Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Egypt, inspired by Mohamed Salah, in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Both aging stars are in the twilight of their careers, with Messi potentially playing his last World Cup while Salah aims for 2030. The match highlights contrasting World Cup journeys and national hero status.
British wildcard Arthur Fery stunned Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, becoming the first wildcard outside the top 100 to do so since 2014. The win guarantees him significant prize money and a major ranking boost.
Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career concluded with Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last 16. The 41-year-old, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, retires from the tournament without the coveted prize, having reached the semi-finals in 2006.
Arthur Fery, a wildcard ranked outside the top 100, stunned former world number three Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The British player's remarkable comeback victory marks a significant career milestone, securing him substantial prize money and a major jump in rankings.
Charles Leclerc secured his second win in three races for Ferrari at Silverstone. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium. The race concluded under a safety car after Max Verstappen's crash, sparking debate about F1's safety car regulations and potential red-flagging scenarios, drawing comparisons to the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi GP.
Belgium players expressed a "sense of injustice" after Fifa suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban shortly before their World Cup match against the US. Despite the US striker being cleared to play, Belgium won convincingly 4-1, with players appearing to mock the situation.
