12 Oct 2026Monday, 12 October 2026London Edition
Football and cricket journalism, written from the press box.
Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro both score twice and Morgan Rogers adds another as Chelsea blitz the Cherries with two goals in the opening three minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Read the full report→Jarrod Bowen equalises but then has a late penalty saved as Pierce Charles twice denies West Ham United and QPR leave the London Stadium with a point.
Tom Banton hit 126, his first ODI hundred, with Harry Brook 77 and Jordan Cox 76 as England made 355 for 7 before Liam Dawson and Gus Atkinson led the rout of Sri Lanka for 132 to seal a 223 run win and a good end to the 2026 home international season.
QPR fight back with ten men for a 2-2 draw as Kwame Poku and Paul Smyth cancel out a Johnny Kenny brace for managerless Preston North End at Loftus Road.
Bees sting Chelsea with West London rout as Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho score at the Gtech Community Stadium.
| Sport | Competition | Result | Status | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| football | FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, MetLife Stadium - Spain win after extra time | Spain 1, Argentina 0. | Full Time | Read the report Read |
| football | FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-Off, Miami | France 4, England 6. | Full Time | Read the report Read |
| football | FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final, Atlanta | England 1, Argentina 2. | Full Time | Read the report Read |
| football | FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final, Arlington | France 0, Spain 2. | Full Time | Read the report Read |
This module lists results only. The words “League Table” are used solely where actual positions and points are shown.
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