World Cup 2026 matches underway with Spain-Cape Verde and Belgium-Egypt, while Tunisia sacks coach after heavy defeat; Olympic preparations intensify with athletes and marathoners preparing for London 2012

Spain faced Cape Verde in a World Cup 2026 qualifier at 3pm local time (5pm BST), with live coverage and player guides available for fans tracking the competition.

Belgium took on Egypt in another World Cup 2026 match at 5pm local time (8pm BST), as nations compete for spots in the upcoming tournament.

Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a devastating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup game, with the team still facing Japan and Netherlands in Group F.

Usain Bolt aims to 'amaze' the world at London 2012 by targeting 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m, setting ambitious goals for the Olympic Games.

UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee believes his squad can achieve the target of eight medals at the London Olympics.

Emmanuel Mutai is determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday despite recovering from typhoid contracted last month.

Former marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie has abandoned his dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympic marathon.

Crystal Palace announced Pierre Sage as their new head coach after he won the Coupe de France with Lens, with Sage expressing ambition for the role.

Fifa's discrimination monitor urged the organization to remove VAR official Shaun Evans over an 'OK' hand gesture resembling a white supremacy symbol made during World Cup matches.

Analysis suggests Asian teams including South Korea, Japan, Qatar, and Australia are showing impressive results that could signal a shift in world football power dynamics at this World Cup.