Flashscore News
Flashscore News delivers selected sports articles in audio format. Each week, listeners can enjoy new stories, reports, analyses, and interviews covering soccer, hockey, tennis, and basketball. The podcast brings the latest sports news directly from the Flashscore platform.
Episodes
World Cup highlights: Turkey end USA streak as Netherlands top Group F
The World Cup headed into its third week on Thursday, as Ecuador picked up a historic win over Germany to qualify for the knockout rounds, whilst a rotated USA side failed to win all three group games for the first time.
World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification
Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.
What to expect from England vs Ghana in a fight for supremacy in World Cup Group L
Tuesday evening sees the return to action of a confident England team on the back of one of the best wins in their recent history against Croatia.
World Cup highlights: Messi keeps making history ahead of Mbappe and Haaland
The race for the top scorer title continued with matches from Groups I and J. Lionel Messi overtook Miroslav Klose, while Kylian Mbappé caught up with him… will he do even better against a certain Erling Haaland in a few days?
The Base Line: Cerundolo and Tiafoe claim milestone wins as Czech women dominate
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?
COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek dissects Dutch demolition of Sweden
Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his h
Why Roberto De Zerbi wants Liverpool's Cody Gakpo to be a focal point of Spurs attack
It took until the last day of the 2025/26 Premier League season, but Roberto De Zerbi kept Tottenham Hotspur in the English top-flight at the expense of London rivals West Ham.
World Cup highlights: Cape Verde make more history as Spain impress and Egypt finally win
From favourites recovering from first-round disappointment to underdogs creating more history, day 11 of the FIFA World Cup had a little bit of everything.
World Cup highlights: Curacao earn historic point as Tunisia eliminated
We're into double digits at the FIFA World Cup as we reach day 10, and the headlines keep rolling with Curacao making history against Ecuador and Japan ending Tunisia's hopes at the tournament.
World Cup highlights: Brazil earn first win as co-hosts USA secure spot in knockouts
The ninth day of the tournament saw wins for the USA, Morocco, Brazil, and Paraguay, with the five-time champions finally breaking through against a weak Haiti side. The result for hosts USA secured their place in the next round with a game to spare. Morocco and Paraguay picked up their first wins, while Turkey and Haiti will play the final round just to fulfil the schedule.
What to expect as the USA take on Australia in their vital Group D World Cup fixture
Friday sees the United States back in action, this time against Australia in what is likely to be the game which decides who will top Group D, given that both already won their opening matches of the tournament.
The key stats behind Qatar's World Cup mauling at the hands of rampant co-hosts Canada
Both Canada and Qatar were looking for their first win of World Cup 2026 as they stepped out onto the BC Place Vancouver pitch on Thursday.
World Cup highlights: Mexico first team to qualify for knockouts as Canada rout Qatar
Day Eight at the World Cup saw eight teams start their second matchday, and it was successful day for two of the hosts with Canada and Mexico experiencing wins.
World Cup data so far: Spain and Switzerland wasteful while Argentina show efficiency
So far, so good in terms of entertainment value at World Cup 2026.
How former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui rebuilt the Qatar national team from 2022 ruins
2,920 days after his historic dismissal from the Spanish national team, Julen Lopetegui returned to the World Cup sidelines with Qatar.
Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener
With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.
World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal
Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.
Five things we learned after Ghana sneak past Panama at the death in Toronto
Ghana left it late in a battle, scoring in the 95th minute to get the better of Panama 1-0 in Toronto to claim three points. Here are five conclusions after the game.
How England can continue their good recent form over an ageing Croatia at the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's England side get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening.
World Cup highlights: The never ageing Messi responds to Haaland and Mbappe
He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.
How Lionel Messi dismantled Algeria as Argentina begin their World Cup defence
Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.
Formula 1 Focus: Hamilton achieves impossible dream to ignite pursuit of greatest triumph
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.
Deschamps and France aiming for World Cup history as Senegal look for 2002 repeat
Tuesday night sees one of the favourites for the World Cup, France, take on African Cup of Nations runners-up, Senegal, in what's expected to be one of the games of the group stage.
Why Belgium were unable to unleash Jeremy Doku in their hard-fought draw with Egypt
When Egypt took to the field against Belgium for their World Cup Group G opener at Seattle Stadium, it was with the knowledge that they'd beaten the Red Devils in three of their last four encounters, but had also never won a WC match, and they were up against a side that hadn't lost a group game at the tournament in 13 matches.
World Cup highlights: Saudi Arabia miss out on shock as Iran produce crucial fightback
Not since 1958 have we seen four draws on the same day (from eight matches) at a World Cup, but that is what we saw on day five of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Despite the results, all of the games provided excitement and tension to keep all of us on the edge of our seats.
Oyarzabal to lead the line as Spain seek to quash Cape Verde dreams of an epic WC upset
One of the favourites to win the World Cup will take on one of the smallest nations in the competition on Monday evening, as Spain face Cape Verde in their opening match in Group H.
The Base Line: Vekic breaks new ground with Queen’s triumph, Shelton shines in Stuttgart
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?
How Virgil van Dijk's excellence helped the Netherlands to a draw against Japan
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.
World Cup highlights: Diallo strikes gold for Ivory Coast as Sweden revel in striking duo
Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak starred as Sweden's strike force against Tunisia, whilst Ivory Coast ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run as Day Four's quadruple header lived up to the billing with 19 goals across the encounters.
World Cup Highlights: Brazil stumble, Scotland end win drought & Australia surprise
Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.
Five conclusions following the draw between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina
The match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 1-1 in their Group B opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some conclusions after the fixture from Toronto Stadium.
World Cup highlights: USA get the party started in LA as Canada pick up first-ever point
Two of the FIFA World Cup co-hosts started their tournament on the second day with the USA strolling to a big victory over Paraguay.
South Korea's Lee Kang-In stands out with highest Flashscore rating on opening day
Despite his modest height (just 173 centimetres), South Korean Lee Kang-In was impossible to miss on the pitch in Guadalajara, Mexico. The midfielder, who plays for PSG at club level, was absolutely dominant in his first match at the 2026 World Cup.
Martinelli's Arsenal future in doubt as clubs wait on price tag, Flashscore reveals
Gabriel Martinelli’s future at Arsenal is under scrutiny, with the Brazilian winger a leading candidate to be sacrificed as the club look to reshape their attack.
World Cup highlights: Mexico begin with win as South Korea outlast Czech Republic
The World Cup across the Americas began on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico bagging a 2-0 victory over South Africa, and it was also a winning start for South Korea, who overcame a stern test against the Czech Republic to win 2-1.
COLUMN: Rui Vitoria on Portugal, Salah & why the 2026 World Cup may be the start of a new era
In an exclusive column for Flashscore, former Benfica and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, discussing Portugal's chances, Mo Salah's importance and how the tournament may be the start of a new era for football.
Football's Next Gen: Young players to watch during the 2026 World Cup
With every World Cup comes new, exciting talents that want to show the world what they're made of. This year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States is no different. With 1,047 players active at the tournament, it's hard to spot them, though.
Five things that could be crucial as Mexico take on South Africa in World Cup opener
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.
From 7-1 to Zidane's head butt: The most iconic FIFA World Cup moments of all time
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.
Flashscore sources: Chelsea prepared to entertain serious offers for Garnacho
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.
NBA Weekly: Knicks close in on championship glory while Spurs eye comeback
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.
Formula 1 Focus: Monaco magic puts Antonelli well on his way to becoming an all-time great
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.
The Base Line: Zverev conquers final frontier as Andreeva lives her teenage dream in Paris
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?
From torn ligaments to lifting the trophy, how Zverev found redemption in Paris
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.
The biggest 'cupsets' across Europe throughout the 2025/26 season: Part 2
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.
Flashscore sources: Manchester City optimism growing over Elliot Anderson breakthrough
Manchester City believe they are edging closer to a breakthrough with Nottingham Forest over a deal agreement for Elliot Anderson, according to Flashscore sources.
How Andreeva became the Queen of Paris: Lucky draw, ruthlessness and the right mindset
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.
How can the World Cup affect the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award?
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.
French Open: Top favourite Zverev faces dangerous Mensik while Italians battle for the final
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.
The biggest 'cupsets' across Europe throughout the 2025/26 season: Part 1
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.
The 10 most anticipated clashes in the group stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026
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.
French Open: Andreeva faces Kostyuk in blockbuster semi as Polish sensation plays Shnaider
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.
Flashscore's NBA Finals predictions: Spurs and Knicks battle for NBA glory
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.
Flashscore sources: West Ham attempt to stand strong as Man Utd consider Mateus Fernandes bid
West Ham United are planning to resist early approaches for Mateus Fernandes as interest in the Portuguese midfielder continues to intensify.
Why it makes sense for Barcelona to replace Alejandro Balde with Marc Cucurella
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.
A look at why James Milner's place in the Premier League history books is assured
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.
Do Rafael Leao's figures from 2025/26 justify a big money move to the Premier League?
After what was a hugely disappointing 2025/26 Serie A campaign for AC Milan, there were always going to be changes afoot.
Why letting Maguire join Inter could be Carrick's first big mistake at Man Utd
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.
Man City face Marmoush transfer decision as clubs monitor situation, Flashscore reveals
Manchester City are likely to listen to offers for Omar Marmoush this summer as the club evolves ahead of next season.
Why Tottenham losing out on Joao Palhinha could derail their 26/27 season before it starts
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.
Why Joao Neves' understated excellence was a defining factor in PSG winning the UCL again
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.
Two stats for each side after PSG hold off Arsenal to defend Champions League
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.
Unstoppable force meets immovable object: Key stats ahead of the Champions League final
Saturday evening sees the 2025/26 season come to a close as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.
From Zverev to Djokovic: Who can benefit from Sinner's dramatic French Open exit?
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.
Mikel Arteta's side stand on the brink of becoming Arsenal's greatest-ever team
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.
A final of firsts and records: The stats and stories behind PSG vs Arsenal
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.
Why Barcelona's surprising move for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon makes perfect sense
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.
Time-wasting, tactical fouls and tempo: How Arsenal turned 'bad' to come good
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.
How a battling Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final
Crystal Palace's final game of the 2025/26 campaign was also Oliver Glasner's final one in charge of the South London club.
Two stats per side from Wednesday's Conference League final as Crystal Palace prevail
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.
Why it makes perfect sense that Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
Both Aston Villa and Arsenal have enjoyed successful 2025/26 campaigns under their respective Basque coaches, Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta.
Two stats per team after Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes in Women's Champions League final
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.
Key stats ahead of the Conference League final between Crystal Palace & Rayo Vallecano
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.
What should Liverpool and Slot's priorities be after an awful campaign?
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.
Why West Ham's relegation to the Championship is a real watershed moment for the club
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.
Why Thomas Tuchel was right to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the England squad
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.
Formula 1 Focus: Russell resurgent but Antonelli ascendant as rivalry well & truly begins
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.
NBA Weekly: Thunder and Spurs all square, Cavaliers aiming to avoid Knicks sweep
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.
Arteta's destiny: PSG & Luis Enrique shaped him, now the Arsenal boss hopes to beat them
After guiding Arsenal to the elusive Premier League title, Mikel Arteta has one more challenge ahead of him this season - beating the dynasty-building Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest to claim the coveted Champions League trophy. You can call it destiny or just a coincidence, but an all-or-nothing match with PSG and the mastermind of their success, Luis Enrique, has been building for a long time.
How Tottenham made light work of Everton to secure Premier League safety
Across the capital, West Ham knew that they had to beat Leeds to be in with a chance of staying in the Premier League, whilst Tottenham understood that even a draw would be enough to save them from relegation thanks to their turnaround in form under Roberto De Zerbi.
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