Sports Argentina and Kalshi before World Cup 2026: AFA sponsorship deal, Messi effect and Algeria opener Argentina enter their Group J opener against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup with a new sponsor. Kalshi has become an official AFA partner, in a deal that underlines the commercial power of the reigning world champions and the global influence of Lionel Messi Jun 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports Málaga and Almería 0-0 in LaLiga Hypermotion playoff final before decisive promotion return in Almería Málaga and UD Almería played out a 0-0 draw at La Rosaleda in the first leg of the LaLiga Hypermotion promotion playoff final. A tight, cautious match left everything open for the return in Almería, where the hosts hold the higher-league-position advantage if the tie remains level after extra time Jun 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Magdeburg defeats Aalborg 32:26 in Cologne and secures EHF Champions League bronze medal SC Magdeburg recovered quickly from its semifinal defeat and beat Aalborg Håndbold 32:26 in the EHF Champions League third-place match at Lanxess Arena. The German side controlled the game from the first half, helped by Matej Mandić’s saves and six goals from Felix Claar Jun 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Robin Montgomery Wins WTA Libéma Open After Barbora Krejčíková Walkover In Dutch Final Robin Montgomery won the WTA Libéma Open in ’s-Hertogenbosch after Barbora Krejčíková withdrew from the final because of illness. The American qualifier claimed her first WTA title on grass after a breakthrough week that marked the biggest achievement of her career Jun 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kamil Majchrzak Wins First ATP Title After Grass-Court Drama Against Alex de Minaur at Libéma Open on Grass Kamil Majchrzak won the Libéma Open in ’s-Hertogenbosch with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(5) victory over Alex de Minaur. The Polish player withstood the favorite’s pressure, prevailed in the third-set tie-break and secured the biggest title of his career after defeating three Top 10 opponents on grass in a standout ATP week Jun 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA under pressure over Iran’s lion and sun flag before 2026 World Cup matches in the United States FIFA must decide before Iran’s matches at the 2026 World Cup whether fans may display the pre-revolutionary lion and sun flag. The dispute raises questions over stadium security, freedom of expression and political tension around Iran’s appearance in the United States, where protests, tighter controls and strong diaspora attention are expected Jun 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ben Shelton wins ATP Stuttgart against Taylor Fritz for first grass-court title of his career Ben Shelton captured the BOSS Open title in Stuttgart with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Taylor Fritz. The all-American final gave Shelton his first ATP title on grass, his third trophy of the 2026 season and a major boost before the next grass-court tests in Halle and at Wimbledon Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey as Ayari, Isak and Gyökeres lead Group F World Cup 2026 opener Sweden opened World Cup 2026 Group F with a 5-1 win over Tunisia in Monterrey. Ayari scored twice, Isak and Gyökeres drove the attack, and the emphatic victory sent Sweden top after the Netherlands and Japan drew in the other match. Tunisia left without points and with a heavy goal difference to repair Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Turkey start World Cup 2026 poorly as Australia win 2-0 in Vancouver Group D opener Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver in the opening round of Group D at the 2026 World Cup. Turkey controlled possession and produced many attempts, but failed to score, while Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe punished key mistakes and gave Australia an important early advantage Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Scotland beat Haiti in Boston as John McGinn decides World Cup 2026 Group C opener Scotland opened World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal in Group C. Steve Clarke’s team claimed three crucial points, while Haiti showed energy, possession and attacking intent but lacked the finishing touch Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Barcelona back on top of the EHF Champions League after final win over Füchse Berlin in Cologne and European crown Barcelona beat Füchse Berlin 37:34 at Lanxess Arena and claimed the EHF Champions League title after a final in which it protected the lead from half-time. Carlos Ortega’s team stayed composed in the closing minutes, Emil Nielsen made crucial saves, and Domen Makuc left the Cologne Final4 as tournament MVP Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1:0 in Philadelphia for strong start at the 2026 World Cup Ivory Coast opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1:0 win over Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. A late goal by Amad Diallo secured three valuable Group E points, while Ecuador failed to turn possession, pressure and chances off the woodwork into a result Jun 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM · Sports desk