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Novak wins Mexico Open for first solo PGA Tour title
Highlights of the fourth round of the Mexico Open.
POV: Inside Antonelliโs wild Mexico celebrations!
Kimi Antonelli wore a GoPro during his celebrations at the Mexico Grand Prix.
Wolff: Russell 'distraught' after watching Antonelli seal title
Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes excused George Russell from carrying out his post-Mexico City Grand Prix media duties because the British driver was "distraught" after seeing his team-mate Kimi Antonelli clinch the Drivers' Championship.
Antonelli: I couldn't see through my tears on title-clinching lap
Kimi Antonelli says he "couldn't see" through his tears on the final lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix as he was overcome with emotion before becoming Formula 1 world champion for the first time.
๐ James Milner runs NYC Marathon in just over three hours
It's clear James Milner is enjoying his retirement from soccer, as he ran the 2026 NYC Marathon on Sunday with an impressive time. Did we mention he's 40 years old?
Who was at fault in Ferrari's chaotic Mexico City GP battle?
Sky Sports F1's Karun Chandhok analyses Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's battle at the start of the Mexico City GP.
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Original explainers, previews and travel tips, written for fans.
How the 48-team 2026 World Cup format actually works
Twelve groups, a brand-new Round of 32, and 104 matches. I'll walk you through the whole thing without the jargon.
8 min read โThe 16 host cities: a fan's guide to United 2026
Three countries, sixteen cities, four time zones. Here's my rundown of where it's all happening and what each region brings.
8 min read โEstadio Azteca: the stadium that has seen it all
In 2026 Mexico City's grand old ground becomes the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups. Let me tell you why that matters.
7 min read โWho can actually win the 2026 World Cup?
A 48-team field widens the cast, but the list of realistic winners is still short. Here's how I'd read the contenders.
8 min read โDebutants, comebacks and the storylines I'll be following
The scoreline is rarely the best part of a World Cup. These are the human stories I'll be watching for in 2026.
7 min read โPlanning a 2026 World Cup trip: what I'd sort out first
Tickets, travel between host cities, and the realities of following a tournament across a continent. A practical, no-nonsense checklist.
8 min read โDid you know?
The records and quirks behind the first 48-team World Cup.
2026 is the first World Cup hosted by three nations โ Canada, Mexico and the United States.
It is also the first 48-team World Cup, expanding from 32 and running a record 104 matches.
Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium ever to host matches at three different World Cups.
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.