Canada secured a 1-0 win over South Africa in a lackluster World Cup match, with Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal avoiding extra time. The game highlighted concerns over the 48-team format's quality.
Canada progressed to the World Cup last 16 for the first time after Stephen Eustáquio's 92nd-minute strike secured a 1-0 win over South Africa in Los Angeles.
India's T20 World Cup campaign ends with a six-wicket loss to Australia at Lord's, securing South Africa's semi-final spot against England.
Lin Heung Lau, a century-old Hong Kong teahouse, invested in an LED screen for corporate events but found unexpected success screening World Cup matches, attracting crowds and reaping benefits.
England defeated New Zealand by 9 wickets in a T20 World Cup group-stage match, ending the reigning champions' title defence. A 128-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley sealed the win, with England topping Group B and likely facing India or South Africa in the semi-finals.
H5N1 bird flu, which has devastated global wildlife, has reached Australia, posing a significant threat to the country's unique and endemic species, with over 150 bird species and 10 mammals at high risk of extinction or major population declines.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana, under Belgian coach Hugo Broos, qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, overcoming a near-disastrous qualification blunder and exceeding expectations with a team built from local league players.
South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, led by 74-year-old coach Hugo Broos, prepares to face Canada in the World Cup's last-32 phase, seeking to build on their historic group stage qualification.
India's Shafali Verma emphasizes keeping things simple against Australia in a must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match, drawing confidence from India's recent 2-1 T20I series win in Australia.
28 national teams have secured their place in the Round of 32 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The playoffs will feature 16 matchups, with 9 already determined, including Germany vs. Paraguay and France vs. Sweden. This marks the first World Cup with 48 teams.
South Korea suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in a World Cup match in Monterrey, leading to a heated exchange between South Korean player Hwang In-beom and a South African staff member. Despite the loss and a negative goal difference, South Korea could still advance to the knockout stages.
South Africa secured a historic spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages with a 1-0 win over South Korea. Coach Hugo Broos, 74, became the oldest manager to win a World Cup match. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal.
South Africa secured a commanding 88-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup. Tazmin Brits scored an unbeaten 114, her career-best and second-highest in World Cup history, leading SA to a record 208/1. SA's bowlers restricted the Netherlands to 120/8.
India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets, and South Africa beat the Netherlands by 88 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup. These victories set up a direct contest between India and South Africa for a semifinal spot behind Group A leaders Australia.
England's Test cricket team, under Ben Stokes' captaincy, faces a significant challenge against New Zealand, trailing by 361 runs and needing six wickets to avoid a home series defeat. The match puts Stokes' leadership and the team's aggressive "Bazball" approach under scrutiny after missed chances and a record partnership by New Zealand.
South Africa Women defeated Netherlands Women by 88 runs in a T20 World Cup match in Bristol, boosting their semi-final hopes. Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten century, while Ayabonga Khaka claimed three wickets in a clinical bowling performance.
India's women's cricket team dropped four catches within the powerplay against Bangladesh in a crucial T20 World Cup match in Manchester, allowing Bangladesh to recover from early pressure. This continued a worrying fielding trend for India, impacting their semifinal qualification hopes.
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money-laundering charges in South Africa, agreeing to testify against high-ranking officials as part of a plea deal that awaits a magistrate's approval.
South Africa faces escalating anti-migrant protests, driven by right-wing groups demanding undocumented migrants leave by June 30. Analysts link the movements to populist parties exploiting economic grievances, despite migrants' significant economic contributions, raising fears of violence and investment loss.
South Africa is experiencing a surge in xenophobia, with anti-immigrant mobs attacking foreign-owned businesses, chasing people from their homes, and causing deaths. Migrants fear for their lives, especially with an arbitrary June 30 deadline set by the movement 'March and March' for illegal immigrants to leave.
South Africa is experiencing a surge in xenophobia, with anti-immigrant mobs attacking foreign-owned businesses, chasing people from homes, and causing deaths. A movement called March and March has given illegal immigrants an ultimatum to leave by June 30, while political parties and social media fuel anti-foreigner sentiment. Migrants express fear for their lives and uncertainty about their future.
South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, sparking jubilant celebrations across the nation. A 1-0 victory over South Korea secured their historic advancement.
South Korea suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico, with Thapelo Maseko scoring. The loss leaves South Korea in third place, forcing them to await other group results to determine if they qualify as one of the best third-place teams for the knockout stage.
South Korea suffered a 1-0 loss to South Africa in their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico, leaving them in third place. The team's lackluster performance means they must now await results from other groups to determine if they will advance as one of the best third-place teams.
