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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

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama battle for the ball during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on June 13, 2026. — Imagn Images pic

NBA Finals 2026: Knicks beat Spurs to win first championship since 1973

John McGinn of Scotland celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Scotland at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Scotland make history with first World Cup win in 36 years by edging bottom-ranked Haiti

George Russell of Mercedes celebrates taking pole position after the qualifying session at the Circuit de Catalunya before the Spanish Grand Prix in Montmelo on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

George Russell claims pole for Barcelona GP as Hamilton stunts Antonelli’s front row bid

Manuel Neuer of Germany saves the ball during a team training session at the W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on June 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Neuer returns: Germany’s 40-year-old goalkeeping legend to start in fifth World Cup

Vinicius Junior of Brazil reacts during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Brazil in trouble?Ancelotti’s team held by Morocco as Vinicius Jr rescues point in World Cup opener

Qatar fans cheer from the stands during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Qatar snatch historic first World Cup point with last-gasp draw against Switzerland

Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during a press conference at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 12, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Brazil and Morocco. — AFP pic

Ancelotti era begins as Brazil lead star-studded World Cup Saturday line-up

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was sent off during a match at Old Trafford on April 13, 2026 for pulling another footballer’s hair, which the Premier League now says no longer warrants a red card. — Reuters pic

EPL rewrites rules: Hair pulling no longer guaranteed sending-off

Head coach Julen Lopetegui of Qatar (right) says Qatar is chasing for its World Cup redemption after its 2022 flop. — Getty Images pic via AFP

No freebies this time: Qatar aim to prove they belong on football’s biggest stage

England’s Morgan Rogers gestures during a friendly match against Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium in Florida on June 10, 2026. The English football team’s training gear went missing ahead of its World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, 2026. — Imagn Images pic via Reuters

Balls and boots missing: England hit by equipment theft en route to World Cup training in Kansas City

Teammates lift up Folarin Balogun after he scores the US’ second goal during the World Cup 2026 Group D match againstParaguay at the Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. — Getty Images via AFP

Striker Balogun brace powers US to 4–1 win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Ghana football player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup. — AFP pic

Ghana star Thomas Partey misses World Cup opener as Canada denies him visa amid UK rape charges

Fifa President Gianni Infantino gestures during a press conference with the World Cup trophy on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Mexico city stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Fifa president floats 64-team World Cup, says even 208 teams possible, then ‘maybe Italy qualify’

Thai rapper Lisa, Nigerian rapper Rema, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup football tournament ahead of the Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. — AFP pic

World Cup lands in US as fans embrace the spectacle and organisers face scrutiny

Canada’s Cyle Larin celebrates scoring their first goal in the 2026 World Cup on June 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

Canada earn first-ever World Cup point on home soil after Larin’s late equaliser