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Charles Leclerc leads the British Grand Prix after a strong start, with Kimi Antonelli in second and Lewis Hamilton facing a penalty. Oscar Piastri and Alex Albon encountered early issues.
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the US striker to play against Belgium. The decision, praised by President Trump, has drawn outrage from Belgium and is a first in World Cup history.
Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating England by seven wickets in the final. Beth Mooney's 64 and Litchfield's 48 led Australia to chase down 151 with 17 balls to spare.
As Norway faces Brazil in a World Cup Round of 16 match, fan fervor is high with Brazil's yellow dominating the stands and Norway's fans showing passionate support. Demand for Norway's team kits has surged, selling out rapidly. Analysts suggest Brazil faces greater pressure due to historical wins by Norway.
Ole Frøystad, nicknamed "Mr Row Row," invented Norway's viral Viking row chant, inspired by medieval history and a Norwegian football club's chant. The simple yet energetic chant involves sitting, drumming, pulling imaginary oars, and shouting "ro" (Norwegian for row), building to a frenzy. It has become a major fan sensation at the World Cup, with spontaneous renditions appearing globally and even players like Erling Haaland embracing it as "bigger than football."
Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix after a late safety car period caused confusion. Max Verstappen crashed, leading to the safety car, but it failed to pull in for the final lap, allowing Leclerc to coast to victory. The FIA blamed a 'software error' for the mixed messages.
ABC Sport's Simon Smale hosts coverage of two major World Cup matches: Brazil vs. Norway at 6:00 am AEST and Mexico vs. England at 10:00 am AEST. Both games are anticipated to be highly engaging.
