Richards is IN A 100% record on our projected lineup, with Chris…
David Hockney, pioneering British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged 88
The peroxide blond painter from Yorkshire made his name with sunkissed visions of California and never stopped breaking barriers, going on to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures•…