- Jul 10
First all-Czech Wimbledon final set as Muchova and Noskova advance
An all-Czech final will decide the Wimbledon women's singles champion, with Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova both through. It is the first final at the All England Club to feature two Czech players.
- Jul 1
Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in 40 years
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez carried the host nation past Ecuador in a rain-delayed round-of-32 match, sending Mexico to the knockout stage for the first time since 1986.
- Jun 30
Paraguay beats Germany on penalties; Netherlands and Morocco deadlocked in World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 5-2 on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 in Boston, while the Netherlands and Morocco remained scoreless into the second half in Monterrey.
- Jun 29
Gakpo's emotional goal not enough as Morocco advance on penalties in World Cup
Cody Gakpo scored an emotional opener days after losing his unborn son, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time and Morocco won 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup Round of 32, setting up a last-16 clash with Canada.
- Jun 29
Canada beats South Africa, Eustaquio’s tearful goal dedicated to parents lost in 2023 and 2024
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner as Canada ousted South Africa in the World Cup round of 32, then broke down in a post-match interview remembering his mother, who died of brain cancer, and his father, who died of a heart attack.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 29
South Korea coach resigns after World Cup exit: president orders investigation as death threats mount
South Korea's World Cup campaign ended in group-stage failure, triggering death threats against coach Hong Myung-bo, a presidential call for reform, and a riot police deployment at Incheon Airport for the team's return.
- Jun 28
Belgium to face Senegal as World Cup 2026 last-16 bracket is finalized
The full round-of-16 bracket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was confirmed after the group stage concluded, setting up a clash between Belgium and Senegal on 1 July and a marquee Portugal vs Croatia tie.
- Jun 28
Canada and South Africa open World Cup round of 32 as knockout phase kicks off in Los Angeles
After 72 group-stage matches, the 2026 World Cup enters its first knockout round with a 16-match slate starting Sunday when co-host Canada faces South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- Jun 27
Canada declares Alphonso Davies fit for World Cup knockout debut against South Africa
Coach Jesse Marsch confirms the Bayern Munich star is available for the first World Cup knockout match in Canadian history, ending weeks of injury uncertainty.
- Jun 27
Cody Gakpo remains with Netherlands squad after girlfriend announces loss of unborn son during World Cup
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their unborn son during the World Cup. Gakpo has chosen to stay with the Netherlands team ahead of the round of 16 match against Morocco.
- Jun 26
World Cup 2026: Netherlands top Group F, Japan to face Brazil in last 16 after draw with Sweden
The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F, while Japan's 1-1 draw with Sweden secured second place and a round-of-16 meeting with Brazil. Sweden also advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Jun 22
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs officiates the 1,000th World Cup match as Japan routs Tunisia 4-0
Japan swept Tunisia aside 4-0 in Monterrey on Saturday night, a result that doubled as the 1,000th contest in World Cup history and marked the long-awaited debut of Romanian center referee Istvan Kovacs at the tournament.
- Jun 21
Japan overwhelms Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup's 1,000th match, sending North African side home
Ayase Ueda struck twice and set up another goal as Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey on Saturday, a result that eliminated the North Africans and marked the 1,000th match in World Cup history.
- Jun 18
Istvan Kovacs will referee 1,000th World Cup match, Tunisia vs Japan, with special golden kit
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs will officiate his first World Cup match on Sunday, and it happens to be the 1,000th in tournament history. FIFA has given him a special golden-striped jersey for the Tunisia-Japan group-stage clash in Monterrey.
- Jun 15
Sweden overwhelms Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F; Ayari scores twice
Sweden launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scoring the opener and the clincher.
- Jun 15
FIFA reverses language rule after Vinícius and Hakimi protests; Spanish now permitted at all World Cup press conferences
FIFA reversed its rule limiting press conference languages to English and team tongues after a weekend of viral incidents involving Vinícius Jr., Achraf Hakimi and Frenkie de Jong. From 14 June, Spanish will be available at every official briefing regardless of which teams are playing.
- Jun 15
Sweden, who eliminated Poland, thrash Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F opener
Sweden, the team that knocked Poland out of the 2026 World Cup playoffs, began their Group F campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey.
- Jun 15
Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden rout Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
Yasin Ayari struck two long-range goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres added a goal each as Sweden demolished Tunisia in their first World Cup match. The 5-1 victory in Monterrey moves Sweden top of Group F after the Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 earlier in the day.
- Jun 11
World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City as Trump's visa crackdown bars referee and environmental groups raise alarm
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to span three countries, starts today with Mexico vs South Africa, but controversy over US visa denials and a record carbon footprint have overshadowed the build-up.
