Brazil avoids World Cup exit with Ancelotti comeback
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at the Houston stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.
Canada into last 16 with late winner
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 with a late winner scored by Stephen Eustaquio in second-half stoppage time, securing their first-ever advancement to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Ecuador Stun Germany to Qualify for Knockout Stages
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup group stage match on June 25, 2026.
Saudi Football Chief Resigns After World Cup Exit
Yasser al-Misehal announced his resignation as president of Saudi Arabia's Football Federation following the national team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with stress fracture
British tennis player Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday, June 28, 2026, due to a stress fracture in her lower right leg.
Egypt and Iran Face Awkward World Cup Pride Match
Local organizers in Seattle designated the Egypt vs. Iran World Cup game as a Pride Match due to its timing before Pride Weekend.
Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series
Ireland won the second T20 match against India by one run.
World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Qualification Update
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage will feature a new round of 32 teams, with FIFA implementing head-to-head records as the primary tiebreaker for teams level on points for the first time.
Uzbekistan Makes Historic World Cup Debut
Uzbekistan's men's national soccer team made its first-ever World Cup appearance.
Australian football legend Sam Kerr signs with Gotham FC
On June 9, France banned Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, alongside four settler organisation leaders and 21 individual settlers.
Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make her singles comeback at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.
Tennis Injury Crisis: Relentless Schedule Blamed
Jack Draper pulled out of Wimbledon due to a long-standing arm problem.
Usyk Vacates Heavyweight Belts But Not Retiring
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his WBA 'super', WBC, and IBF world title belts.
Ex-NBA players indicted in gambling case
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted on federal charges related to an alleged sports betting operation.
Pepe's brace sends Ivory Coast to World Cup knockouts
Nicolas Pepe scored two goals (a brace) to lead Ivory Coast to a 2-0 victory over Curacao on June 25, 2026.
Olympian and Fitness Brand Founder Les Mills Dies at 91
Les Mills, a former Olympian and founder of the global fitness brand Les Mills International, has died at the age of 91.
New generation shining at World Cup
Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye, aged 18 years and 143 days, became the fourth youngest goalscorer in World Cup history when he scored in a 3-1 defeat by France on 16 June.
Vaughan calls for change after Stokes' retirement
Ben Stokes' retirement was announced at 15:25 BST, immediately followed by him taking the wicket of Zak Foulkes.
Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke informed his players of his decision to step down as Scotland's head coach at 19:00 local time on Saturday, immediately after the team's World Cup exit was confirmed.
Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup
Ghanaian international footballer Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match.