- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 1
Mbappe brace sends France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France comfortably beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
- Jun 30
German coalition races to seal tax and reform package before summer break, but financing gap divides SPD and CDU
Chancellor Merz's coalition meets Wednesday to hammer out a sweeping reform package, but the income tax overhaul remains stuck over how to pay for relief for low and middle earners.
- Jun 17
Messi hat-trick opens Argentina's World Cup defence as Marciniak referees 3-0 win over Algeria
Lionel Messi scored all three goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16, while Polish referee Szymon Marciniak oversaw a composed but occasionally contentious group-stage opener in Kansas City.
