Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
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Table-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.
Tense FIFA Arab Cup group finale awaits as Asian Cup holders Qatar held by Syria while Palestine also draw with Tunisia.
England get edge on first day of second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane as Joe Root hits his first century in Australia.
Flamengo add Brazil’s Serie A title to Copa Libertadores crown and have PSG in sight in Intercontinental Cup in Qatar.
Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.
Max Verstappen can win a fifth straight world title but will need to overcome McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
Barca recover from a goal down to win, with strikes from Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.
After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.
