Last updated: August 7, 2026, 9:16 PM ET
US Soccer
U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes said she is "delighted" that Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to remain the U.S. men's team coach for another four years. Hayes also urged US Soccer to prioritize the U.S. Under-20 Women's national team at this year's World Cup, saying she is "worried" about USWNT youth development and the need to match top European teams. The USMNT returns to action in September/October with friendlies against Peru, Chile, Canada and Mexico, the first matches since the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, former Mexico star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano has joined the LA Galaxy on an initial loan from San Diego FC through the rest of the 2026 season.
Transfer Window
Liverpool are set to sign defender Ronald Araújo on a seasonlong loan from Barcelona, a surprise deal also reported by Sky Sports. Atletico Madrid are in talks with Tottenham over signing their captain Cristian Romero. Newcastle United have told Manchester United that full-back Lewis Hall is not for sale after an initial enquiry was rejected. Arsenal have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for their captain Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Guimaraes, but their "very emotional" captain wanted to join Arsenal. Manchester City are exploring a move for Enzo Fernández as a potential Rodri replacement, while Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool are yet to agree a fee for Bradley Barcola. Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal. Chelsea are set to clinch a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for a fee of around £16.3m. Bournemouth announced the signing of right-back Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla in a deal worth up to £11.1m. Millwall signed Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on a one-year deal following his departure from Charlton. Everton completed the signing of Denmark international Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal. Crystal Palace completed the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after a successful pre-season trial. Premier League side Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign Real Salt Lake's 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo. Wrexham have signed midfielder Ben Whiteman from Preston on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Swansea City signed free agent Ross Stewart on a three-year deal following his departure from Southampton. Cardiff City signed Lincoln City midfielder Jack Moylan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal. Hull City signed Norway midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl on a five-year contract from Tromso, and also signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis for a club-record fee. Notts County signed Northampton Town midfielder Dean Campbell. Birmingham City signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre. Premier League newcomers Coventry City completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. Liverpool have signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval. Defender Gabby George has completed a move to Brighton from Manchester United before the start of the WSL season. Fulham's new signings Garcia and Palacios made losing debuts in a loss to Palace. The 2026 summer transfer window is well underway, with several U.S. players finding new homes, earning USMNT transfer grades including Arfsten's B+ for a Boro move. Mohamed Salah has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer, with ESPN exploring why Salah decided to trade the Premier League for Türkiye's fourth-most popular club. Liverpool have explored the conditions of a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's teenage winger Ibrahim Mbaye. Liverpool have also been linked with PSG's Bradley Barcola, as they are prepared to make him their third £100m signing. Spurs are eyeing USMNT star Balogun alongside Osimhen and Jackson, as per transfer rumors. Manchester United are reportedly looking at a move for USMNT's Antonee Robinson. Franco Mastantuono has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid. Rangers have completed the signing of winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover 96. Liverpool's pre-season has shown injuries and squad depth are concerns for Iraola & Co., as revealed by an inside look at their U.S. trip. Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City saw the teenager make his debut in a Man City win. The latest done deals in August 2026 can be checked on BBC Sport.
Carabao Cup
Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round, with Berhalter helping Boro oust Wrexham. Wolves and Stevenage also progressed, as reported by Sky Sports. Walsall stunned Bristol City in the Carabao Cup curtain raiser. The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every first-round tie available to watch live on Sky Sports. The bulk of the EFL Cup's first round fixtures will take place on a weekend, despite traditionally being a midweek cup competition. The second-round draw takes place on Monday, with 11 Premier League teams entering the competition. David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches.
Premier League
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players were "fuming" after defensive errors saw them fall to a 3-1 preseason defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, with Arteta saying they are 'fuming'. Arsenal have "big hopes" for Northern Ireland international Ceadach O'Neill. Myles Lewis-Skelly's preference has always been to play in midfield, and he has a chance to threaten Arsenal's big-name midfielders. With no Morgan Rogers and no Vinicius Junior, Arsenal face a dilemma in their search for a forward. Vinícius Júnior ended weeks of speculation by signing a new six-year Real Madrid contract, with an inside look at how the deal played out. Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players? A BBC Sport analysis examines why top footballers leave or avoid the league. Chelsea failed to ramp up their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad; who could exit? Bayern Munich held off a late fightback from Aston Villa to secure a 2-1 victory in Hong Kong, bringing pre-season tours of Asia to a close. Liverpool legend Ian Rush says new boss Andoni Iraola deserves time to succeed at Anfield but should target winning silverware in his debut campaign. Conor Gallagher is ready to show what he can do under De Zerbi at Spurs, with timing defining his career. Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year contract with Tottenham. Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes his love of the transfer window can guide his club back up the Premier League table. The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into De Zerbi’s side is analyzed. Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach; what should fans expect from the German? Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson called new head coach Matthias Jaissle a "rock star" with "no ceiling". Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training, with debate over whether that is a good thing. England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following a nightclub incident. The most romantic signing of the summer came early as Raul Jimenez returns to Wolves at 35. Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031. Enzo Maresca won his first game in charge of Manchester City with a 3-1 win over the K-League All Stars. Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in the race for Manchester City's Rodri, with Sky Sports News understanding they are hopeful. Rodri may have a huge decision to make on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona. Ferran Torres has come under fire from Barcelona supporters after leaving the door open to a potential move. Barcelona cancelled a pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta. Leicester City are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions; the dream moments haven't been forgotten. The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hopes it could lead to an extended club career.
European Competitions
Derek McInnes is still looking for his first win as Rangers manager after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League qualifying, with old habits haunting Rangers. Hearts endured a predictably bruising evening in Lisbon as their hopes of progressing to the Europa League were all but ended by a 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Benfica. Motherwell were held in Helsinki, while Hibernian secured a vital win. A night of European action saw mixed results for Scottish clubs. The Scottish summer malaise continues, but there is some room for optimism. Supporters reacted to the mixed results for Scottish clubs in Europe, with a podcast analyzing the action.
Scottish Football
Already it is looking like the Scottish title might be won again by the best of a bad bunch, with early troubles for Scottish title hopefuls. The Scottish FA is to hold a "critically important" summit on the future of the national game. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form". Celtic and Rangers have submitted offers for wingers, while Anderlecht hold advanced talks with Dundee United over Will Ferry. Rangers are linked with PSV winger Driouech, with a bid rejected according to gossip. Celtic push for a Ghedjemis deal, as per transfer gossip. The Scottish FA will no longer use a key match incident review panel. Mark Wilson believes the aim of returning Partick Thistle to the Scottish Premiership was a huge factor in Ben Stanway signing a surprise new contract. The Scottish Premiership preview includes stuttering starts and goals in every match.
Women's Football
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid to take over as manager of the women's team, but why have they changed direction? Eva Olid, who has no WSL experience, has been appointed as new Man Utd boss. Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal, strengthened by seven new players, are talking up their chances of winning the Treble this season. One question each big WSL club should ask themselves is examined by ESPN. France say they are still planning to compete in the Under-20 Women's World Cup next month despite a threat from Uefa to boycott Fifa competitions. Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson has been named in England's preparation squad for the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis has retired from officiating and will take up a new role with the Football Association. The key dates for the 2026-27 women's football season are detailed by BBC Sport.
International Football & FIFA
Norway's soccer federation president has called on Gianni Infantino to resign, saying there is "no trust" in him now, while Mexico and Argentina have expressed their support for the embattled FIFA president. The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup. UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments still stands, with under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino remaining in his position and the FA joining them in opposing his re-election. FIFA has been accused of blackmailing Jordan over World Cup money in return for their support for Gianni Infantino, with ex-FIFA VP accusing Infantino of blackmail. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Portugal great Luís Figo has joined calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down over his failed plan. FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff reaffirmed their support. The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA, adding to the mounting pressure on Infantino. Rivals are reportedly circling in a bid to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president; who could challenge him? UEFA has confirmed it is aware of an allegation that European football's governing body paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino. Spain "deserves" to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to the country's sports minister, who argued that Spain should host the final. Argentina will not put pressure on Lionel Messi to play at the 2028 Copa América but will continue to let their superstar decide when he wants to compete. Lionel Messi scored a stellar pair of goals to guide his team to a 4-2 Leagues Cup win, helping Miami start the tournament in a rout. Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos said Luis Suárez cannot be replaced as the team prepares to navigate the Leagues Cup without him due to his lengthy suspension.
Other News
Leeds underlined their Super League title credentials as Chris Hankinson's converted try capped a thrilling comeback 24-22 win over Wakefield, as Leeds pull off comeback. Winger Harvey Barron scored a first senior hat-trick as Hull FC ended a seven-game losing run with a 32-18 comeback win at St Helens. Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr will not be in attendance at the Hull KR game due to personal reasons. Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will make history in 2027 when they play the first Super League fixture in Ireland. National League side Ebbsfleet United's first three games of the season are suspended because of the club's financial problems. The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign; how can it live up to last season? As Zeph Thomas prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, he tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves. A consortium which includes former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is set to buy a majority stake in League Two club Northampton Town. Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the Spygate scandal. Gavin Wilkinson was fired by Portland in 2022 after the release of the Yates Report, but San Jose has hired him as a consultant. The new season of "Ted Lasso" was filmed at a real-life NWSL club, with a cameo serving as a key plot point. Chris Smalling reflects on snubbing university, genetics testing for supplements, and his relationships with Ferguson and Mourinho in a wide-ranging interview. Uganda international David Owori was killed by suspected robbers in a street gang attack. Women in the Afghan women's team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence after being banned from football at home and reuniting 8,000 miles away. The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England, as Argentina marks its win. Simon Francis has collected more than 80 Mitre footballs which he displays above his stairs; meet the man with a museum of footballs. BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer, including players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers. The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers include Arsenal could hijack Liverpool's move for Barcola. Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, according to Friday's transfer gossip. The top stories from Friday's papers include Liverpool could rival Arsenal in Konsa chase. The most viral goalkeeper of the World Cup, Vozinha, and Mohamed Salah have had amazing transfer unveilings, as showcased by ESPN. Vozinha always believed he belonged on a bigger stage, and after World Cup stardom he has joined Colo-Colo. The Paddy Power PDC World Championship dates have been confirmed for Friday December 11 to Sunday January 3 with a record 180,000 tickets on offer. Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld has been fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority for inappropriate behaviour and offensive language. Sam Hickey is a real showman, in fact he’s a member of the guild; the rising Scottish middleweight star is Britain's best prospect. Aaron McKenna is not short of ambition as the Irish middleweight fights for the world title this Saturday; McKenna aims for unification and heavyweight dream. Joe Ward had the world at his feet as an amateur boxing sensation, until disaster struck over and over again. Callum Walsh doesn’t shy away from danger; the unbeaten contender from Ireland looks to break through in the middleweight division. The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place "where the money is", says Dana White; White knows the venue. Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is still expected to be announced in August, according to Eddie Hearn. Jake Paul's rematch with Tommy Fury "makes most sense" as Paul targets a return to boxing. Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker claimed a failed drugs test that resulted in him being suspended was caused by exposure to cocaine being used by his nutritionist. British boxer Raven Chapman underwent emergency surgery for a bleed on her brain after collapsing following a sparring session. Cherneka Johnson may be the undisputed bantamweight champion, but she admits Dina Thorslund still occupies the division's throne as Johnson bids to dethrone the 'bantamweight queen'. New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers. Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England, with the ban over ugly scenes. Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the flanker must be rewarded. England opener Emilio Gay suffered an injury scare, retiring hurt with a shoulder injury while batting for Durham. Returning captain Joe Root and England have named their 16-man squad for the opening two Tests against Pakistan; what we learnt from the squad announcement. Jacob Bethell will miss the entirety of England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse have been recalled. Pakistan ended their eight-match away Test losing streak in emphatic fashion, securing an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies ahead of England clash. Charley Hull has surged up the leaderboard at the PIF London Championship after a brilliant course record 62. Charley Hull is buoyed by how well she has played this season but admitted injuries have prevented her from performing at her best. The Shergar Cup Sprint at Ascot on Saturday features expert betting tips from Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Jamie Lynch; tips for the Shergar Cup Sprint. Hollie Doyle, who was the leading rider at the 2023 Shergar Cup, runs the rule over Saturday's international contest at Ascot; Doyle previews the Shergar Cup. Slica Bay, Sea Suite and Ben Nevis line up for the Brighton Mile this afternoon; Brighton Summer Festival racing highlights. A masterclass from Phoebe Litchfield, as she hit the fastest fifty in the history of The Hundred women's competition, headlined Sun Risers Leeds' straightforward chase; Litchfield scores fastest 50. A win for Sun Risers Leeds saw the elimination of Birmingham Phoenix from the men's competition, just as with their women's team earlier; Birmingham Phoenix knocked out. Trent Rockets extended their lead at the top of The Hundred table with a near-perfect performance; Rockets march on after easy win. Melie Kerr's defiant half-century and decisive death bowling from Hayley Matthews helped MI London to a belated first win; Kerr and Matthews help MI London women. A Sikandar Raza masterclass inspired MI London to come away with the spoils to jump up to second and condemn London Spirit to elimination; fiery finish as MI London condemn Spirit. Trent Rockets went top of The Hundred women's table after a fourth win on the bounce; Rockets all but qualified. We are into crunch time in The Hundred, with knockout spots up for grabs; permutations for qualification. Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King ran in on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game; King leads Panthers to comeback win. Jack Draper has been confirmed for next week's Cincinnati Open despite being left in floods of tears following defeat in Montreal; Draper confirmed for Cincinnati Open. British No 2 Cameron Norrie claimed a comfortable victory at the National Bank Open to set up a third-round meeting with Alex De Minaur; Norrie notches another win in Montreal. Cameron Norrie dumped out third seed Alex de Minaur to reach the fourth round; red-hot Norrie dumps out De Minaur. Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, increasing worries over his US Open title defence; Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati. Max Verstappen has praised the "rock solid" performances that have taken Kimi Antonelli to the top of Formula 1's Drivers' Championship; Verstappen praises Antonelli. Larry Berg will succeed Don Garber as new MLS commissioner beginning next year; for the league. Neymar was accused of provocation and called "a lowlife" by the president of Brazilian club Remo after Tuesday's Brazilian Cup game; Neymar accused of provocation. Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has been given a trading card made with real 24-carat gold, days after making his unofficial senior debut; Gabriel handed gold trading card. Alex Hughes, son of former Wales and Manchester United striker Mark Hughes, died of sudden adult death syndrome; Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome. Long before the EAFC video game franchise nestled itself at the epicenter of soccer culture, FIFA International Soccer was an unexpected bestseller; how EA Sports' game defined soccer culture. Bangor striker Ben Arthurs is free to play in his club's first game of the 2026-27 Irish Premiership season having completed a three-month anti-doping ban; Arthurs served cocaine use ban. Guess the identity of today's Premier League star in as few attempts as possible with BBC Sport's quiz. So, you're keen to extend your soccer love? Bill Connelly counts 10 things you need to know in a guide to the club game.