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Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski was the center of attention at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, playing ping-pong, signing autographs, and drawing comparisons to a beloved movie character. Players and manager Pat Murphy embraced the 'jewel event,' with the team taking time to connect with young fans ahead of their game against the Braves.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs Aug. 19-30 in Williamsport, Pa., with 20 teams competing in 38 games broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Fans can stream via Sling, ESPN+, and other services, with free trials available. Daily schedules, results, and the MLB Little League Classic are covered.
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match, played before a crowd of over 80,000 at MetLife Stadium, ended Lionel Messi's World Cup career on a bittersweet note.
South African businessman Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala's plea agreement in a major police corruption case has collapsed after he rejected a tougher sentence proposed by the court. The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court declared the agreement null and void, and Matlala will return to court in September. The deal had involved testifying against senior police officials in exchange for a reduced prison term.
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. Norway, powered by Erling Haaland's four goals, are favored, while the Ivorians play their first-ever knockout match. Coverage from ABC Australia and Al Jazeera details the match's context and key storylines.
Germany topped Group E despite a loss to Ecuador, while Ivory Coast qualified for the knockout stages for the first time. The Netherlands secured a 5-1 win over Sweden, Japan celebrated the 1000th World Cup match with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, and Curaçao earned their first World Cup point with a draw against Ecuador.
Ivory Coast advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao, courtesy of two goals from Nicolas Pépé. The win sparked celebrations in Abidjan and set up a last-32 clash against either France or Norway on June 30.
Côte d'Ivoire secured a historic 2-0 victory over Curaçao in their final Group E match, with Nicolas Pépé scoring twice to send the Elephants into the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The win confirmed second place in the group and set up a round-of-32 meeting with the Group I runners-up.
Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria and securing their place in the last 32.
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench, including an injury-time winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
Spain faces Saudi Arabia in Atlanta after a scoreless draw with Cabo Verde, while Saudi Arabia drew 1-1 with Uruguay. Other matches include Belgium vs Iran, with travel restrictions affecting Iran, and Germany advancing to the knockouts.
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, earning his team their first-ever point at the tournament. The performance set a record for most saves in a regulation-time World Cup match, according to statistics platform Opta Joe.
Fact-checkers have debunked a viral image of a supposed Hitler look-alike at the FIFA World Cup, confirming it was manipulated with AI tools. The image was one of several AI-generated and manipulated pieces of content spreading during the tournament, ranging from political statements to clickbait. Experts are warning that major global events have become a prime environment for spreading disinformation.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win, their first at a World Cup since 2014, ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten streak and marked Africa's first victory at the tournament.
Germany began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao, with Felix Nmecha scoring first and Livano Comenencia equalizing for the Caribbean side. Manuel Neuer, at 40, became the oldest German player to appear in a World Cup, and the match was played in Houston.
The Netherlands secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden to move closer to the knockout rounds, with braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo. Elsewhere, Curacao made history as the smallest nation to play at a World Cup, facing Germany on day four of the tournament.
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup 2026 Group C opener, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior trading goals. Morocco later beat Scotland 1-0 and Haiti 4-2, while Scotland secured a 1-0 win over Haiti.
Curaçao, an island territory of roughly 150,000 people, has qualified for its first-ever World Cup, becoming the smallest nation to do so. Under 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat, the team went unbeaten in qualifying, riding a wave of diaspora recruitment and national pride.