Soccer

All done deals in June 2026

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Jun 18, 2026 799 views

'I want courage not fear' - Wales boss on World Cup play-offs

Wales must beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.

Jun 18, 2026 462 views

The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.

Jun 18, 2026 529 views

Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs

England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.

Jun 18, 2026 497 views

What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?

Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament. But has it been a success so far?

Jun 18, 2026 537 views

Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points

BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

Jun 18, 2026 484 views

Nearly man McInnes finally has Rangers job he always wanted

Why has Derek McInnes swapped nearly winning the Scottish title with Heart of Midlothian for a Rangers side who finished behind them in third last season?

Jun 18, 2026 972 views

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

Jun 18, 2026 875 views

Working with Postecoglou and following the data - Salford's new boss Cklamovski

Salford City have appointed Peter Cklamovski, someone with no experience of coaching in English football to try and lead them to promotion out of League Two

Jun 18, 2026 910 views

What are Clarke's big calls for Morocco? And who would you pick?

Read what the pundits think and pick your own XI as Scotland prepare to face Morocco.

Jun 18, 2026 990 views

Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.

Jun 18, 2026 836 views

'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

Jun 18, 2026 580 views

From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

Jun 18, 2026 897 views

This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun

Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

Jun 18, 2026 935 views

No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup

Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

Jun 17, 2026 559 views

Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

Jun 16, 2026 360 views

Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup

Jun 16, 2026 521 views

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Jun 15, 2026 400 views

False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far

The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.

Jun 15, 2026 659 views

World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?

Jun 15, 2026 553 views