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Ellyse Perry took 2-14 and hit the winning runs as Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in the women's T20 World Cup, all but securing a semifinal spot. Georgia Voll scored an unbeaten 45 as the Aussies chased down 78 with 63 balls to spare, despite missing injured duo Phoebe Litchfield and Ash Gardner.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old captain, playing in his record sixth World Cup, also marked his 200th international appearance. Algeria has lodged a complaint with FIFA over an unpunished tackle by Messi.
Daniil Medvedev secured wins over Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Terence Atmane at the 2026 ATP Halle Open, playing under neutral status. He also moved up to 7th in the ATP Rankings, according to TASS reports.
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed French coach Hervé Renard for the remainder of the tournament. The move comes as Tunisia face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their seventh appearance.
TASS reviews Russian press coverage of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which aims to end hostilities in the Middle East and restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts quoted in the Russian press express cautious optimism but warn of fragility, while also noting Europe's perceived attempts to derail Ukraine peace talks and falling oil prices amid hopes for de-escalation.
Cape Verde earned a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup match, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha delivering a standout performance. Spain dominated possession but failed to break down the debutants' defense, while other results saw Belgium draw with Egypt and Iran.
Lionel Messi is set to make history as the first player to feature in six World Cups, leading defending champions Argentina in their bid to retain the title. The team opens against Algeria, with coach Lionel Scaloni downplaying favourites tag while praising his captain's enduring form.
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.
Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in their opening Group F match at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice. Despite the heavy defeat, Tunisian fans remained supportive of their team, which had not conceded a goal during qualifying. Sweden now top the group following the Netherlands-Japan draw.
Japan twice came from behind to hold the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener in Dallas. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville for the Dutch were canceled out by Keito Nakamura and a late Daichi Kamada equalizer.
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have produced a framework agreement including oil export waivers and asset releases, even as Israeli military operations in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Iran threaten the process. Israeli leaders have rejected any requirement to withdraw from southern Lebanon, drawing public criticism from President Trump. Multiple outlets report the conflict has entered its fourth month with ceasefire arrangements under severe strain.
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.
European Union member states have agreed to open the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a move long blocked by Hungary's previous government. The talks are set to begin on Monday in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in both countries' efforts to join the bloc.
Spain, the reigning European champions, face Cape Verde in their opening Group H match at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Lamine Yamal is on the bench as he recovers from a hamstring injury, while Tunisia has fired its coach after a heavy defeat.
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.
Qatar earned a historic 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener against Switzerland in San Francisco, with Boualem Khoukhi scoring in stoppage time to earn the Asian champions their first point in the competition. The late goal denied Switzerland, who had dominated possession and led through a Breel Embolo penalty.
As the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup opener against Türkiye, coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension and embraced his team's underdog status. Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu's pre-match confidence was met with a 2-0 Australian victory, silencing critics and setting up a promising tournament campaign.
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.
Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand have imposed nighttime curfews on unaccompanied under-16s during select 2026 World Cup matches, following violent unrest after PSG's Champions League victory. The measures aim to prevent a repeat of the clashes that led to nearly 900 arrests nationwide.