India fast bowler Ashok Sharma made his international T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Harare, describing it as a "dream come true." He dedicated the milestone to his elder brother, Akshay Sharma, whose sacrifice enabled Ashok to pursue his cricketing career amidst financial constraints. India won the match by seven wickets.
British tennis player Arthur Fery, ranked 140th, lost to world number 27 Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals. Fery reached the last eight of an ATP Tour event for the first time but was unable to secure a semi-final spot, falling in three sets.
Lionel Messi achieved his first World Cup hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. The star player now equals Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, extending his scoring streak to five consecutive matches.
Streamer IShowSpeed's song 'Champions' has been officially added to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album after fan support. The track, released May 31, 2026, gained viral popularity and is now part of the album featuring major artists.
Alexander Zverev and Jakub Mensik will meet in the French Open semifinals after winning their respective quarterfinal matches. Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar, while Mensik overcame João Fonseca in a breakthrough performance.
