Sports Ivory Coast comeback against France in Nantes secures 2-1 win at Stade de la Beaujoire before World Cup 2026 Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes after a second-half comeback. Cherki put the hosts ahead, but Guela Doué and Amad Diallo turned the match around and gave the visitors a valuable test before the 2026 World Cup. The match highlighted Ivory Coast's speed in transition and France's difficulties after multiple substitutions Jun 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports Spain against Iraq at Riazor, 1-1 draw and clear warnings for De la Fuente before the 2026 World Cup Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq at Riazor Stadium in A Coruña in a 2026 World Cup warm-up. Ferran Torres gave Spain an early lead, but Merchas Doski equalized, and Iraq’s disciplined defending and patient game plan turned the friendly into a valuable result and a clear warning about Spain’s finishing and balance Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports Mexico rout Serbia 5-1 in Toluca in final World Cup 2026 warm-up before Group A opener Mexico beat Serbia 5-1 in Toluca in their final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup. After Serbia scored first, Mexico turned the match around, punished defensive errors and ended the evening with five goals, gaining momentum before opening Group A on home soil Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports Czechia win over Guatemala 3-1 in Harrison, USA as Schick and teammates underline World Cup quality gap Czechia defeated Guatemala 3-1 in an international friendly in Harrison, with goals from Patrik Schick, Tomáš Chorý and Denis Višinský. The match at the stadium widely known as Red Bull Arena gave the European side a composed performance, stronger second half and useful test before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports Andorra 2-0 Liechtenstein in Encamp friendly with clean sheet and Marc Pujol national farewell after 124 caps Andorra defeated Liechtenstein 2-0 at the FAF Stadium in Encamp in an international football friendly. Goals from Álex Martínez and Jordi Aláez gave the home side a clean sheet, another important win over a comparable opponent and a symbolic farewell for Marc Pujol after 124 national-team appearances Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports Sweden and Greece draw 2-2 in Stockholm as Masouras’ late goal denies home victory at Strawberry Arena Sweden and Greece played out a 2-2 draw in an open friendly at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Tsimikas gave Greece an early lead, Gyökeres and Nilsson turned the match around for Sweden, but Masouras struck deep into stoppage time to underline Sweden’s defensive questions before the 2026 World Cup Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports Slovenia and Cyprus draw at Stožice in Ljubljana as Drkušić rescues hosts before Nations League campaign Slovenia and Cyprus drew 1-1 at Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana, where Marinos Tzionis gave the visitors an early lead before Vanja Drkušić equalised after the break. The match gave Boštjan Cesar a useful test before the Nations League, with Slovenia dominating possession, taking 21 shots and playing in front of 7,500 spectators Jun 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA reusable bottle ban at 2026 World Cup stadiums: Heat, hydration concerns and fan safety in focus FIFA’s ban on reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums has sparked debate over security, heat and access to water. Supporter groups warn of health risks for fans during the summer tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, while FIFA points to planned hydration points, cooling zones and stadium safety rules Jun 5, 2026 at 8:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Honorary 10th Dan for Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican with World Taekwondo and young refugee camp athletes Pope Leo XIV received World Taekwondo’s honorary 10th Dan at the Vatican, the sport’s highest distinction. The meeting with President Chungwon Choue, a dobok and young athletes from refugee camps linked taekwondo, the Rome Grand Prix and humanitarian work for children. The event continues cooperation between the Vatican and the global taekwondo community Jun 5, 2026 at 7:40 AM · Sports desk
Sports Hamburg exits Olympic bid after referendum, as Munich, Berlin and Rhine-Ruhr target future Olympic Games Hamburg’s referendum has removed the city from Germany’s Olympic race after voters rejected a bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Games. The DOSB must now choose between Munich, Berlin and the Rhine-Ruhr region, with public support, sports venues, financial plans and political risk shaping the next stage Jun 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM · Sports desk
Sports Breel Embolo’s U.S. visa and arrival in Switzerland camp after two-day delay before the 2026 World Cup Swiss striker Breel Embolo has received his U.S. visa after a two-day delay and is expected to join the national team camp in San Diego. His arrival restores calm for Murat Yakin’s squad before Switzerland’s final 2026 World Cup preparations, the friendly against Australia and the group opener against Qatar Jun 5, 2026 at 7:26 AM · Sports desk
Sports Formula 1 in Las Vegas until 2037: Grand Prix on the Strip as a key race in the American F1 calendar Formula 1 will stay in Las Vegas until at least 2037 after a 10-year extension for the Grand Prix on the Strip. The night street race strengthens the American F1 calendar, brings major economic impact to Southern Nevada, and keeps attention on traffic, event infrastructure, and the balance with the local community Jun 5, 2026 at 7:25 AM · Sports desk