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Norway, led by Erling Haaland, defeated Brazil to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, while England also advanced after beating Mexico. England's Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury during post-match celebrations.
The 2026 World Cup continues with various matches, fan celebrations leading to fatalities in Mexico City, and ongoing discussions including a dispute between Israeli Uri Geller and a Ghanaian witch doctor over curses, and Iran's response to a Trump official's 'happy dance'.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of at least the next two matches at the T20 World Cup due to a left calf injury sustained on Tuesday.
Nat Sciver-Brunt expresses her determination to inspire the next generation of athletes as England prepares to host the World Cup. The host nation is set to launch its campaign against Sri Lanka on Friday.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt announced that the team will not implement a social media ban for the upcoming T20 World Cup, a policy that was in place during the 2017 World Cup.
National teams are announcing their final rosters for the upcoming World Cup, highlighted by Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion in Portugal's squad for a record sixth appearance. The selections also feature stories of players like Curtis and Yan Diomande making their respective teams.
England has revealed its squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt captaining the team and an 18-year-old spinner included, while Sarah Glenn misses out.
Spain secured a spot in the next round after defeating Austria, setting up a match against Portugal. Meanwhile, Cape Verde made its World Cup debut, with players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe also making headlines for their performances and records.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is feeling optimistic about her calf injury, with her wife Katherine stating that a positive scan indicates the injury is progressing in the right direction for a potential semi-final return.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss at least two upcoming T20 World Cup matches after sustaining a left calf injury on Tuesday.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with announcements regarding opening ceremony performers like Shakira and a star-studded Mexican lineup, along with logistical details such as fan fest construction, player travel, and stadium entry rules. FIFA also confirmed an accidental sale of tickets for $0 due to a system error.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt announced that the team will not enforce a social media ban for the upcoming T20 World Cup, a policy that was in place during the 2017 World Cup.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of upcoming series against New Zealand and India due to a calf injury, creating a significant fitness concern ahead of the home T20 World Cup.
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord's in 2017.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been declared fit to play in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Her return is a boost for the team as they prepare for the crucial match.
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in a chaotic World Cup Group L match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a last-gasp goal to secure the victory. The win was celebrated by coach Queiroz as a triumph of both battle and brains.
As the World Cup approaches, teams are playing warm-up matches, and host cities are preparing for the economic impact. Discussions also include the expanded 48-team format for future tournaments and various related news.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, preparations are underway with announcements regarding the official soundtrack, team kits, and pre-tournament friendlies. Fan engagement initiatives, such as the Black Star Balloon Tour and a 'Work From Bar' concept, are also being launched to build excitement for the global event.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is set to make his England debut in upcoming World Cup warm-up games, while England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt confirms no social media ban for the T20 World Cup. BBC Sport also provides a statistical overview of all World Cup 2026 squads, covering experience, age, and league representation.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of upcoming series against New Zealand and India due to a calf injury, creating significant fitness concerns for the team ahead of the home T20 World Cup.
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord's in 2017.