
Fifa to report record $15bn World Cup revenue, beating forecasts
Gianni Infantino briefed member associations on Saturday as World Cup income reached $15bn, far above the $11bn projected before the tournament.
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Gianni Infantino briefed member associations on Saturday as World Cup income reached $15bn, far above the $11bn projected before the tournament.

Jude Bellingham's late strike in England's 6-4 third-place play-off win over France made him the first Englishman to score seven at a single World Cup.

The top two sides in FIFA's world ranking meet on Sunday, with Opta's model making Spain favourites and Argentina rated fourth likeliest.

The Scot ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League to take Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark and become Britain's first mile record holder since Steve Cram.

After becoming the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, Jude Bellingham has been floated as a long-term answer to England's striker question.

Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 helped England beat India by 27 runs in the Lord's decider and clinch the ODI series 2-1.

Swansea have completed the signing of New Zealand international winger Elijah Just, with Motherwell confirming a club-record sale.

England posted the highest one-day international total at Lord's and beat India by 27 runs to take the three-match series 2-1.

President Trump says the US will seek another World Cup after a record-breaking 2026 edition.

Tommy McMillen landed 252 significant strikes in a stoppage win over Alberto Montes at UFC Oklahoma City.

Tommy McMillen stopped Alberto Montes at UFC Oklahoma City, setting a new three-round significant-strikes record.

Chelsea have signed France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert shot a 62 but missed a short putt on 18 to deny him the lowest round in men's major history.

Argentina and England meet in the inaugural Nations Championship, with England holding a dominant 24-5 head-to-head record.

Jordan Pickford will make his 18th World Cup appearance against Norway, surpassing Peter Shilton's record.

Novak Djokovic, 39, meets world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final and a shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Six of the eight quarter-finalists are from Europe, a record for a non-European World Cup.

Pro Football Focus places Bears QB 13th despite leading Chicago to playoffs and setting franchise passing record.

The 2026 World Cup has surpassed the 1994 tournament's total attendance with 3.6 million fans, with 60 matches still to play.

Lionel Messi equals Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane close in.

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick, equalling the all-time scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson despite a £121m bid being rejected, talkSPORT understands.

UFC president expects the fight to surpass the $21.8 million record set at the Sphere in Las Vegas.