Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
A memória da Guerra das Malvinas e mobilização nacional de governadores, artistas e atletas forçaram o governo de Javier Milei a retirar do Senado projeto que ampliava a venda de terras argentinas a estrangeiros.
Argentina's Football Association declares July 15 as National Football Teams Day, satirically highlighted amidst over 6,000 commemorative days, including absurd ones like National Give Something Away Day. Meanwhile, Uganda mourns footballer David Owori, fatally injured in a robbery.
Ayush Shetty draws top seed Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships, while PV Sindhu seeks an unprecedented sixth medal, facing Sophia Noble in her opener.
The English and Welsh FAs, along with Finland, have withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, following FIFA's scrapped plan to sell tournament stakes and UEFA's criticism of "secret schemes."
Jamaica secured a historic 46-45 victory over defending champions Australia in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final, reaching the final for the first time. England lost 61-54 to New Zealand, setting up a Jamaica vs. New Zealand final and an England vs. Australia bronze match.
England's netball team, the Roses, lost their Commonwealth Games semi-final 61-54 to New Zealand, missing the gold-medal match. Despite the defeat, goal shooter Eleanor Cardwell affirmed the team's determination to fight for bronze against Australia, expressing confidence in their ability to perform.
Hongkonger Coleman Wong made history by reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final at the Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, defeating Jenson Brooksby 6-1, 7-5. This victory also propelled him into the world's top 100, a first for a player from the city.
The World Cup brought a significant boost to UK pubs, with 30m extra pints sold and £150m in added sales, outperforming previous tournaments like Euro 2024, though benefits were uneven across the hospitality sector.
Gerwyn Price defeats Ross Smith 16-12 in the World Matchplay quarter-finals, advancing to face Gian van Veen in the semi-finals, while defending champion Luke Littler prepares to face Dirk van Duijvenbode.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
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.
Defending champion Luke Littler secured a dominant 16-7 quarter-final victory over Josh Rock at the World Matchplay in Blackpool, throwing 17 180s. Littler will face Dirk van Duijvenbode in Saturday's semi-final, after Van Duijvenbode defeated Gary Anderson 16-13.
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.
Several significant football transfers have been announced, including Leandro Trossard's move to Besiktas, Nathaniel Brown joining Bayern Munich, Denzel Dumfries signing with Real Madrid, and Emersonn transferring to Ipswich. Other notable moves include Harry Winks to Cagliari, Mathys Detourbet to Manchester City, Illan Meslier to Arsenal, and Gonçalo Ramos to Milan, alongside Robert Lewandowski's move to Chicago Fire.
Northamptonshire defeated Somerset in a dramatic T20 semi-final, marked by David Willey's exceptional boundary catch and a late run-out. In the second semi-final, James Vince led Hampshire to victory over Nottinghamshire with a strong batting performance, setting up a final clash between Northamptonshire and Hampshire.
FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the Argentina national team over incidents following the World Cup final, including player confrontations and alleged coaching staff misconduct. This probe also covers a prior semi-final incident involving a political banner, which drew criticism from the UK government.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to win the expanded 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament saw traditional powerhouses dominate but also featured surprising runs from teams like Cabo Verde and Norway, while hosts like Canada showed significant progress.
Spain's national football team, led by midfielder Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, secured its second World Cup title in the US, 16 years after its first. The victory, marked by a dominant performance against Argentina, was celebrated with trophy presentations and team camaraderie.
Thousands of Argentinians gathered at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires to celebrate their national football team's journey to the final, despite a 1-0 loss to Spain in extra time. Fans expressed immense pride in their team's effort and reaching the final, with some acknowledging past racism accusations while emphasizing the country's welcoming nature.
Espanha e Argentina, finalistas da Copa do Mundo, serão co-anfitriãs da edição de 2030, que marca o centenário do torneio. O artigo analisa as prováveis composições das seleções para 2030, destacando jovens talentos e a transição de lideranças em ambos os times.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's column for 'El Debate' sparked controversy by praising the Spanish team but criticizing the French national team for having "no French players." The comment gained traction in Spain and prompted a response from Emmanuel Macron's government, with Spanish player Lamine Yamal also addressing the issue.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, leading England to a 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami. This secured England's best World Cup finish since 1966, following their semi-final defeat to Argentina where Saka was an unused substitute, sparking debate over manager Thomas Tuchel's decision.
This report evaluates the individual performances of England's goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards during a major international tournament, highlighting key contributions, challenges, and overall impact, with Jude Bellingham and Marc Guéhi receiving high praise.
