World Cup 2026 · Analysis
WC 2026 favourites: France and Spain lead, Argentina defend the title
Bookmakers, stats and squads — every serious contender broken down.
World Cup 2026 · Lead Story
The biggest World Cup in history starts in 56 days. Here is everything you need to know.
48 teams across three countries. 104 matches, 16 stadiums, six first-timers — the SportNews365 complete guide.
Until WC 2026 Opening Match — Mexico vs South Africa (June 11, 2026)
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Tennis · ATP Masters 1000
Sinner beats Alcaraz in Monte Carlo thriller, retains world No.1
2 hrs 47 mins. Three sets. One break at 3-3 in the deciding set.
UFC/MMA · Result
UFC 315: Makhachev knocks out challenger in Round 3 to defend title
Dominant performance confirms the Russian as pound-for-pound No.1.
FOOTBALLAll football →
World Cup 2026 · Spain
Lamine Yamal: born on the day of the 2006 final. At 18, ready for his own.
He announced himself at Euro 2024 aged 16 with a goal of the tournament. Now he steps into his first World Cup.
Formula 1
Hamilton at Ferrari: first wins, and a genuine title fight at 41
World Cup 2026 · Argentina
Is this Messi's last World Cup? Argentina's greatest at 38.
OTHER SPORTS
Basketball · NBA
NBA Playoffs 2026: LeBron at 41 — best player in the series again
Boston, Golden State and the Lakers — all the first-round series reviewed.
World Cup 2026 · Norway
Norway at WC 2026: Haaland brings them back after 28 years
The world's best striker dreams of the Golden Boot.
World Cup 2026 · Debutants
WC 2026 debutants: Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and the other first-timers
Six nations at their first World Cup — their stories told.
ALL 12 GROUPSFull WC 2026 guide →