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Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 yesterday to leave the North African nation’s defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. — AFP pic

Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States (US) to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing multiple sources. — Reuters pic

Denied entry to the US, Somali referee will still get full World Cup pay

Iran's Mehdi Taremi and coach Amir Ghalenoei during a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, June 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Iran’s manager, striker pledge to play for all Iranians despite protests

Ivory Coast’s Ibrahim Sangare celebrates with Amad Diallo after their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Amad scores 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast edge Ecuador 1-0

Ecuadorian fans attend the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. — AFP pic

World Cup teams blast UEFA chief over ‘uninteresting’ matches remark

Despite their proud record in the competition, Germany have struggled in recent tournaments and this was the first time they had won their first opening match at a World Cup since they lifted the trophy in 2014. — AFP pic

Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton won a race for the first time in nearly two years and was emotional after crossing the finish line at Montmelo.— AFP pic

Hamilton credits first Ferrari triumph to having ‘rebuilt’ his mind

Fans celebrate early in the morning at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, after Japan’s 2–2 draw with the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup. — AFP pic

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Karamjit Singh, the man nicknamed the ‘Flying Sikh’ who once spearheaded Malaysia’s challenge on the global rally stage now finds himself carefully preserving an ageing rally car, unable to push it to its limits for fear of mechanical failure. — Picture from Facebook/Karamjit Singh

‘Flying Sikh’ Karamjit still racing, but says Malaysia’s rally glory deserves a sequel

The national triathlon squad put on a stellar performance to capture the championship title in the Mixed Team Relay event at the World Triathlon Development Regional Cup & Asian Triathlon Youth Cup Kampar 2026 June 14, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Kampar District Council

Malaysia crown champions in mixed team relay at Kampar triathlon meet, Ashven Mannoh adds U15 bronze

Germany’s Manuel Neuer during Fifa World Cup 2026 training at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina June 13, 2026. — Chuck Burton-Imagn Images/Reuters pic

Germany’s Neuer jokes about Walkman days and younger teammates’ modern slang he barely understands

Curacao’s players take part in an MD-1 training session on the eve of Curacao’s 2026 World Cup football tournament Group E football match against Germany, in Boca Raton on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

David vs. Goliath: Tiny Curacao’s World Cup fairytale takes on Germany as Iran arrive in US for NZ clash

Australia players celebrate after defeating Turkiye in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at the BC Place Vancouver on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Australia’s 10 debutants shock Turkey as rookie keeper becomes World Cup hero

New York Knicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate winning the NBA Finals in Times Square on June 14, 2026. — AFP pic

World Cup takes back seat in New York as city erupts over Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973

Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs react during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

French phenom Wemby says ‘wasn’t ready’ for greatness as Spurs lose NBA Finals to Knicks

Spain’s Pedri in action during the international friendly match against Peru at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico on June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Genetics lab, three La Liga titles and a World Cup dream: The remarkable rise of Spain's Pedri