2026 promises to be another thrilling year in the world of sport, with plenty of drama expected and World Cups in football and cricket. From title races in the Premier League, Formula 1, darts and NFL, here's a taste of what's to come in the year ahead...
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke ended 2024 with some fans criticising his style of play, squad selection and more following a winless Euros campaign in Germany.
FIFA has introduced a new pricing tier for the World Cup next year, with £45 tickets being made available for every game, including the final next summer.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has warned fans against taking on financial debt to travel and support the team at next summer's World Cup.
The 2026 men's World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history.
FIFA is facing a backlash over ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with the cheapest for the final costing over £3,000.
FIFA has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after it emerged countries’ most loyal fans faced paying “extortionate” prices for tickets.
Sky Sports' Cam Hogwood brings you daily updates from California as he gains insight into Super Bowl and 2026 World Cup preparations.
The World Cup draw is complete and the fixtures confirmed. Here's your day-by-day breakdown of the 37-day tournament, which kicks off in Mexico in June before a whistle-stop tour around North America, with 103 matches leading up to the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium on July 19.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina to ensure he goes down in history as the greatest player of all time.
How Julian Alvarez emerged as the perfect foil for Lionel Messi in Argentina’s emotional ride to the World Cup final.
Argentina's workmanlike team playing to support a genius is a template that has worked before as Lionel Messi chases his World Cup win.
With the World Cup now at the final stage, here's all you need to know about this year's tournament, from key dates to kick-off times.
©2026 Sky UK
