Top Sports News for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
World Cup
The supercomputer Opta has released a new prediction for the outcome of the World Cup. It was notably impressed by Lionel Messi’s performance.
There’s always a way to test how closely you’ve been following the tournament. Simply take our quiz to find out.
European Football
Georgiy Sudakov has returned from vacation and resumed training. He is eager to impress the new coach.
Transfers
Polissya completed negotiations to acquire a player from Cape Verde from Qarabağ. However, he did not make the World Cup squad.
Real Betis have made an offer to Roma for Artem Dovbyk. The Spanish club aims to take him on loan with an option to buy.
Espanyol have shown interest in Shakhtar Donetsk striker Eginaldo. Several other clubs are also monitoring the situation.
Global Football
Yesterday, the entire world united in celebrating Leo Messi’s birthday. In Argentina, they even baked bread featuring his portrait.
France has expressed interest in hosting the 2038 World Cup and Euro 2036. For now, these remain aspirations voiced by passionate citizens.
Feature
The World Cup is always a vibrant and picturesque spectacle. We have selected 10 photographs capturing this spirit from Mexico, the USA, and Canada.
Stat of the Day
Harry Kane recorded just 19 touches in the match against Ghana — the lowest figure of his career.
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