Top Sports News on Sunday, June 28, 2026
World Cup
African teams achieved an incredible feat as nine of them advanced to the knockout stage. The only disappointment among them was Tunisia.
Gianni Infantino covered an astounding distance during the tournament, attending 24 matches over the course of two weeks.
Ghana’s national team proved that possession is not always necessary to succeed; they qualified for the knockout rounds despite having the lowest possession percentage.
Luka Modrić set another age-related record by becoming the oldest player to provide an assist in World Cup history.
Opta compiled a symbolic team of the group stage, which included the highest number of players from the Cape Verde national team.
Europe
Steve Clarke is stepping down as head coach of the Scotland national team after failing to meet expectations at the World Cup.
Zlatan Ibrahimović has named Lamin Yamal as the best player on the planet, praising his ability to single-handedly change any game situation.
In Romania, there is little faith in Universitatea’s chances against Kyiv’s Dynamo in the Europa League. A prominent commentator believes their chances are zero.
Transfers
Xabi Alonso is aiming to bring Granit Xhaka from Sunderland to Chelsea, expecting him to add valuable experience to the young squad.
RB Leipzig has announced the transfer fee they expect for Jan Diomande, which is significantly higher than what Liverpool is willing to pay.
Other
George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix but had to work hard at the finish to fend off attacks from his rivals.
Opinion
The World Cup knockout bracket is now fully set. We analyzed which paths appear easier and which look more challenging for the remaining teams.
Stat of the Day
Harry Kane scored 70 goals this season, a tally only surpassed once before by Lionel Messi.
