A France XV demonstrated superior depth and skill to secure a comfortable 35-19 victory over England in a non-Test summer warm-up match in Vannes. Despite an early try from England, France's quick handling and strong second-half performance sealed the win.
Georgia Voll's unbeaten 77 led Australia to a dominant six-wicket victory over the West Indies in their final T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Australia bowled out the West Indies for 131 and chased the target with ease, showing strong form ahead of the tournament.
The Doué brothers, Guéla and Desiré, share a unique bond as they play for opposing teams (Côte d'Ivoire and France) at the World Cup. Their story highlights the growing trend of sibling rivalries in international football, with seven pairs of siblings competing in the tournament.
England Women secured a thrilling five-run victory over India in their final T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 57 and Amy Jones added 64 as England posted 171-6, before India's Richa Ghosh hit a rapid 68 but was stumped by Linsey Smith.
Australia defeated England by 5 wickets in a Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff, reaching the target of 158 with 10 balls to spare.
FIFA World Cup contenders France and Spain suffered unexpected setbacks in their final preparations, with Ivory Coast defeating France 2-1 and Iraq holding Spain to a 1-1 draw in warm-up matches on Thursday.
Ash Gardner scored 66 off 38 balls, helping Australia to an 85-run win over South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up, ahead of official warm-ups against England and West Indies.
Spain's Lamine Yamal is progressing well from a hamstring injury and is expected to be fit for their World Cup opener on June 15 against Cape Verde. Coach Luis de la Fuente expressed optimism about the teenage star's recovery, though his participation is not guaranteed.
Australia lost 1-0 to Mexico in a World Cup warm-up match but showed resilience and increasing positivity, with key players like Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington performing well, ahead of their first tournament match against Turkey.
