Sport news · 1 October 2026
Portugal keep perfect Nations League run with 4-2 win at Denmark
Holders Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Matchday 3 of UEFA Nations League A, with Bruno Fernandes supplying two assists.
India edge Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Games hockey semi-final thriller
A late Abhishek strike sealed a dramatic 4-3 win for India over arch-rivals Pakistan in the men's hockey semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, sending India into the final.
New Germany coach Klopp opens with 2-0 Nations League win over Serbia
Germany's new head coach beat Serbia 2-0 in Munich on his first competitive night in charge, with Tom Bischof and Florian Wirtz scoring in a UEFA Nations League A fixture.
White Sox sweep Astros as MLB Wild Card series ends in dramatic Day 2
The Chicago White Sox became the first team through to the Division Series by sweeping the Houston Astros, as three Wild Card series were settled on 1 October 2026.
Wales end Nations League A hoodoo with 2-1 comeback win over Norway
Daniel James and Neco Williams struck as 10-man Norway folded in Cardiff, giving Wales their first ever win in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League.
Ireland let two-goal lead slip to Austria amid Palestine protests in Dublin
Troy Parrott's brace put Ireland two up at Aviva Stadium, but Austria hit back for a 2-2 Nations League draw in a match interrupted by pro-Palestine pitch protests.
Netherlands pegged back late by Greece in 2-2 Thessaloniki draw
Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders scored for the Netherlands but Greece held on for a 2-2 Nations League draw in Thessaloniki, denting Dutch qualification hopes.
India thrash Sri Lanka to set up Asian Games cricket final with Pakistan
India bowled Sri Lanka out for just 45 in 9.5 overs after posting 169-7 in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket semi-final in Nisshin, booking a final against Pakistan.
Hapoel Tel Aviv shock Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener in Sofia
Hapoel Tel Aviv upset Spanish giants Real Madrid 102-98 in a high-scoring EuroLeague Round 3 clash played at a neutral venue in Sofia.
India add seven medals on Day 12 as Asian Games wrestling, sailing yield silvers
India picked up two silvers and multiple bronzes in Nagoya on 1 October, taking their Asian Games 2026 tally to 65 medals as the Games moved towards the final weekend.