Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 4, 2026, 2:03 PM ET
International Friendly: Argentina 7-0 Burkina Faso
Argentina produced a ruthless display espn.com in Buenos Aires, putting seven goals past a makeshift Burkina Faso side in a one-sided friendly.
Nations League: England 7-0 Croatia
England delivered a statement performance espn.com in the Nations League, thrashing Croatia 7-0 to put their World Cup heartbreak firmly behind them. Jude Bellingham unlocked a new level bbc.co.uk and showed potential to be "one of the greatest," according to Roy Keane skysports.com. Croatia captain Luka Modric said he was "ashamed" after his side's catastrophic night bbc.co.uk, calling it the nation's biggest-ever loss. The "complete" England display has reinvigorated faith skysports.com in the Thomas Tuchel project, at least for now.
Nations League: Scotland 2-0 North Macedonia
Scotland marked Andy Robertson's 100th cap with a 2-0 win skysports.com away to North Macedonia, giving Sebastien Pocognoli his first victory at the third time of asking. The Tartan Army gave a mixed reaction to the Skopje win, with opinions ranging from "promising start" to "shocking" display bbc.co.uk. The numbers behind Robertson's 100-cap career bbc.co.uk were highlighted, while Kieron Bowie seized his Scotland shot bbc.co.uk after World Cup disappointment.
Nations League: USMNT 3-0 Mexico
Cavan Sullivan, aged, became the youngest USMNT scorer with a stunner espn.com in a 3-0 win over Mexico. Sullivan and Julian Hall earned 9/10 in player ratings espn.com, with the phenom's goal capping a memorable win espn.com. Mexico coach Rafael Márquez bemoaned "terrible mistakes espn.com" as his side were humbled.
Nations League: Other Results & News
France head coach Zinedine Zidane said he will make "smart changes espn.com" for their match against Belgium. Wales are aiming bbc.co.uk to prove they can thrive at the top level. Ireland's pre-Israel press conference was abruptly ended espn.com after a racism allegation. Bruno Fernandes defended Cristiano Ronaldo as the "greatest symbol bbc.co.uk" of Portugal.
Domestic Football: Gateshead, League Two
Gateshead have sacked bbc.co.uk manager Lee Cattermole after a poor start to the season.
Domestic Football: Scottish Premiership
Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has "nothing but respect" for current manager Derek McInnes bbc.co.uk. Celtic have condemned bbc.co.uk a fan protest targeting majority shareholder Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Domestic Football: WSL
Chelsea went top skysports.com of the WSL table as London City thrashed Tottenham Hotspur. In the NWSL, Brecken Mozingo scored late to pull the Utah Royals into a 1-1 draw, while Debinha hit a hat trick espn.com and USWNT's Wilson saw red.
Transfers & Rumours
Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all chasing Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz espn.com. Arsenal are also leading the race for winger Antonio Nusa skysports.com. Manchester United and Arsenal are eyeing Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic bbc.co.uk. The top 10 Premier League summer transfers have been ranked espn.com.
Ballon d'Or & Awards
Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane are the three favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to a whittling down espn.com of the 30-man shortlist.
Rugby League: NRL Grand Final
The Sydney Roosters held on to break skysports.com Newcastle hearts in the NRL Grand Final, with Hull FC-bound Daly Cherry-Evans kicking the crucial drop goal. The Roosters also crushed skysports.com the Brisbane Broncos 30-6 to win their third NRLW premiership.
Rugby League: Super League Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity's "red, white and blue army" roared skysports.com them onto Grand Final history. Lachlan Walmsley lived out his Grand Final dream skysports.com but uncertainty lies ahead. Coach Daryl Powell revealed members of his squad "can't believe" their phenomenal title run skysports.com.
Rugby League: England Squad
Jake Connor has been left out skysports.com of England's 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup.
Rugby Union: Premiership
Louis Rees-Zammit scored skysports.com two tries as Bristol beat champions Northampton.
Cricket: Australia Warm-Up
Marnus Labuschagne hit a timely century skysports.com as Australia warmed up for their Test series against South Africa.
Golf: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Adrian Meronk outlasted skysports.com Casey Jarvis to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. Casey Jarvis sought victory skysports.com at St Andrews with Matt Fitzpatrick among the chasing pack.
Horse Racing: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Daryz retained skysports.com the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe crown with a dazzling display, becoming the first colt to do so since 1978. Amusingly triumphed skysports.com in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere.
Boxing: Fury vs Joshua
There is no rematch clause skysports.com in the deal for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's December 11 fight.
Darts: World Grand Prix
Luke Humphries will face Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final in a 2023 repeat skysports.com. Humphries insists reaching the final "doesn't mean anything" without beating Price skysports.com. A "brilliant final" is on our hands skysports.com as the trophy battle looms.
Tennis: China Open
Novak Djokovic created more history skysports.com with an epic win over Alexander Zverev to reach the China Open semi-finals. Aryna Sabalenka followed skysports.com Elena Rybakina out of the tournament after a shock defeat.
Formula 1: Bahrain Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton revealed skysports.com a debate over Ferrari's disastrous tyre choice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, saying "I said it was wet!" George Russell was "beyond disappointment" as Toto Wolff was "massively annoyed" by an engine failure skysports.com. Max Verstappen and Hamilton formed the front row skysports.com for the race.
Scottish Football Podcast
The Scottish Football Podcast discussed bbc.co.uk who caught the eye in Pocognoli's first win.
Cesar Azpilicueta Retirement
Cesar Azpilicueta said he "clawed" his way to the top but needs a break bbc.co.uk as he moves to a different stage of life.