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Mbappé Scores Twice as France Crushes Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France dominated Sweden 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to face Paraguay in the next round.
Rice Backs England's Penalty Takers As World Cup Progresses
Declan Rice backs England's penalty-taking ability as the strongest in the team's history, citing stars like Kane, Rashford, and Bellingham ahead of their World Cup round-of-32 clash against Congo.
Haaland Concedes Norway Faces Slim Odds Against Brazil
Norway striker Erling Haaland acknowledged his team faces a tough challenge against five-time World Cup champion Brazil in the Round of 16, despite reaching the knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
LeBron James Departs Lakers After 8 Years
The 41-year-old basketball legend is leaving the Lakers after eight years to join another NBA team for his record-breaking 24th season in the league, capping his tenure with a 2020 championship and multiple franchise records.
Wirtz Posts After Germany's World Cup Exit
Germany's Florian Wirtz posted a heartfelt message after the team's shock World Cup exit, eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32—a first-ever shootout loss in German World Cup history.
Ronald Koeman Steps Down As Netherlands Coach After World Cup Exit
Ronald Koeman resigned as Netherlands coach after the team's penalty loss to Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, ending his tenure following criticism over his defensive tactics.
Norway Defeats Ivory Coast, Eyes Brazil Next
Norway secured its first World Cup knockout victory with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, advancing to face Brazil in the Round of 16 on July 5.
Bordeaux Drops to Regional League Over Financial Crisis
Former French champion Bordeaux drops to the sixth-tier regional league after failing to meet financial recovery requirements set by the national football authority. The club, which won six Ligue 1 titles, has appealed the DNCG's decision.
US And Japanese Troops Train In Remote Australia
The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia - a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today's major conflicts.
Tottenham Signs Fernandes From West Ham For £85 Million
Tottenham completed a £85 million signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham as part of an aggressive summer recruitment drive that also included three free agents.
Iran Thanks Mexico For World Cup Hospitality
Iran's national football team thanked Tijuana, Mexico for their hospitality during the 2026 World Cup, calling the city their "second home" after relocating their training base there due to logistical challenges in the United States.
Thai Royals Tour Seine River Conservation Aboard Electric Boat
Thai royals honored France's war dead and toured Paris environmental initiatives, including a Seine River conservation program via electric boat during an official state visit.