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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated 26 Jun 2026 - 08:03 am
Florian Wirtz #17 of Germany controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images/AFP
Turkiye beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner 26 Jun 2026 - 07:35 am
Turkiye defender #22 Kaan Ayhan (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Australia draw with Paraguay to clinch World Cup last 32 place 26 Jun 2026 - 07:27 am
Tete Yengi #26 of Australia competes for the ball against Diego Gomez #8 of Paraguay. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images/AFP
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw 26 Jun 2026 - 07:22 am
Yuto Nagatomo #5 of Japan crosses the ball while Benjamin Nygren #10 of Sweden attempts to block. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners 26 Jun 2026 - 07:17 am
From L: Netherlands' midfielder #26 Quinten Timber, defender #04 Virgil van Dijk and forward #09 Wout Weghorst celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Tunisia and the Netherlands. (Photo by Juan Mabromata / AFP)
Netherlands chase top spot as Tunisia play for pride 25 Jun 2026 - 09:20 pm
Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman (left) and Netherlands' defender Virgil van Dijk (centre) take part in a training session in Kansas City. PIC: AFP
FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference 25 Jun 2026 - 12:16 pm
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'I'm back': Ronaldo delights in silencing critics 25 Jun 2026 - 09:23 am
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan.
Japan eye knockout berth in decisive Sweden clash 25 Jun 2026 - 09:20 am
Japan players warm up during a training session. (AFP)
My job is to connect teams to world stage: Al Jaber 25 Jun 2026 - 09:17 am
Wasan Yousef Al Jaber is serving on secondment as a FIFA Media Officer
Germany chase perfect record as Ecuador fight to keep World Cup dream alive 25 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Kai Havertz of Germany trains with Leroy Sane (left) and Jamal Musiala (right).
Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A 25 Jun 2026 - 06:35 am
Mexico's players gather around goalkeeper #13 Guillermo Ochoa after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
South Africa stun Republic of Korea to make World Cup history 25 Jun 2026 - 06:32 am
South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko is hugged by teammates while celebrating scoring his team's first goal. (Photo by Yuri Cortez / AFP)
Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:25 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior and Scotland's defender #13 Jack Hendry fight for the ball on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP)
Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup 25 Jun 2026 - 06:22 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Brazil at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:14 am
Gessime Yassine #16 of Morocco celebrates with teammate Achraf Hakimi #2 after scoring his team's fourth goal on June 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP
Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress 25 Jun 2026 - 01:15 am
Alistair Johnston #2 of Canada and Ruben Vargas #17 of Switzerland compete for the ball on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire face crucial Group E decider  24 Jun 2026 - 09:51 pm
Yan Diomande #11 of Cote d'Ivoire runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Formula One

Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates after winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli drives during the first practice session at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 26, 2026, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli is pictured at a paddock ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria on June 25, 2026. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton
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NBA

New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after his made basket during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 05, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) 'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge

Cricket

India's captain Shubman Gill holds the series trophy after his team's victory at the end of the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and Afghanistan. (Photo by R. Satish Babu / AFP) Gill to skipper India against England, Kohli to play if fit
Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi plays a shot during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and Afghanistan on June 20, 2026. (Photo by R.Satish Babu / AFP) Shahidi hits ton but India bowl out Afghanistan for 218
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