Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 4, 2026, 6:04 AM ET
International Friendlies
Argentina routed Burkina Faso 7-0 on Saturday in an international friendly at the Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti, extending their unbeaten run under new management. Argentina score 7 past espn.com makeshift Burkina Faso after travel woes disrupted the visitors' preparation. Lamine Yamal continued his impressive scoring streak, further cementing his status as one of Spain's brightest talents. Spain's de la Fuente espn.com praised the young forward's legendary potential after another goal-filled performance.
Nations League Action
England continued their dominant form in the Nations League, putting World Cup heartbreak firmly behind them with a convincing victory. England thrash Croatia espn.com 7-0 in Zagreb, marking their first major step toward Euro 2028 qualification. The result signals a strong resurgence for the Three Lions bbc.co.uk under the Tuchel project skysports.com, who produced a display described as complete and reinvigorating. Luka Modric expressed his disappointment after Croatia handed biggest-ever loss espn.com by England, admitting the result was a new low for the nation. Meanwhile, Seven heaven for England bbc.co.uk in Croatia dominated the post-match discussion, highlighting the scale of the victory.
Youth Breakthroughs
The United States men's national team continues to integrate exciting young talent, with Cavan Sullivan espn.com making history in the latest USMNT win over Mexico espn.com. The 17-year-old forward became the youngest USMNT scorer espn.com with a stunner in the victory, a result that puts World Cup disappointment firmly behind them espn.com. USMNT player ratings espn.com gave Sullivan and Hall espn.com 9/10 marks for their performances, proving the youngsters are all right. Ireland's pre-Israel presser espn.com was abruptly ended amid racism allegations, a concerning incident ahead of their contentious Nations League game.
Snooker and Darts
Luke Humphries targets a record-breaking fourth consecutive World Grand Prix title after reaching the final skysports.com. He will face Gerwyn Price skysports.com in the championship decider, a rematch set for World Grand Prix final in 2023 repeat skysports.com. Wakefield's Walmsley skysports.com lived out a Grand Final dream, though uncertainty lies ahead regarding a 2027 deal. Powell on Wakefield's phenomenal run skysports.com revealed members of his playing squad were amazed by the title charge skysports.com.
Horse Racing
Daryz seeks to retain his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe crown in the 2026 renewal of the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe skysports.com. Caballo De Mar skysports.com brought an end to Scandinavia's eight-race winning run when repeating the Cadran clash skysports.com at Paris Longchamp. Bahrain GP skysports.com saw Verstappen-Hamilton secure the front row for the 8am start, setting the stage for an exciting Formula 1 weekend.