The US secured a 2-0 victory over Australia to advance to the World Cup round of 32, despite the absence of Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed hope for Pulisic's return in the next match, while Weston McKennie praised the team's depth.
Andy Burnham secured a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election, winning by a large majority. The Greater Manchester mayor's win is seen as a potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party, with Burnham emphasizing a call for change and more power for neglected regions.
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds to fix CVE-2025-20701, a critical vulnerability allowing nearby hackers to eavesdrop via Bluetooth. The patch is delivered automatically.
Aidan O’Brien achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first trainer to saddle 100 Royal Ascot winners with Scandinavia's victory in the Gold Cup. The win also marked a generational shift as the eight-year-old Trawlerman was defeated by the four-year-old Scandinavia.
Canada takes a 1-0 lead against Qatar thanks to a Cyle Larin goal in the 16th minute. The match, played in Vancouver, has seen Canada pressuring Qatar's defense, which has been described as "all over the place."
Canada took a 1-0 lead against Qatar in their World Cup Group B match at BC Place. Cyle Larin scored the opener in the 16th minute after a save from the Qatari goalkeeper. The match saw early bookings for both teams and a disallowed penalty appeal for Canada.
Canada leads Qatar 3-0 at halftime in a World Cup match. Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury, leading to a red card for Qatar's Assim Madibo. Mauricio Pochettino discussed USA's performance and Australia's defense.
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, joining England at the top of Group L. The match, played in Toronto, saw few clear chances, with Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal from a Brandon Thomas-Asante cross.
Andy Burnham's campaign is reportedly trying to prevent ministers from resigning to avoid destabilizing Keir Starmer's government amid fallout from the Makerfield byelection. Burnham's team seeks a managed transition, not immediate chaos, should he win the election. Starmer's allies are discussing strategies to counter a potential challenge.
CarMax shares fell 8% despite beating Wall Street's earnings and revenue expectations for its first fiscal quarter. New CEO Keith Barr detailed a high-level turnaround strategy focused on growth and cost-cutting, but margin pressure and declining gross profit per vehicle remain concerns.
FIFA enforces a strict policy against non-sponsor brands appearing at World Cup events. Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala covered his Beats headphone logo, and Levi's logo was covered at Levi's Stadium.
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, including a screamer, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in New York. The match was marked by a controversial VAR decision where a potential penalty for Mbappé was overturned by referee Alireza Faghani.
Austria defeats Jordan in a thrilling match, securing 3 points in Group J, with Jordan's next match against Algeria now crucial for group progression.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston, with additional goals from Leo Ostigard and Kristian Thorstvedt.
Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener. Relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty, Austria claimed the three points.
Jordan's captain Ehsan Haddad expressed pride over their World Cup debut against Austria, aiming to prove their worth. The team, known for counter-attacks, seeks to reach the knockout stage. Coach Ralf Rangnick acknowledged Jordan's potential to surprise European teams.
Foundation Alloy has developed a new solid-state metal alloying technique that smashes metal powder particles together instead of melting them. The startup raised $22 million in Series A funding to scale production and serve industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense.
O DJ e produtor musical brasileiro Papatinho assina a faixa "Bad to the bone" com a cantora Ruby para a trilha sonora do filme "Todo Mundo em Pânico 6". Sua participação consolida sua ascensão no cenário pop internacional.
The United States secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup opener. The match also featured a historic VAR decision, overturning a mistaken-identity yellow card issued to Tim Ream, marking the first time VAR corrected such a booking in the tournament.
Katie Boulter achieved the biggest win of her career by defeating world number two Elena Rybakina 7-5 2-6 6-4 to reach the Queen's semi-finals. Boulter, ranked 73rd, saved 12 of 14 break points in a match lasting over two and a half hours. She will face Donna Vekic next.
South Korea beats Czechia 2-1 in their first Group A match, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the go-ahead goal
South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 in a Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with goals from Hwang In-beom (67') and Oh Hyeon-gyu (80') countering Ladislav Krejci's 59' strike for Czechia.
Mexico secured a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Estadio Azteca, with Julián Quiñones scoring the tournament's first goal and Raúl Jiménez adding a second, amidst a record three red cards.
Mexico's Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Mexico to a 2-0 win over South Africa, becoming the first CONCACAF player to achieve this feat.
