That handball call is ridiculous. I'd say Czechia were robbed, but no one deserves to win this terrible game of football.

Quite a few empty seats for Czechia v South Africa. Can't say I blame them.

modric would be the croat goat if we could decide how to pronounce it

Just keep putting it in there.

I think that's offside

HARRY KANE

HARRY KANE

Twerkers at the barbeque get priority parking 🫡

Oh, yeah, I forgot Infantino made Ronaldo's red card ban disappear.

Hydration break.

I want Senegal to now get a dodgy goal and France to leave the pitch.

I've had my fill of matches between favourites and plucky minnows. Please let France Senegal be good.

🧵England players who don't look like footballers. 1. DAVID SEAMAN. Looks like your mate's dad at primary school. Has a Vauxhall Carlton and when he drives you both home he says "Guess what mum's got for afters? Angel Delight!" and laughs when you both cheer (met him recording a pilot btw).

I liked the "not quite a social media ban" ideas for under 16s. Ban infinite scroll, the algorithmic feed, DMs from strangers. Hoping at some point Andy Burnham will notice that the current under 16s will be able to vote at the next election and water down the ban to that one.

We've got the lesser version of Queens tennis on the BBC this week. The best men are all playing in Halle. But the BBC are still treating it as the bigger show and have deployed Balding.

And now Margaritha has come on.

They're playing the Deutschland 83 theme song when Germany score. Is that a popular song in Germany or has someone at FIFA just watched the box set?

Damn, these CONCACAF minnows are good sides. Haiti were excellent against Scotland last night and now Curacao. A far cry from some of the Central American teams that have been to the last few tournaments.

The BBC's green screen world cup studio looks so bad. It's massive but everyone's standing around a little table. Let them sit down and chat. It's a world cup, give them a sofa.

ok, all in for Mexico now

I do love the mariachi music for Mexico goals.

With her performance in today’s World Cup Opening Ceremony, Shakira has officially appeared at four World Cups, tying her with Maradona, Neymar, and Pele, among others

Infantino of course starts it off by lifting the trophy.

What the hell is Andrea Bocelli doing there? #worldcup

Could we not have just had a world cup in Mexico?

Not planning on watching today’s match, obviously. I continue to confidently stand by my reporting and the work of my great editors and fact-checkers on those stories. Thinking of everyone who remains affected by the issue of domestic violence and who also can’t watch today.

I suspect this might be the best photo I ever take

The Eurovision Young Musicians competition is happening this Saturday, but the EBU’s Eurovision brand has barely publicised it. @dudepoints.fun discusses why failure to do so is a missed opportunity for a tarnished brand.

"Look, we don't know what that small child had done to provoke the beloved robot"

Okay Bluesky, this is the greatest thing I have ever made and now it’s here for you. Mr Blobby in the Virtual Insanity video.

Why do I have to go to the local news section to find this story? Where are the protests demanding an end to the epidemic of white Brits murdering minorities? Will there be a national debate on the ills of cocaine abuse amongst white men?

love Tumblr, love that there's an obvious answer to this

The new EHRC Code of Practice is not fit for purpose. It does not provide clear guidance or do enough to protect everyone from discrimination, and it is not compatible with longstanding British values. @EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk and @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social have written to Bridget Phillipson. ⬇️

I said it before the pens, but Raya is not a great shoot out keeper. Wouldn't have been against subbing him for Kepa in the 120th minute

Ridiculous decision to give Saka a yellow for that. Clearly got the ball. One challenge on Kvara and the ref is going to send someone off.

KAI MUTHERFUCKIN HAVERTZ

Xabi Alonso now checking whether his Chelsea contract included a 14 day cooling off period. #liverpool

I never expected Flo Rida to sink this low.

Oliynykova through to the third round at Roland Garros. By far the most outspoken Ukrainian in tennis when it comes to the war. Eurofans will be interested in the way the authorities have tried to stop her criticising Russian players who support Putin to protect their own brand.

Can it really be true that: a) the Women's Institute has had trans members since the 1970s, b) the UK passed a law in 2010 requiring them to be expelled, c) nobody noticed this until 2026? it seems that we may have to consider the appalling vista that some lawyers are very bad at their job

Am supporting Middlesbrough today because I want Bob Mortimer to be happy. #playofffinal

Has anyone considered it's the haircuts ?

No one's learnt anything, then.

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

can everyone PLEASE stay the FUCK calm

SET PIECE AGAIN!!! #arsenal

Getting a lot of these. Yes, yes, very proud and happy but a little exhausted after a tough week! Glad to bring the tournament home to Bulgaria next year! Bangaranga!

Alika - Bangaranga Lyrics translated by Leelo Tungal Every year Ringvaade asks a musician to perform Estonianised version of the #Eurovision winning song. This year, Alika has taken on the challenge [🎥 Ringvaade 18.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

There was an opportunity post-Sam Ryder for the UK to create a big ambitious national final. You could have filled it with proper artists instead of reality show singers with song camp songs. But that's not feasible now, mainly due to Eurovision's toxicity.

The annoying thing is that Bulgaria is top of my list of countries I wouldn't normally go to and so would love to visit for Eurovision.