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Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 World Cup in front of what is expected to be a record television audience at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.

The FIFA World Cup delivers. One way or another, it always does. That's why it is the biggest sporting event on Earth. But in which moments did it deliver most? Flashscore finds out.

The future of Alejandro Garnacho is up in the air again as sources indicate that a serious offer could lead to him leaving Chelsea this summer.

In NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at the biggest moments and storylines from the last seven days in the world of basketball's biggest and best league.

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

Finally. Alexander Zverev chased down a drop shot at the net, returned the following lob, and when his final opponent, Flavio Cobolli, smashed the ball out, he fell to the clay and began to cry. One of the longest waits for a Grand Slam trophy had ended. The German tennis player fulfilled his dream, and fans from his country finally saw a champion after a long 30 years.

With the European season recently coming to an end, Flashscore takes a look back at 10 of the biggest 'cupsets' to happen during the 2025/26 campaign.

Manchester City believe they are edging closer to a breakthrough with Nottingham Forest over a deal agreement for Elliot Anderson, according to Flashscore sources.

Mirra Andreeva breezed through the French Open draw and deservedly claimed her first Grand Slam title on Saturday. The Russian teenager made the most of the top favourites’ slip-ups and handled the mounting pressure in every match with ease. After the tournament, she revealed that her new mindset, inspired in part by her idol Roger Federer, played a key role in her success.

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and represents the final chance for football's top stars to stake their claim for the season's Ballon d'or award.

The stage is set for a thrilling final-four showdown on the Parisian clay. Title-favourite Alexander Zverev must defuse the threat of rising star Jakub Mensik to keep his Grand Slam dream alive. Meanwhile, a historic all-Italian semi-final between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi guarantees an unexpected finalist at this year's French Open.

This season saw some incredible domestic cup shockers. From lower-tier sides going far, to established names suffering unexpected eliminations, there was everything. Flashscore takes a look back at 10 of the biggest 'cupsets' to happen during the 2025/26 campaign.

With the FIFA World Cup group stage crammed with interesting matchups across the expanded 48-team format, Flashscore has taken a look at potential matches that you don't want to miss. These are ten of the most anticipated clashes at the World Cup.

The Thursday schedule at the French Open will offer highly surprising matches. Almost no one expected all four semi-finalists to be fighting for their first career Grand Slam final. First, at 3:00 PM, the Russian phenomenon Mirra Andreeva will face the incredibly in-form Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine. Following that, Polish sensation Maja Chwalinska will challenge another Russian star, Diana Shnaider.

After more than seven months of competition, the stage is set. The NBA Finals tip off on the first Wednesday of June, beginning the race for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The second-seeded San Antonio Spurs will host the third-seeded New York Knicks in a championship showdown. The journey ends here - one team will reach the summit, while the other will see its season end in heartbreak.

West Ham United are planning to resist early approaches for Mateus Fernandes as interest in the Portuguese midfielder continues to intensify.

With the signing of Anthony Gordon already secured and rumours of deals in the offing for both Bernardo Silva and Julian Alvarez, Barcelona have certainly got ahead of the curve this summer in terms of transfers.

When James Milner recently announced his retirement, it brought the curtain down on an incredible 24-year career at the very top of English football.

After what was a hugely disappointing 2025/26 Serie A campaign for AC Milan, there were always going to be changes afoot.

The 2025/26 campaign ended well for Man Utd, due in no small part to Michael Carrick tapping into what he knew would work in terms of squad make-up, personalities in the dressing room etc.

Manchester City are likely to listen to offers for Omar Marmoush this summer as the club evolves ahead of next season.

One of the worst seasons for Tottenham in recent memory at least ended on a high note, with Joao Palhinha's final-day goal against Everton enough to keep the Lilywhites from dropping down into English football's second tier for the first time in 49 years.

The 2026 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal presented a chance for the French giants to cement their legacy as the best squad in Europe, and gave the Premier League champions a shot at making history.

Saturday saw the culmination of the UEFA club competition season as Paris Saint-Germain got the better of Arsenal on penalties in Budapest. Here are two stats for each team following the game.

Saturday evening sees the 2025/26 season come to a close as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.

The score was 6-3, 6-2, 5-1, and Aryna Sabalenka, who was due to come onto court after Jannik Sinner, had already warmed up. But then the impossible happened. After several stoppages because of cramping or injury for Sinner, Juan Manuel Cerundolo took control and dumped the overwhelming favourite out of the tournament.

This Arsenal team have already etched themselves into the history books, becoming the side that ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title. One of the biggest clubs in the world, dripping in a rich heritage and bundles of glory, Mikel Arteta has made them a powerhouse in world football once more, and they now prepare for a Champions League final against defending champions PSG.

The Champions League final is not only about that sweet moment when one team lifts the trophy. Around every match of this magnitude, there are records, rivalries and stories that shape the occasion.

News that Barcelona have muscled in on the signing of Anthony Gordon and already appear close to sealing any deal might well have come as quite a shock to football fans.

They have learned to play at the edge of the rules. Not by betraying football, but by understanding it better than anyone else. Exploiting laws, living in the grey areas, snatching seconds: over the seasons, Arsenal have undergone a quiet tactical transformation. On May 30th in Budapest, it could earn them their first Champions League title.

Crystal Palace's final game of the 2025/26 campaign was also Oliver Glasner's final one in charge of the South London club.

Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final saw Crystal Palace get the better of Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig, making it the third time an English side won the competition. Here are two stats per team following the match.

Both Aston Villa and Arsenal have enjoyed successful 2025/26 campaigns under their respective Basque coaches, Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta.

Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes in Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League final in Oslo, clinching their fourth continental title. We take a look at two stats for each team.

Wednesday night sees Crystal Palace contest their first-ever European final, a year and 10 days after beating Man City at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

That it took until the Premier League's final day for Liverpool to confirm their place in the 2026/27 Champions League tells you all you need to know about how poor the Reds' 2025/26 season was.

Although West Ham took their fight against relegation from the Premier League until the final day, the lack of genuine quality in the side left a feeling that the Hammers were always going to struggle this season, and the drop into the Championship, therefore, wasn't entirely unexpected.

When Thomas Tuchel announced who he had selected for his England squad, there was a lot of noise surrounding the absences of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.