Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, ending his World Cup 2026 campaign and potentially sidelining him for several months of recovery.

Belgium received devastating news when midfielder Amadou Onana sustained a right knee ACL tear. Not only will he miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, but he also faces an extended recovery period.

Onana was forced to leave the pitch in the 21st minute during Belgium's commanding 4-1 Round of 16 victory over co-host United States on July 6, before the severity of his injury was confirmed.

Belgium's team physician stated in an official announcement: "Unfortunately, medical examination confirms that Amadou has suffered an ACL tear. This is devastating news for both him and the team."

The statement also noted that Belgium had consulted with Aston Villa of the English Premier League, Onana's club, and determined that the 24-year-old midfielder would remain with the national team at least through the semi-final match against Spain.

While specific recovery timelines have not been disclosed, ACL tears typically require a minimum of 6-9 months of rehabilitation.

On July 7, 2026 at 10 p.m., Bang Baan Police Sub-Station in Ayutthaya Province received a report of a human skull found near the pier at Wat Boon Gan Navalas temple in Sai Noi subdistrict. Officers coordinated with relevant agencies to investigate the scene. The skull, roughly the size of a palm, was darkened in color and believed to belong to a child who had been deceased for at least one year. Police collected it as evidence to send to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for detailed examination to confirm identity and age of the deceased. Nantawat, 23, the fisherman who found the skull, reported that he had set out alone in a small boat about 50 meters from the riverbank. Within less than five minutes of casting his line, he felt a strong pull, as if a large fish had bitten his bait and was fighting hard. Excited at the prospect of catching a big fish, he gradually reeled in his line. When the hook broke the water's surface, he was horrified to discover a human skull attached to it. After recovering from the shock, he immediately called rescue and police officers to report the discovery. Nantawat admitted he has been fishing for many years but has never encountered anything like this before. Terrified by the experience, he decided to quit fishing for good and rushed home immediately.

July 7 – Rescue officials from the Ayutthaya United Association responded to a report of a 16-year-old student who fell from a Ayutthaya-Wang Noi public bus with serious injuries on Rojana Road in Ban Pa-in District, Ayutthaya Province. The injured student, identified as Phaluewat, was found lying on the roadside with severe facial lacerations, a fractured skull, multiple broken front teeth, and heavy bleeding. Rescue personnel provided first aid before rushing him to Uthai Hospital.

According to Panya, an official from the Ayutthaya United Association, the student fell from the bus while attempting to get off. The exact circumstances remain unclear, though the student reported he slipped and lost his balance while standing to exit. The bus did not come to a complete stop. Later at Bang Pa-in Police Station, the student's 40-year-old mother, Thiphya, filed a report alongside the bus driver.

Thiphya explained she was waiting at her usual pickup location across the street when the accident occurred. She was unaware her son had fallen until he video-called her saying "I fell off the bus." Shocked by his condition, she noted she had always driven him to and from school since childhood. She had only recently started allowing him to take the public bus home as a way to teach him independence, while she continued to drive him in the mornings. She never expected such an accident would happen.

The bus driver has taken responsibility and begun discussing compensation with the family, including assistance through the Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Protection Act for medical expenses and ongoing settlement negotiations. The incident is believed to have occurred when the student stood up to exit and lost his footing, falling from the moving bus.

Argentina nearly bowed out after falling behind 2-0 to Egypt, but mounted a stunning 13-minute comeback to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on July 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Argentina defeated Cabrera 3-2 in their round-of-32 match, while Egypt reached the tournament by defeating Australia on penalties 5-3.

Coach Lionel Scaloni deployed a 4-1-3-2 formation with goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, defenders Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico, midfielders Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul, and forwards Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Lionel Messi, and Julián Álvarez. Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan used a 4-4-2 setup featuring Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Ziko.

In the first half, Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Argentina earned a penalty in the 18th minute, but Messi's shot was saved. The second half saw Argentina dominating possession while Egypt set up a tight defensive wall, waiting for counterattack opportunities. In the 58th minute, Mohamed Salah set up Mostafa Ziko for what appeared to be a goal, but VAR ruled it an Egyptian foul.

In the 67th minute, Mostafa Ziko extended Egypt's lead to 2-0 with a stunning shot from just two attempts. However, Argentina's Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute to make it 1-2. In the 84th minute, Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of the tournament from a penalty, leveling the match at 2-2. In the 90+2nd minute, Enzo Fernández secured an incredible 3-2 victory for Argentina.

Argentina advances to the quarterfinals to face the winner of Switzerland versus Colombia on July 12 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Yamaha Factory Racing Team fielded three world-class riders—Jack Miller, Andrea Locatelli, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga—in the legendary Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race at Suzuka Circuit in Japan with their Yamaha YZF-R1.

Throughout the weekend, the factory team's champions demonstrated outstanding performance from practice through qualifying, securing fifth on the grid before the main race commenced.

The intense competition faced challenging weather with alternating rain and dry track conditions throughout the race. This forced all teams to adjust their strategies regarding tire selection, vehicle control, and race management over the eight-hour duration.

Despite facing difficult conditions, Jack Miller, Andrea Locatelli, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga maintained excellent race pace, taking turns to extract maximum performance from the Yamaha YZF-R1 as they continuously pressured the leading positions. In the final stages, they accelerated hard and moved up to secure second place in the final hour, trailing the leader by just one lap while keeping the victory within reach until the race's conclusion.

However, when heavy rain fell and track conditions deteriorated beyond safe racing standards, race officials decided to end the competition early. This resulted in Yamaha Factory Racing Team claiming the podium finish in second place with a total of 188 laps completed.

Team Manager Wataru Yoshikawa stated:

"In the final stages of the race, we managed to pressure our competitors well and reduced the gap from last year. But finishing second again shows there are still many areas we need to develop."

"I feel disappointed we couldn't convert the outstanding performance of all three riders and our team into a victory. Jack and Loca demonstrated the caliber of world-class riders—their speed, determination, and technical feedback greatly elevated our team."

"I've worked with Nakasuga in the pit for many years and have always been inspired by his work approach. Every rider, like myself, is disappointed because we didn't come here just to be satisfied with a podium finish. Our only goal is victory."

Russia may return to compete at the 2028 Olympics in the United States after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a suspension of its ban, provided athletes comply with anti-doping regulations.

The IOC imposed a ban on Russia in 2023 following its invasion of Ukraine, which prevented Russian athletes from competing under their national flag. Previously authorized Russian athletes were required to compete under a neutral flag.

However, the IOC has now stated that the ban is no longer enforceable, meaning Russian athletes can participate again as long as they meet anti-doping requirements.

Still, the IOC has not granted Russia permission to display its flag, national anthem, or any national symbols at the Olympics, saying such decisions will be reconsidered at an appropriate time.

The IOC also announced it will not hold any organizational events in Russia or invite Russian officials to its functions, while continuing to support Ukraine's Olympic movement.

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev stated via Telegram that his country welcomes the IOC's decision, emphasizing that the Olympics must remain free from politics. Russia is planning to participate in qualifying rounds for the upcoming Games.