The International Olympic Committee plans to strengthen the wording on political neutrality in the Olympic Charter, which could affect the future participation of Russian athletes.
The US Department of Homeland Security allowed the Iranian football team to enter the country two days before the match against Egypt. The team must leave after Friday's match in Seattle.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the match against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player with goals at six World Cups. Portugal crushed the opponent 5-0.
Footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko has ended his cooperation with the esports team Passion UA, which he founded in 2023. The club continues to exist and moves forward without him.
Argentine forward Lionel Messi broke four records in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, including the most goals and matches. He also became the anti-record holder for the most missed penalties in World Cup history.
The Norway national team beat Senegal 3:2 in a 2026 World Cup match. Erling Haaland scored two goals, and the teams scored four goals after halftime.
The French national team defeated Iraq 3:0 in a 2026 World Cup match. The game was interrupted for almost two hours due to a severe thunderstorm, Kylian Mbappé scored a brace.
The France-Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup was interrupted due to a thunderstorm and lightning. The match will be completed the same night, with France leading 1-0.
Lionel Messi scored his 17th goal in World Cups, breaking Miroslav Klose's record. The Argentine scored in the match against Austria.
Unai Melgosa left the position of head coach of the Ukraine U-21 youth national team. Under his leadership, the team qualified for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Manchester United acquired a 10-hectare plot near Old Trafford for a 100,000-seat stadium. The construction will cost $2 billion.
France Pierron called the Belgian national team player's decision to be present at his wife's childbirth "disgusting. " L'Equipe suspended the journalist, stating that her words do not align with the publication's values.
The International Olympic Committee presented the emblems of the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps. The design is based on the concept of "a mountain illuminated by light".
The Norwegian national football team delivered over a ton of products to the World Championship, including salmon and brown cheese. The team explained this as a pursuit of sports discipline and the elimination of factors affecting performance.
The Ukrainian fencing team won bronze at Euro-2026. In the match for third place, the epee fencers defeated Italy with a score of 29:28.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the gold series tournament of the continental tour in the Netherlands, jumping 1. 94 m. This is her second consecutive victory in the summer season after the Diamond League stage.
The Spanish national team secured its first victory at the 2026 World Cup, thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0. Lamine Yamal scored the first goal of the tournament, while Mikel Oyarzabal bagged a brace.
Donetsk Shakhtar announced the transfer of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Ryan Roberto from Flamengo. The contract with the player is valid until June 30, 2031.
Oleh Doroshchuk became the bronze medalist of the Diamond League stage in Doha. He cleared heights up to 2.24 m on his first attempt but could not take 2.27 m.
The Algerian Football Federation appealed the referee's decision in the match against Argentina (0:3). The complaint concerns an episode with Messi's tackle and an elbow strike from Mac Allister.
FIFA has introduced three-minute cooling breaks in the middle of each half at the 2026 World Cup despite criticism. Players and fans consider this a commercial move due to advertising contracts.
Ukrainian épée fencers won bronze at the European Fencing Championships in France. This is Ukraine's first team medal at the European Championships in men's épée since 2017.
The national teams of Haiti and Turkey lost to Brazil and Paraguay respectively, losing their chances to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0, and a Paraguayan player received a red card under the new FIFA rule.
Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné successfully underwent surgery after a double leg fracture in the 2026 World Cup match against Qatar. The player thanked for the support and promised to return to the field.
The US national team beat Australia (2-0) in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup and became the second team after Mexico to secure a spot in the playoffs. Referee Felix Zwayer received medical attention due to cramps in the 90+4th minute.
Ukraine has been placed in Group 9 of the main round of the 2028 World Cup qualification, where the opponents will be Slovakia and Estonia. The group winners and the four best second-placed teams will advance to the elite round.
The Canadian national team defeated Qatar 6:0 in the second highest-scoring match of the 2026 World Cup. This is the first victory for Canada in the history of the World Cup.
Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury after a collision with Qatari player Assim Madibo. The referee sent off Madibo, and Koné was carried off the field on a stretcher.
Olha Sopit has won Ukraine's first-ever European Championship gold medal in women's foil. In the final, the Kyiv native defeated the highly decorated Italian Arianna Errigo.
The Colombia national team defeated Uzbekistan with a score of 3:1 at the start of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana overcame Panama thanks to a goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
