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Coverage of Southampton v Middlesbrough the Championship play-off semi-final second-leg tie from St Mary's Stadium.

Coverage of Stockport County v Stevenage the second leg of the League One play-off semi-final at Edgeley Park.

Coverage of the top-flight match at Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden claimed another in a 3-0 victory for the Citizens when these teams faced each other in the reverse fixture at Selhurst Park last December, but the match wasn't quite as one-sided as the scoreline suggests, with Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton both hitting the woodwork for Palace

Coverage of Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers the second leg of the League One play-off semi-final at University of Bradford Stadium.

Coverage of Salford City v Grimsby Town the second leg of the League Two play-off semi-final at Peninsula Stadium.

Coverage of Notts County v Chesterfield the second leg of the League Two play-off semi-final at Meadow Lane, as the teams contest a place in the Wembley final.

Coverage of this Premier League clash from Anfield. Liverpool host Aston Villa in a fixture that has regularly produced goals, including a dramatic 3-3 draw between the sides earlier in the season. The Reds have enjoyed a strong recent record at Anfield against Villa, winning six of the last seven league meetings on Merseyside, while Villa continue to push for European qualification after another impressive campaign under Unai Emery. With the season nearing its conclusion, both sides will be targeting a crucial three points in the race for their respective objectives.

All the action from the 145th staging of the final, held at Wembley Stadium. Despite experiencing a tumultuous campaign which has seen manager Enzo Maresca and his successor Liam Rosenior both leave the club, Chelsea reached this showpiece match when they defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the last four. City are looking to win a domestic treble, having already won the League Cup, but they lost to Palace 1-0 in last term's final and briefly looked to be heading out of the competition in the semi-finals this time around, before late goals by Tijjani Reijnders and Jeremy Doku gave them a 2-1 win over Southampton.

Coverage of the top-flight match at Old Trafford, where the visitors will hope to emulate their impressive win of last season, which was their first at the 'Theatre of Dreams' since December 1994. Nikola Milenkovic, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Chris Wood all got their names on the scoresheet for Forest, while Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes hit the target for the Red Devils.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Mexico City Stadium in Mexico. Co-hosts Mexico will raise the curtain on the biggest-ever World Cup when the first match of the 104-game extravaganza kicks off with their Group A meeting against South Africa. By a twist of fate, the clash is a reverse repeat of the opening game of the 2010 tournament, when Bafana Bafana were the host nation.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara. Korea Republic and Czechia will be out to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaigns in style when they clash on the opening day of the tournament. The Asian side are making their 11th straight appearance at the finals, while Czechia are back on the global stage after a 20-year absence. This will be the first meeting between the teams at the World Cup.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Toronto Stadium in Toronto. The eyes of two nations will be on Toronto Stadium as co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign under way with a first-ever World Cup meeting against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following this fixture, Jesse Marsch's men head to Vancouver for their remaining group encounters with Qatar and Switzerland. European play-off qualifiers Bosnia, who ousted Italy on penalties to book their ticket to North America, will head to Los Angeles and then Seattle for their next games.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles. In one of the most eagerly-anticipated games in American soccer history, co-hosts USA will usher in the second World Cup on home soil with their Group D opener against Paraguay. The two sides are familiar foes, with Mauricio Pochettino's men securing a 2-1 victory in Chester, Pennsylvania, in November. Paraguay, who are making their first World Cup appearance since South Africa 2010, qualified for the global finals with a sixth-place finish in CONMEBOL qualifying, with some eye-catching victories on the way.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco. Having handed over the hosting baton, Qatar secured passage to their second World Cup after an epic, 18-match, qualification phase in Asia. While Akram Afif and Co are chasing a first point at the tournament, Switzerland are looking to shake off a run of early knockout stage elimination. Lining up for a sixth consecutive edition, the Swiss have departed at the Round of 16 in four of those five outings. This will be the first World Cup meeting between the nations.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from New York/New Jersey Stadium in New York. Five-time champions Brazil will take on African giants Morocco in one of the most tantalising group-stage match-ups at FIFA World Cup 2026™. Brazil, now under the tutelage of legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti, will be out to begin their title tilt in style. They will face the Atlas Lions, who embarked on a stunning run to fourth place at Qatar 2022.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Gillette Stadium in Boston. Both Haiti and Scotland will end their respective World Cup waits in this Group C clash. Les Grenadiers' most recent and only appearance at the finals came in 1974, where the islanders left West Germany without recording a point. Scotland, meanwhile, have had to wait 28 years to play at the tournament again, when a disappointing France 1998 campaign saw them exit at the group phase for an eighth successive finals. This is the first meeting between the two at senior level.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from BC Place Vancouver in Canada. Australia and Türkiye will meet at a FIFA World Cup™ for the first time in this Group D opener at BC Place Vancouver. The Socceroos are competing at the global finals for a sixth consecutive edition while Türkiye are making their third appearance and their first since they stormed all the way to the semi-finals at Korea/Japan 2002.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Houston Stadium in Texas. History will be made in this Group E affair as Curaçao will play their first FIFA World Cup™ match when they take on four-time champions Germany. The Caribbean side, under the guidance of veteran head coach Dick Advocaat, delivered a Concacaf qualifying campaign for the ages by edging Jamaica in Group B to reach these global finals, while the Germans overcame a slow start in UEFA qualifying Group A to punch their North American ticket. Not only is it the first World Cup match-up between the two nations, but their first encounter ever.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Dallas Stadium in Texas. Two heavyweight teams from across the globe will go head-to-head when the Netherlands and Japan meet in their opening Group F fixture. The Samurai Blue – competing in their eighth successive FIFA World Cup™ – were the first nation outside of the three co-hosts to punch their ticket to the tournament, qualifying with three group games to spare in the third round of the AFC preliminaries. Three-times finalists the Oranje were unbeaten in their qualifying campaign, finishing top of UEFA Group G to reach their 12th finals.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Philadelphia stadium, Philadelphia. Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador will face off for first time ever in this Group E showdown. La Tri were exceptional in South American qualifying, finishing second behind Argentina in the standings. Côte d'Ivoire, meanwhile, banked a direct ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 by edging out Gabon their qualification group.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey. After sealing progress to the FIFA World Cup through the European play-offs, Sweden will kick off their campaign against Tunisia in Monterrey Stadium. The African nation will be determined to get off to a good start after failing to progress past the group stage at Qatar 2022. Meanwhile, this is Sweden's first World Cup opener since Russia 2018, which they began with a 1-0 triumph over Korea Republic.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match live on ITV from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain, former World Cup winners in 2010, begin their group campaign against a Cape Verde side making a rare appearance on the world stage. While Spain’s technical dominance and tournament pedigree make them strong favourites, Cape Verde will look to frustrate and compete in their biggest-ever World Cup fixture.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both sides begin their group-stage campaigns in what is shaping up to be a competitive Group G, alongside Mexico and Japan, where early points could prove crucial in the race for qualification to the knockout rounds. Belgium arrive with a strong recent World Cup pedigree, having reached the semi-finals in 2018 and consistently progressed beyond the group stage in recent tournaments, while Egypt look to build on their growing international profile led by Mohamed Salah, aiming to secure their first World Cup knockout appearance in modern history.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Saudi Arabia face a tough opening test against two-time World Cup winners Uruguay, who boast a proud tournament history and a reputation for producing disciplined, high-intensity performances on the global stage. Saudi Arabia famously stunned Argentina at the 2022 World Cup and will look to draw on similar spirit against one of the group favourites.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match live on ITV from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Iran bring a wealth of World Cup experience and a reputation for disciplined, hard-to-break-down performances, while New Zealand aim to build on their improving international standing after consistent qualification campaigns. With Group G expected to be tightly contested, both sides will view this as a key opportunity to pick up valuable points.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. England renew their rivalry with Croatia in a fixture that has produced several memorable encounters, including the 2018 World Cup semi-final where Croatia came from behind to win 2-1 after extra time. England, however, responded with a 1-0 victory at Euro 2020, and will be looking to start their campaign strongly against familiar opposition.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Czechia and South Africa will contest a first-ever World Cup meeting in their second Group A fixture. Miroslav Koubek's side booked their place at the tournament via the UEFA play-offs, overcoming Republic of Ireland and Denmark thanks to thrilling penalty shootouts. Bafana Bafana, meanwhile, who have the honour of opening the tournament against co-hosts Mexico, finished top of Group C in the CAF qualifying competition.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles. Switzerland will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in an intriguing all-European clash in Los Angeles. The Swiss have reached the knockout phase at the past three editions of FIFA World Cup™ and will be hungry to take another step towards progression this time around. Bosnia, meanwhile, are aiming to break new ground having been eliminated in the group phase in their only previous appearance at the global finals in 2014. This will be the first World Cup clash between the sides.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from BC Place Vancouver in Canada. The midway point of Group B action sees hosts Canada tussle with Qatar in what is the first World Cup meeting between the pair. Canada are appearing at the tournament for the third time while 2022 hosts Qatar are making a second outing at the global finals. Both are targeting progression from the group stage for the first time.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara. Mexico's path to the knockout round can get a big boost with a victory in front of the home fans in Guadalajara against a Korea Republic side who have become very familiar foes of El Tricolor in recent years. Since their classic meeting at Russia 2018, the two teams have faced off twice in friendlies, including a September 2025 fixture in which they played to a 2-2 draw. The stakes will be much higher in this one, as Mexico get ready to play a World Cup match in Guadalajara for the first time.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Seattle stadium in Seattle. After playing their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles, USA head north to Seattle to take on Australia to try to help secure their place in the knockout stages. The Socceroos, for their part, will be determined to put up a fight in their quest to reach the Round of 16 for a second successive tournament. The two sides met in a friendly in Commerce City, Colorado, in October 2025, with the Stars and Stripes emerging 2-1 victors thanks to a Haji Wright brace.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Gillette Stadium in Boston. After taking on Haiti and Brazil respectively, Scotland and Morocco will face off in this intriguing Group C encounter. The Scots made their World Cup return following 28 years away by bagging a sensational win over Denmark in the final day of UEFA qualifying. Things were far more straightforward for Morocco, as the 2022 semi-finalists won all eight of their African preliminaries to secure a straight World Cup berth.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia. In a true David and Goliath battle, the most successful team in FIFA World Cup™ history will face a nation taking part in the tournament for just the second time. In what will be the first meeting between the sides at the global finals, Brazil will be hot favourites to bank maximum points. Can Haiti cause an upset which would send shockwaves through the competition?

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The sides last met at the 2022 World Cup, where Saudi Arabia produced one of the tournament’s biggest shocks with a 2-1 comeback victory over Spain in the group stage. Spain will be eager for revenge, while Saudi Arabia once again look to prove they can compete with elite opposition on the world stage.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Belgium face one of their toughest group tests against an Iran side known for frustrating higher-ranked opposition on the world stage. The Belgians will look to their attacking talent and tournament experience to break down a compact Iranian defence, with both sides aware that qualification could hinge on results against direct rivals.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match live on ITV from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Uruguay’s vast World Cup experience, including two historic triumphs, makes them strong contenders in Group H. Cape Verde face one of their toughest assignments of the group, but will aim to stay competitive against a side known for defensive solidity and tournament know-how.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on ITV from Gillette Stadium in Boston. Egypt will be strong favourites but cannot afford complacency against a New Zealand side known for resilience and organisation in tournament football. With Group G finely balanced, both teams will be targeting points that could prove crucial heading into the final group fixtures.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Gillette Stadium in Boston. England face Ghana in what will be the first competitive meeting between the two nations at a World Cup, with the African side known for their physicality and pace on the counter-attack. Ghana have a strong tournament pedigree, reaching the quarter-finals in 2010, and will look to challenge England in what could prove a pivotal group-stage clash.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. After clashes with Haiti and Morocco, Scotland and Brazil conclude their FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group C campaign by renewing one of the most regular meetings in the history of the tournament - their fifth at the global showpiece.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. This fixture could be crucial in the battle for progression from Group H, with both sides eyeing their most realistic chance of securing points. Saudi Arabia bring recent World Cup pedigree, while Cape Verde continue their rise on the international stage in what is a historic appearance at the tournament.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. The standout fixture of Group H sees two World Cup heavyweights collide, with Spain’s technical style meeting Uruguay’s renowned grit and defensive organisation. Previous meetings between European and South American giants at World Cups have often been tight and tactical, and this could prove decisive in shaping the group standings.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. A key fixture in Group G sees two experienced World Cup nations meet, with Egypt relying heavily on Mohamed Salah’s attacking threat, while Iran bring tactical discipline and a strong defensive structure. Previous meetings between African and Asian sides in World Cup group stages have often been closely contested, and another tight encounter is expected.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Belgium round off their group stage against New Zealand, with the European side traditionally strong in World Cup group phases, having reached the knockout rounds in three of their last four tournaments. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be aiming to pull off a major upset against one of the group favourites in what could be a decisive final group fixture.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. The sides last met at the 2018 World Cup, where England recorded a dominant 6-1 victory, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in a one-sided encounter. Panama, featuring in just their second World Cup campaign, will be aiming for a far more competitive showing, while England look to maintain their strong record in group-stage matches.