India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford, Manchester, keeping their semifinal hopes alive. Shafali Verma smashed 53 off 34 balls — her second half-century of the tournament — to steer the chase of 137. Earlier, spinners Radha Yadav (3/28) and Sree Charani combined to restrict Bangladesh to 136/8. India now faces a must-win clash against Australia to advance.
Colombia secured its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K, with Daniel Munoz scoring the winner. The 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, continues to deliver surprises as debutants Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw and Curaçao made their first appearance. The expanded 48-team format has produced more competitive matches across the board.
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a World Cup Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium, as political tensions over the U.S.-Iran war and protests against Tehran's government created a charged atmosphere. Whistles drowned out Iran's national anthem during the pre-match ceremony. The result leaves both teams level on one point, with group matches still open.
Lionel Messi cemented his legacy as football's all-time greatest by scoring a brace against Austria on Monday to become the FIFA World Cup's leading goal scorer. The 38-year-old Argentine captain scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. Messi entered the tournament tied with Klose after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina's opener. Playing in his sixth World Cup, the defending champions now sit top of Group J with two wins from two matches.
Curaçao goalkeeper tied Tim Howard's World Cup saves record in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup. The tiny Caribbean nation's performance stunned observers. The US team advanced to face the Bay Area in the next round. Meanwhile, Italy's failure to qualify sparked a bitter political battle, and climate protesters targeted FIFA's Saudi oil sponsor Aramco.
The US Men's National Team clinched its World Cup group with a victory over Australia in Seattle, turning skeptics into believers including soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The team advanced without star Christian Pulisic, demonstrating depth that has excited American fans. In golf, Wyndham Clark holds a commanding lead at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, seeking to win back fans after a controversial incident at Oakmont last year. The College World Series is underway with North Carolina facing Oklahoma. Netherlands crushed Sweden in group play.
Jonathan David scored three goals as Canada won its first-ever men's World Cup match, routing Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver on Thursday. Qatar played most of the match with nine men after two red cards—Homan Ahmed in the first half and Assim Madibo early in the second for a tackle that broke Ismael Kone's leg. David became the first player to score a World Cup hat trick on home soil since Geoff Hurst in 1966. The result puts Canada on four points, on the verge of advancing to the knockout round.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing with Argentina rolling past Algeria 3-0 in Group J, while Ronaldo and Messi kicked off their tournament campaigns in what could be their final World Cup appearances. Serena and Venus Williams announced they will play doubles together at Wimbledon. The Knicks' Game 5 victory in the NBA Finals set a ratings record dating back to the 1990s, while Iran's World Cup team found itself at the center of political controversy.
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in a politically charged World Cup clash. Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans sang along, reflecting deep divisions over Tehran's government. The match coincided with the tentative US-Iran peace deal. In other World Cup action, Cape Verde stunned Spain with a 0-0 draw on their tournament debut, and England began its campaign with a highly anticipated Group L clash against Croatia.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Senegal in its 2026 World Cup opener, avenging a historic upset from the previous tournament. Norway faced Iraq in another Group stage match, while Argentina prepared to face Algeria with Lionel Messi leading the attack. Serena Williams announced her Wimbledon comeback in doubles alongside sister Venus.