Typhoon Dolphin cuts short the Asian University Basketball League in Hangzhou, but organisers announce plans to expand from 12 to 16 teams with a home-and-away format, aiming for a 30-team league resembling North American college basketball.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline, significantly boosting their roster for a potential third consecutive World Series title. Skubal expressed mixed emotions about leaving the team that drafted him, while the Tigers received three minor league prospects in return.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
South Korea's men's football team, three-time defending champions, will play Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games group stage in Japan. The women's team will face Myanmar, Bangladesh, and North Korea, aiming for their first gold medal in the competition.
Three-time defending champions South Korea have been drawn against Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's football tournament. Coached by Lee Min-sung, the team aims for a fourth consecutive gold medal, featuring U23 players and three overage players from the FIFA World Cup squad.
Italy and Brazil secured their spots in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals semi-finals in Macau, with Italy beating the Netherlands 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan 3-1. Ana Cristina was key for Brazil, scoring 30 points. Turkey, Canada, China, and the USA will compete for the remaining semi-final places.
Spain claimed the No. 1 spot in FIFA men's world rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. Argentina dropped to No. 2, while Brazil and Morocco climbed past Portugal. Mexico rose to No. 10.
Spain and Argentina are set to compete in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, featuring superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. The article highlights Spain's strong defense, having conceded only one goal, and their tactical flexibility as key advantages for the European champions.
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's dominant performance saw them control possession, limit Argentina to no shots on target in regular time, and render Lionel Messi largely ineffective, securing their second World Cup title.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
Thousands of Argentina fans gathered in New York's Times Square, transforming it into a blue and white carnival ahead of the FIFA World Cup final against Spain. Supporters celebrated Lionel Messi, hoping for a back-to-back title win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Argentina faces Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, aiming to set a record for most goals scored from outside the penalty area, with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
Former England winger Joe Cole believes the Three Lions can stop Lionel Messi and reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final by defeating Argentina in the semifinal. Cole highlighted England's attacking strength against Argentina's defense.
Former England winger Joe Cole believes the Three Lions can stop Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Despite Messi's impact, Cole is confident England's attack can overcome the defending champions.
Former England winger Joe Cole believes the Three Lions can stop Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. Cole stated England has the attacking strength to overcome Argentina, despite their recent success.
Argentina, led by Lionel Scaloni and inspired by Lionel Messi, continues its World Cup journey with a mix of brilliant play and chaotic struggles. Coach Scaloni defines the team's legacy not by trophies, but by the passionate spirit of young fans, emphasizing resilience and fighting until the end, even after difficult matches.
A controversial VAR decision involving the 'mistaken identity' rule led to Breel Embolo's red card in the Switzerland vs. Argentina World Cup quarter-final, drawing strong criticism from the Swiss coach and players.
Cabo Verde's World Cup success sparks debate on national identity, with some identifying as Portuguese and others embracing African roots, a complexity rooted in its history as a Portuguese colony and slave trading hub.
A supercomputer has ranked Argentina fourth among the remaining eight teams in the FIFA World Cup, with only a 15.93% chance of winning. France leads the rankings, followed by Spain and England.
Brazil holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup titles with five championships. Germany and Italy follow with four each. Argentina, the defending champion from 2022, has three titles. The 2026 tournament, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will see these standings potentially updated.
