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Egypt celebrated a historic moment as four women qualified for the Modern Pentathlon World Cup final on home turf in Cairo. The achievement marks a strong showing for the host nation in front of a global field of 400 athletes from 42 countries.
The tiny island of Guernsey just punched above its weight, winning all four matches to reach the final round of qualifying for cricket's 2028 T20 World Cup. They'll likely face rival island Jersey next for a shot at European finals.
Valerie Grenier delivered a commanding performance to win the giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, marking her biggest victory of the season. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin secured her latest Overall World Cup title with a clutch final run.
American showjumper Kent Farrington claimed victory at the 2026 FEI Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Fort Worth, thrilling the home crowd with a flawless final round on his horse Greya. The championship came down to the final seconds as Farrington delivered under immense pressure.
Anthony Barry went from playing in England's lower leagues to coaching alongside Thomas Tuchel in a World Cup semi-final in just 11 years. The 40-year-old assistant coach now helps lead England's historic run toward their first men's World Cup final since 1966.
Lautaro Martínez headed in a dramatic 92nd minute goal as defending champions Argentina stunned England 2-1 in their World Cup semifinal. Lionel Messi, 39, assisted both late goals and will now play in his third World Cup final when Argentina faces Spain on Sunday.
Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.
American equestrian Kent Farrington has taken commanding control of the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, winning both opening rounds with two different horses. He heads into Sunday's championship with a perfect score and a partnership that's hitting its stride at exactly the right moment.
Papua New Guinea's women's soccer team made history with a 1-0 victory over American Samoa, reaching their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying final. One goal was all it took to secure their spot in Wednesday's championship match and guarantee a chance at reaching the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
American showjumper Kent Farrington took first place in the opening round of the FEI Jumping World Cup Finals on home turf in Fort Worth, Texas. The crowd favorite and his 12-year-old mare Toulayna delivered a flawless performance that thrilled the hometown fans.
Thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires to thank their national team after losing the World Cup final to Spain 1-0. The outpouring of gratitude showed how reaching the final and defeating England meant everything to a proud nation.
Lionel Messi and Argentina staged a stunning comeback against England, scoring twice in the final minutes to reach their second straight World Cup final. The defending champions will face Spain on Sunday with history on the line.
Swiss equestrian champion Steve Guerdat clinched victory at the final World Cup qualifying event in Helsinki, securing his spot at April's championship finals. The thrilling competition saw just seven riders advance to the jump-off in front of a sold-out crowd.
A dance troupe of orphaned Ugandan children who started performing barefoot on dusty streets in 2014 will take the world's biggest stage this July. The Ghetto Kids will join Shakira for the World Cup final halftime show in front of over a billion viewers.
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At 39, Lionel Messi defied exhaustion to deliver two assists in the final seven minutes, rallying Argentina from behind to beat England 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup semifinal. The defending champions will face Spain in Sunday's final after one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The legendary Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host both the opening match and final of the 2027 Women's World Cup, FIFA announced this week. Brazil is preparing to welcome the world's best players to eight vibrant cities across the country for this historic tournament.
Mexico becomes the first nation to host the FIFA World Cup three times, with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa preparing for his sixth and final tournament appearance at age 40. The home crowd advantage could finally push El Tri past the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986.
Defending champions Argentina pulled off a thrilling comeback against England, scoring twice in the final minutes to secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the 2026 World Cup final. Lionel Messi assisted both goals as Argentina kept their dream of back-to-back titles alive.
Nearly 63 million Americans watched Spain defeat Argentina in the World Cup final, tripling previous records and proving soccer has finally broken through in the United States. The tournament, hosted on home soil, drew bigger audiences than recent NBA and baseball championships. #
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