Football Fixtures

2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch in the UK

How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.

Thomas Tuchel has 'total belief' England are ready for the World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side are ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite recent poor results and injuries.

Cardiff's $138m claim over Emiliano Sala's death dismissed

A commercial court in France dismissed Welsh club Cardiff's claims for compensation in the death of Emiliano Sala in a ruling issued Monday, more than seven years after the plane crash that killed the Argentine forward.

South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch

After Friday's 1-1 draw in Durban, South Africa and Panama will face off in a second successive international friendly on Tuesday - this time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.

Italy explain celebration, deny "disrespect" of Bosnia

Federico Dimarco has explained Italy's apparent celebration after they were paired against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup playoff.

Man wins five-figure payout from Celtic over historic abuse allegations

A man who took legal action over allegations of historic abuse at Celtic Boys Club has won a five-figure pay out from Celtic, his lawyers have said.