Tuesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch?
France will look to avoid another surprise defeat to Senegal in their opening match of the World Cup.
Two-time winners France begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on another busy day at the tournament in North America.
England and Ireland clash at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Southampton after more men’s tennis at Queen’s Club and the start of Royal Ascot.
Here is a guide to what is happening in the sporting world on Tuesday, and where you can watch in the UK.
All eyes on Mbappe
All eyes will be on captain Kylian Mbappe when 2022 runners-up France take on Senegal in New Jersey bidding to avoid a repeat of their shock 1-0 defeat to the same opposition at the start of the 2002 World Cup.
Real Madrid striker Mbappe has faced scrutiny over his performances and leadership for club and country in the lead up to the Group I opener.
France kick-off at 2000 on BBC One, followed by Iraq versus Norway in Foxborough on the same channel at 2300.
Argentina will face Algeria at 0200 in the early hours of Wednesday in Kansas City on ITV1 before Austria and Jordan meet at 0500 in Santa Clara on BBC One.
England continue quest for T20 World Cup glory
England
Women’s T20 World Cup
Ireland
The Group B match at the Utilita Bowl gets under way 1830 on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sri Lanka kick off Tuesday’s action when they face defending champions New Zealand at the same venue at 1430.
In the men’s game, England will finalise plans to face New Zealand without captain Ben Stokes in the second Test of their three-match series, which starts on Wednesday at the Oval.
What else is happening?
Cameron Norrie
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
British representation in the last 16 of the Wimbledon warm-up event is guaranteed as Arthur Fery will go head-to-head with Toby Samuel.
There will also be an all-British affair at the Nottingham Open where Katie Boulter will take on Harriet Dart.
Away from tennis, Tuesday marks the start of Royal Ascot, with action shown across ITV channels from 1330.
On this day
1927: Former England batsman Tom Graveney was born. He made 79 Test appearances, making 11 hundreds and 20 half-centuries and averaging 44.38 with a top score of 258. He died in 2015, the week after his brother Ken.
1982: England midfielder Bryan Robson scored after just 27 seconds against France in Bilbao. The goal was the quickest in World Cup history at the time. England went on to win 3-1.
2004: Liverpool appointed Rafael Benitez as their new manager. The former Valencia boss went on to guide the Reds to Champions League glory in his first season in charge.