European champions Barcelona take on Argentina's River Plate in the Club World Cup final in Japan later. This is the first ever official meeting between two of the most widely supported clubs in the world. The game gets underway in Yokohama at 2.30pm (UAE time). Spanish side Barcelona are chasing a record third title, while South American champions River Plate are playing in the competition for the first time. Barca thrashed China’s Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 in the semi-final, while River saw off Japanese side Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 in their last-four encounter.

Man City make it three wins in a row, Palace earn first points
Alpine's Gasly seizes first career F1 pole ahead of Russell at Monza
Springboks go 2-1 up in series after edging New Zealand
Pogacar ends 2026 season early after Vuelta crash
Unstoppable Alcaraz dismantles Wu to reach US Open fourth round
