Ngân emerges as a rising star in athletics

A gold medal at the 2026 New Taipei City Athletics Open is a good start to Bùi Thị Ngân's international campaign this year, and she is aiming to qualify for even bigger events at the 20th Asian Games in Japan in September.

World Cup round up June 27: France advances, Iran awaits qualification fate

Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick fired France to top spot in Group I with a 4-1 win over Norway, as the final round of group fixtures saw debutants Cape Verde make history to set up a last-16 tie with Lionel Messi's Argentina, Spain edge Uruguay to finish top of Group H, and Belgium ease past New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G ahead of Egypt.

World Cup round-up June 25: hosts advance, South Korea in big trouble

Canada reached the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time despite a 1-2 defeat to Switzerland, as the second round of group fixtures at World Cup 2026 also delivered history for Mexico and South Africa, a Vinicius Junior double for Brazil and a thrilling Moroccan comeback against Haiti.

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