Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.
France advanced to the World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé scored the opener in the 60th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead six minutes later. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappé earlier, France dominated possession and chances.
France and Morocco, rivals from the 2022 World Cup, face off in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Boston. Beyond the pitch, the match carries historical weight due to Morocco's colonial past with France and its large diaspora, raising concerns about potential unrest.
France and Morocco face off in the World Cup quarterfinals in Boston amid a period of unusually warm relations. However, security concerns are high due to France's large Moroccan community and past post-match violence, with authorities implementing precautions.
Argentina staged a stunning late comeback, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Lionel Messi scored the equalizer, with Enzo Fernandez netting the winner in injury time. Egypt's coach felt his team was treated unfairly.
Lionel Messi scored twice, including the equalizer, as Argentina came back from two goals down to defeat a resilient Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. Egypt led 2-0 before Cristian Romero and Messi leveled, with Enzo Fernández netting the winner in stoppage time.
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to potentially compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision follows confirmation that the ROC has removed regional sports organizations within Ukraine's jurisdiction and pledged not to conduct activities there. Russia's sports minister welcomed the move, stating the Olympic movement should be free from politics.
