Sports Maja Chwalinska into Roland-Garros 2026 semifinal after defeating Anna Kalinskaya in qualifying run in Paris Maja Chwalinska extended her stunning Roland-Garros 2026 run by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 7-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal. The Polish qualifier’s eight-match surge in Paris, built from qualifying through major upsets, has become one of the standout stories of the women’s draw Jun 4, 2026 at 11:05 AM · Sports desk
Sports Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 as Pio Esposito header decides tight friendly at Stade de Luxembourg Italy earned a narrow 1-0 friendly win over Luxembourg after Pio Esposito scored with a header early in the second half. Silvio Baldini’s young side kept a clean sheet and controlled the key moments, while Luxembourg stayed competitive until the final minutes without finding an equaliser Jun 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Israel edge Albania in Tirana as Oscar Gloukh seals 1-0 friendly win at Arena Kombëtare after late strike Israel beat Albania 1-0 in a friendly at Arena Kombëtare in Tirana, with Oscar Gloukh scoring the decisive goal in the 73rd minute after Yarin Levi’s assist. Albania had more possession and more attempts, but no shot on target, leaving Ran Ben Shimon’s side to protect a narrow away win in a useful June test Jun 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Algeria stun Netherlands in Rotterdam as Hadj Moussa seals 1-0 win before 2026 World Cup Algeria defeated the Netherlands 1-0 at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam in a friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored in the 86th minute, turning the Dutch farewell match into a warning for Ronald Koeman’s team Jun 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports DR Congo and Denmark finish goalless in Liège in a tough test before the 2026 World Cup DR Congo and Denmark drew 0-0 at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège in a disciplined international friendly with no winner. The match gave DR Congo an important test before the 2026 World Cup, while Denmark continued shaping its new national team structure under Brian Riemer Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Panama beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in an attacking test before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Panama defeated the Dominican Republic 4-2 at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City in a lively international friendly. Four different scorers underlined Thomas Christiansen’s attacking depth, while two goals conceded showed that defensive details still need work before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Gibraltar beats British Virgin Islands 4-0 as James Scanlon scores twice in friendly football win Gibraltar defeated the British Virgin Islands 4-0 at Europa Point Stadium in an international football friendly. The home side built a three-goal lead before half-time, stayed defensively secure and sealed a convincing win with two goals from James Scanlon Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports South Korea beat El Salvador in Provo after Lee Dong-gyeong’s decisive free kick South Korea defeated El Salvador 1-0 in a friendly match in Provo, decided by Lee Dong-gyeong’s precise free kick. Hong Myung-bo’s team completed its United States preparations with two wins before traveling to Mexico for Group A at the 2026 World Cup Jun 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA reusable water bottle ban at World Cup 2026 stadiums amid fan heat, water and security concerns FIFA’s new rule for the 2026 World Cup bans fans from bringing reusable bottles and larger liquids into stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The measure is presented as a security decision, but it raises questions about access to water during summer matches, heat and long entry lines Jun 4, 2026 at 4:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports DR Congo vs Chile friendly postponed over Ebola fears as Spanish city refuses match permit The friendly match between DR Congo and Chile in La Línea has been postponed after local authorities requested stronger health guarantees amid the Ebola outbreak. The decision disrupts DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, while football officials continue searching for an alternative solution Jun 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports World Cup 2026 and the teenagers who could become the next global football stars at the finals The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico brings an expanded format, 48 national teams and a major stage for young football talent. Gilberto Mora, Endrick, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Ibrahim Mbaye, Yan Diomande and Kendry Páez enter the tournament as teenagers who could define the finals Jun 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM · Sports desk
Sports Katie Taylor Nears Croke Park Farewell in Historic WBC Title Fight Against Flora Pili at Dublin Stadium Katie Taylor could end her legendary career on 5 September 2026 at Dublin’s Croke Park, in the stadium’s first major boxing spectacle since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972. Promoter Eddie Hearn sees the venue as central to her farewell, while Flora Pili is linked with a possible WBC super-lightweight title fight Jun 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Sports desk