Top Sports News from Sunday, June 21, 2026.
World Cup
Germany’s national team has lost Nico Schlotterbeck due to a ligament injury that could sideline him for an extended period.
Curaçao’s remarkable performance even impressed the Queen of the Netherlands, who visited the team’s dressing room and joined in a celebratory dance.
Denis Undav matched the World Cup record for goal contributions off the bench in just two matches.
Jérémy Doku is set to miss one Belgium national team game, not because of injury, but due to the birth of his first child.
European Football
Malaga triumphed over Almería in the battle for promotion back to La Liga, ending the club’s eight-year struggle in the lower divisions.
Transfers
FC Kharkiv has signed Argentine midfielder Rafael Profini for a transfer fee of $3 million.
RB Leipzig will not sell Jan Diomande for less than €120 million, with his World Cup performances significantly boosting his market value.
Dutch player Krisencio Summerville continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United, shining brightly at the World Cup.
Manchester United has no intention of selling Benjamin Sesko, despite interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.
Newcastle United rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s offer for Sandro Tonali. It wasn’t outright refusal—just that the bid was insufficient.
Other Sports
Luka Dončić is on track to sign the largest contract in NBA history, worth $417 million, although not immediately.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won a prestigious tournament in the Netherlands, securing victory with a relatively modest performance.
Feature
Our correspondent traveled to Kansas City to witness the World Cup match firsthand, where he saw Lionel Messi score a hat-trick.
Stat of the Day
Curaçao goalkeeper Eljay Room made 15 saves against Ecuador, setting a new historic record.
