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The Olympics, the World Cup and the moments that made sporting history.
News · 3
- 1 November 2026
Almgren wins New York in his marathon debut; Chepkirui takes the women's race
Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, 1 November, in 2:06:01, in his first marathon. He is the first European man to win the race in 30 years. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race in 2:24:36, six seconds ahead of American Jess McClain, who ended a long US podium drought.
- 31 October 2026
Sovereignty wins the Breeders' Cup Classic in his final race
Sovereignty, the 2025 Kentucky Derby winner, won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland in Kentucky on Saturday, 31 October, beating The Puma by 1¾ lengths in the last race of his career. It was a third Classic win for trainer Bill Mott. Last year's winner, Japan's Forever Young, finished fifth.
- 28 October 2026
Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers won baseball's World Series for the first time in their 57-year history, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 on 28 October to take the series four games to one. Catcher William Contreras, who batted .381, was named the series' Most Valuable Player. It was Milwaukee's first World Series since 1982.
History · 4
- 11 December 2024
Saudi Arabia is confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup
On 11 December 2024, FIFA's Congress confirmed Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the world's most watched sporting event. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia, with matches planned in cities including Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and NEOM.
- 13–30 July 1930
Uruguay hosts and wins the first FIFA World Cup
The first FIFA World Cup was played in Uruguay from 13 to 30 July 1930, with 13 national teams. France's Lucien Laurent scored the tournament's first goal. In the final at Montevideo's new Estadio Centenario, Uruguay beat Argentina 4–2. Nearly a century later, the World Cup is the most watched sporting event on Earth.
- 6–15 April 1896
The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens
In April 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, revived by the French educator Pierre de Coubertin. About 240 athletes from 14 countries competed in 43 events. The Olympics have since grown into the world's largest sporting event, held every four years.
- 26 October 1863
The Football Association is founded and football's rules are written
On 26 October 1863, representatives of London football clubs met at the Freemasons' Tavern to found the Football Association and agree a single set of rules. Their 'Laws of the Game' separated association football, or soccer, from rugby, which allowed carrying the ball. Football became the world's most popular sport, played and watched by billions.
On this day · 17
- 11 December 2024
Saudi Arabia is confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup
On 11 December 2024, FIFA's Congress confirmed Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia, with matches planned in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and NEOM.
- 22 November 2022
Saudi Arabia beats Argentina at the World Cup
On 22 November 2022, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2–1 at the FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history. After Argentina led at half-time, Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari scored early in the second half. Argentina went on to win the tournament.
- 8 August 2008
The Beijing Olympics open
At 8 pm on 8 August 2008, chosen because eight is considered a lucky number in China, the Beijing Olympic Games opened with a spectacular ceremony. At these Games, the swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals and Usain Bolt won the 100 m in a world record.
- 13 April 1997
Tiger Woods wins the Masters at 21
On 13 April 1997, Tiger Woods won the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 21, by a record 12 strokes. He was the youngest winner of the event and the first of African-American and Asian heritage. He went on to win 15 major titles.
- 7 June 1975
The first Cricket World Cup begins
On 7 June 1975, the first Cricket World Cup began in England, with eight teams playing one-day matches of 60 overs per side. In the final at Lord's, the West Indies beat Australia. The tournament has become one of the most watched sporting events, especially in South Asia.
- 9 June 1973
Secretariat wins horse racing's Triple Crown
On 9 June 1973, the racehorse Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes in New York by an astonishing 31 lengths, completing the American Triple Crown. His time of 2 minutes 24 seconds is still a record for the race, and he is widely considered the greatest racehorse ever.
- 6 May 1954
Roger Bannister runs the first four-minute mile
On 6 May 1954, the British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, at a track in Oxford, timing 3 minutes 59.4 seconds. Many had thought it impossible. His record lasted just 46 days.
- 9 August 1936
Jesse Owens wins his fourth Olympic gold
On 9 August 1936, the American athlete Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, in the 4 x 100 m relay, after winning the 100 m, 200 m and long jump. His achievement made him one of the most celebrated athletes in history.
- 30 July 1930
Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup
On 30 July 1930, Uruguay beat Argentina 4–2 in the first FIFA World Cup final, at the new Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Thirteen teams had taken part. The World Cup's centenary tournament in 2030 will open with matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
- 25 January 1924
The first Winter Olympics open in Chamonix
On 25 January 1924, a 'winter sports week' opened in Chamonix, in the French Alps, with about 250 athletes from 16 nations. It was later recognised as the first Winter Olympic Games. Events included skiing, skating, ice hockey and bobsleigh.
- 6 April 1896
The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens
On 6 April 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, inspired by the French educator Pierre de Coubertin. About 240 athletes from 14 nations took part in nine sports. The marathon was won by a Greek water carrier, Spyridon Louis.
- 9 February 1895
Volleyball is invented
9 February 1895 is the date usually given for the invention of volleyball by the PE teacher William G. Morgan in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He called his gentler indoor game 'mintonette': players hit a ball back and forth over a high net. Renamed volleyball, it became an Olympic sport in 1964 and is played by millions worldwide.
- 9 July 1877
The first Wimbledon tennis championship begins
On 9 July 1877, the first lawn tennis championship began at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, with 22 men taking part. Spencer Gore won the final. Wimbledon is now the oldest and one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world.
- 30 November 1872
The first international football match
On 30 November 1872, Scotland and England played the first official international football match, in Glasgow. About 4,000 spectators watched a 0–0 draw. Today, international football is the world's most popular sport, and the FIFA World Cup is watched by billions of people.
- 26 October 1863
The Football Association is founded
On 26 October 1863, representatives of football clubs met at the Freemasons' Tavern in London to found the Football Association and agree a common set of rules. Their rules became the basis of association football, or soccer, now the world's most popular sport.
- 19 June 1846
An early baseball game is played under modern rules
On 19 June 1846, at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, the New York Nine beat the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club 23–1. It is often cited as the first recorded baseball game played under written rules. Baseball became America's national pastime.
- 10 June 1829
The first Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
On 10 June 1829, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge raced each other in rowing boats on the River Thames at Henley for the first time. Oxford won. The Boat Race became an annual event on the Thames in London and is one of the world's oldest sporting contests.
Future · 10
- 7 January – 5 February 2027 · Confirmed
Saudi Arabia hosts the AFC Asian Cup
From 7 January to 5 February 2027, Saudi Arabia hosts the AFC Asian Cup, the championship of Asian national football teams, for the first time. Twenty-four teams will play in eight stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. It is the first of several major tournaments the Kingdom will host on the road to the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
- 1 October – 13 November 2027 · Confirmed
Australia hosts the Rugby World Cup
From 1 October to 13 November 2027, Australia hosts the men's Rugby World Cup. For the first time, 24 teams take part, up from 20, with a new round of 16 knockout stage. Matches will be played in cities across Australia. It is the first time Australia has hosted the tournament alone since 2003.
- October–November 2027 · Confirmed
Southern Africa hosts the Cricket World Cup
In October and November 2027, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, the one-day international championship. Fourteen teams will compete. It is the second time the tournament has been held in Africa, after 2003, and Namibia's first time as a host.
- July 2028 · Confirmed
The Olympic Games return to Los Angeles
In July 2028, Los Angeles hosts the Summer Olympic Games for the third time, after 1932 and 1984. The programme includes new sports such as cricket, flag football and squash. The Paralympic Games follow in August.
- February 2030 · Confirmed
The French Alps host the Winter Olympics
In February 2030, the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come to the French Alps, with events spread across mountain resorts and the city of Nice. It is France's fourth Winter Olympics, after Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968 and Albertville in 1992.
- June–July 2030 · Confirmed
The World Cup celebrates its 100th year
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain, marking 100 years since the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930. To celebrate the centenary, the opening matches are planned in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
- July–August 2032 · Confirmed
Brisbane hosts the Olympic Games
In 2032, the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games come to Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. It will be Australia's third Summer Olympics, after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.
- February 2034 · Confirmed
Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympics again
In February 2034, Salt Lake City and the mountains of Utah in the United States host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, 32 years after they first held them in 2002. Organisers plan to reuse venues from 2002 rather than build new ones.
- 2034 · Confirmed
Riyadh hosts the Asian Games
In 2034, Riyadh hosts the Asian Games, the largest multi-sport event after the Olympics, with thousands of athletes from across Asia. The Olympic Council of Asia awarded the Games to Riyadh in December 2020. They will be the first Asian Games held in Saudi Arabia.
- 2034 · Confirmed
Saudi Arabia hosts the FIFA World Cup
In 2034, Saudi Arabia hosts the FIFA World Cup, the world's most watched sporting event. Forty-eight teams are expected to play in 15 stadiums across Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and NEOM. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia.