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After months of recovery from a knee injury, Yoane Wissa delivered a standout performance in Newcastle's Champions League victory. The £55m striker proved why he joined the club by scoring and assisting in the 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven.
The Democratic Republic of Congo made history with their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, rallying from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta. Yoane Wissa scored twice to send the Leopards into the knockout rounds after six winless matches spanning decades.
Colombia secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after Daniel Munoz scored a dramatic 76th-minute goal against DR Congo in Guadalajara. The 1-0 victory pushed Colombia to the top of Group K with one game still to play.
Underdogs DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point with a gutsy 1-1 draw against Portugal, erasing memories of their disastrous 1974 debut. The team ranked 46th in the world held their own against Cristiano Ronaldo and one of soccer's powerhouses.
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake captained Jamaica to a crucial 1-0 victory over New Caledonia, putting the Caribbean nation just one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1998. The Reggae Boyz face DR Congo on Tuesday with everything on the line.
Over 110 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are holding their breath as their national team stands one victory away from reaching the World Cup for the first time in half a century. Tuesday's match against Jamaica could create the redemption story an entire generation has been waiting for.
For the first time ever, ten African countries are competing at the FIFA World Cup, nearly tripling the continent's representation on soccer's biggest stage. From viral goalkeeping heroes to historic draws against top teams, Africa's new generation is rewriting the game.
Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-2 in a thrilling World Baseball Classic match, setting up a historic Wednesday showdown with Cuba. A win would send Canada to the WBC semifinals for the first time ever.
Côte d'Ivoire's national soccer team reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia. The historic win accomplishes what even legends like Didier Drogba couldn't achieve in previous tournaments.
Twenty years after reaching the championship game, Alexei Ramirez is back with Team Cuba for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. At 44, he's set to become the oldest player ever to compete in the tournament.
After 20 years of trying, Canada finally advanced past the first round of the World Baseball Classic with a 7-2 victory over Cuba. The team that never gave up now faces Team USA for a shot at the semifinals.