Monday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

FootballSports
5 Jul 2026 • 10:03 PM MYT
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Cristiano Ronaldo will look to extend his World Cup adventure with two more places in the last eight up for grabs on Monday.

It is also round of 16 time at Wimbledon, stage three of the men’s Tour de France, and the third day of the second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka.

Here is a guide to what is happening in the sporting world on Monday and where you can watch in the UK.

Neighbours meet at the World Cup

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After their controversial win over Croatia in the last round, Portugal face another huge challenge at the World Cup as European champions Spain await in Dallas. Coverage starts on BBC One at 1930. And for the night owls, co-hosts the United States host Belgium in the second match of the evening, with coverage on BBC One from 0040.

Zverev looks to progress at Wimbledon

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World number two Alexander Zverev has never before made it beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon, but that could change on Monday when the French Open champion takes on Jiri Lehecka in the men’s singles, while Britain’s Arthur Fery will bid to progress to the last eight against Grigor Dimitrov. In the women’s draw, Madison Keys takes on ninth seed Linda Noskova and Elise Mertens is up against Marie Bouzkova. Coverage starts on BBC Two at 1100, with further live action on BBC One from 1400.

What else is on?

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It may only be stage three of the men’s Tour de France but the race is already heading for the Pyrenees with a mountain stage from Granollers to Les Angles. Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 from 1045, and S4C from 1230. The second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka continues on TNT Sports 2 from 1430.

On this day in history

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1957: Althea Gibson of the United States became the first black Wimbledon tennis champion when she beat Darlene Hard to win the women’s singles title.

2008: Rafael Nadal won the Wimbledon singles title for the first time, beating Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-7 (8) 9-7 in a classic final on Centre Court.

2021: Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the delayed Euro 2020 final, in which they would repeat the feat to deny England the title at Wembley.

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