The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway with the first round of matches for 32 teams. Monday marked a historic first in 68 years as all four matches ended in draws, a feat not seen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain, Belgium drew with Egypt, Uruguay tied Saudi Arabia, and Iran secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.
Record five-time champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a Group C fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brazil, despite a star-studded squad, are not among the top favorites, while Morocco, semi-finalists in 2022, also face squad turbulence.
Derrick Lewis, the UFC's all-time knockout leader, is set to fight at UFC Freedom 250, a card held near the White House in celebration of America's 250th year. Lewis expressed excitement about the unique venue and the opportunity, which reportedly came about after President Trump inquired about his absence from the original fight card. He will face undefeated prospect Josh Hokit.
Derrick Lewis, UFC's knockout king, is set to fight at UFC Freedom 250, a card held near the White House celebrating America's 250th year. Lewis expressed excitement about the unique venue and the opportunity, which reportedly came about after President Trump inquired about his absence from the original fight card.
Turkey's youth-driven football team, led by coach Vincenzo Montella, is building a strong squad with stars like Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz. Despite defensive concerns, the team aims to progress in Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay, and the USA, relying on midfield and attack strength.
Ciryl Gane responded to Tom Aspinall calling him a "big cheater" by stating it's Aspinall's opinion. Aspinall accused Gane of cheating in their October fight, which was a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke by Gane. Gane will face Alex Pereira for the interim title.
India's women's cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, arrives in England for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, seeking their first title after previous runner-up and semifinal finishes.
Yoo Ui-dong of the People Power Party won the Pyeongtaek-eul by-election, marking his return to the National Assembly after a two-year hiatus following his defeat in the general election. He emphasized his local roots in Pyeongtaek, a city where he has lived his entire life, and secured victory against prominent rivals.
South Korean stocks declined on Tuesday morning, with the KOSPI falling 2.15% as investors sold off major companies like Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. This followed gains on Wall Street, partly driven by Nvidia's new AI processor announcement.
Anthony Joshua is preparing for his boxing return after a car crash in Nigeria killed two friends. He stated he stands strong "as a soldier" for their parents, prioritizing their grief over his own. He faces Kristian Prenga on July 25th, with a potential Tyson Fury fight later in the year.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is calling on UFC president Dana White to release heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall from his contract, claiming the fighter is underpaid. Hearn also offered to drop legal action over Conor Benn's move to White's promotional company.
India's improving relations with China lead to Bollywood films about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash being altered or shelved due to 'China-bashing' concerns.
Russian footballer Artyom Dzyuba is in talks to switch to mixed martial arts (MMA), according to Kamil Gadzhiyev, head of the Fight Nights promotion company. Dzyuba recently parted ways with football club Akron.
Europe is discussing potential envoys for future peace talks with Russia, including Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi, and Sauli Niinistö. This discussion, though premature, highlights Europe's increasing leverage in the Ukraine war as US support wanes and Ukraine's domestic defense industry grows.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has significantly cut the price of its V4 Pro model, aiming to compete globally on cost-efficiency rather than cutting-edge capabilities. This move positions the model as a leader in value for money, according to benchmark firm Artificial Analysis, amidst a global compute supply crunch.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles against kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven in a controversial technical knockout. The referee stopped the fight in the 11th round, despite Verhoeven appearing able to continue and leading on points, sparking an appeal from Verhoeven's corner.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles by stopping Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round of their fight in Giza, Egypt. Verhoeven, a former kickboxer in his second pro boxing match, had surprisingly led on scorecards.
Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight world titles against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Usyk, 39, won with one second left in the 11th round. The win fuels speculation about his next opponent, with Agit Kabayel and Frank Sanchez being leading contenders.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC, WBA, and IBF titles by stopping Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round. The fight, held at the Pyramids of Egypt, was considered a mismatch, but Verhoeven put up a strong challenge, leading on some scorecards before Usyk's late uppercut secured the win.
Oleksandr Usyk controversially stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his WBC title. Verhoeven, a former kickboxer, had troubled the unbeaten champion for most of the fight in Giza.
Oleksandr Usyk controversially stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his WBC title. Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer, had surprised many by performing strongly against the Ukrainian champion.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The fight was controversial, with Usyk winning by an 11th-round stoppage after Verhoeven, who was the aggressor, was knocked down and then stopped.
A critic reviews the Cannes Film Festival's top prizes, expressing skepticism about the Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord' and mixed feelings about other selections, while highlighting "Minotaur" and "Fatherland" as standouts.
Auckland FC defeated Sydney FC 1-0 to win the A-League championship, becoming the first New Zealand team to win the title. Cam Howieson scored the winning goal in the 60th minute. Coach Steve Corica secured his third championship.
