#group-stage

#group-stage

The field for the unprecedented 2026 FIFA World Cup is set following Friday's World Cup Draw from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A star-studded event bringing together some of the biggest names in world soccer, the tournament splits 48 teams into 12 groups of four, which will do battle beginning on June 11 in Mexico, Canada, and primarily the United States.

We're starting to figure out the rhythm for the new, 36-team Champions League and its league phase. The early matchdays aren't particularly do-or-die and the stakes are low, but the less work you get done early, the more you leave yourself later on. Paris Saint-Germain took only four points from their first five matchdays last year, had to rally late to qualify for the knockout rounds, then had to face Liverpool in the round of 16.

Third-tier Alloa Athletic secured progress to the Premier Sports Cup last 16 after a 3-2 comeback win against Airdrieonians, scoring a late winner.

Surrey secured their place in the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day by defeating Bears by 25 runs, with Kira Chathli scoring 65 runs off just 31 balls.

Surrey will play in the inaugural final of the women's T20 Blast after their group match at Durham was washed out. Not a single ball was bowled at the Riverside with each team picking up two points.

The group stage at the FIFA Club World Cup has concluded, showcasing incredible talent and fantastic goals that will be remembered long after the tournament ends.