The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
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Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
The family of Shaun Burton, say they are "devastated" by the loss.
Three teens arrested over boy's fatal stabbing
Jamal Coombes was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill, Battersea, on Saturday morning.
William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".
'He's arrived' - Yamal scores the opener for Spain
Spain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.
CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
Emotional Hodgkinson pulls out of UK 400m final
Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race.
Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
Stokes and Atkinson found 'blameless for violent conduct' as pair return to squad
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
Extreme heat warning extended to four days as temperatures could hit 38C
A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.
Manslaughter arrest after death on small boat crossing
The migrant was found unresponsive on a boat in the English Channel on Saturday.
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Arrest after man stabbed to death in south-east London
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was stabbed in south-east London.
Disruption to last a week after fatal Bedford train crash
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.
The beauty of sharing the first World Cup with your child
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.
The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.
Stokes to return as England captain for third Test
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.
Stokes to return as captain for third Test, coach McCullum says
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.