Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-11
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 23:41:14)
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium. -
McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 23:39:32)
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener. -
Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup? (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 23:13:18)
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards? -
Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup? (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 22:04:51)
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment? -
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 22:01:14)
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium. -
Warrington go top with win at St Helens (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 21:55:11)
Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens. -
Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 21:30:42)
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium. -
Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 21:27:24)
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania. -
Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 21:06:59)
Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa. -
Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 21:03:49)
Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. -
'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 20:28:38)
Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks. -
Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 20:26:37)
Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol -
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 20:26:06)
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack. -
London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 20:03:59)
The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions. -
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 19:13:45)
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack. -
Real Madrid reappoint Mourinho on three-year deal (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 19:11:19)
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. -
Real Madrid bring back Mourinho on three-year deal (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 19:11:19)
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. -
Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 18:40:27)
England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp. -
Pirelli F1 tyre contract extended until 2028 (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 17:24:59)
Italian company Pirelli will continue as Formula 1's tyre supplier until 2028 after its contract was extended by another year. -
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers (BBC Sport 2026-06-11 17:08:40)
It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.