Tiny Cape Verde pulled off what was a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain, in Atlanta.

Following a glitzy build-up which featured a performance from Katy Perry, watched on by Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise in the stands and with thousands of fans decked out in the stars and stripes, they would have been forgiven for wilting under the pressure at a packed SoFi Stadium.

It's been a busy opening week of the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup, with it bringing out quite the party – on and off the pitch.

Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis returned to the Transformación Social TRASO boxing gym in Mexico City yesterday, ten years since first visiting the Laureus-supported programme in what was then his first year as a Laureus World Sports Academy Member.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lit up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with a sensational 105 not out as England began with a statement victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.