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Donald Trump marked the end of the 2026 World Cup group stage by claiming the tournament’s record-breaking numbers as a triumph for the United States. Posting after FIFA confirmed the highest group-stage attendance in the competition’s history, the U.S. president told his followers: “The FIFA numbers are far greater than any World Cup in history. This is a great tribute to the United States of America.

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch paid an emotional tribute to his players after their progression into the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. While co-hosts Canada did not win their group and duly missed out on the luxury of continuing to play in their home country, that did not matter on Sunday. They left it late but Marsch’s team beat South Africa in Los Angeles, with Stephen Eustaquio scoring a late winner to ensure a historic win for the country.

Collin Morikawa has admitted that his back injury is still an issue he is contending with despite his stunning performance at the Travelers Championship. Morikawa stole the show on Sunday at TPC River Highlands. He shot a 61 during the final round to take the clubhouse lead at 20 under par at the final signature event of the year. Was Scottie out of line to head to the next tee while Viktor was still putting? It is set to be Morikawa’s sixth top 10 of the season on the PGA Tour.

An awful lot has been made about the pricing structures in America during the 2026 World Cup, but England fans could be in for something of a treat in Atlanta. Fans from European countries have consistently complained about how expensive in-stadium refreshments are in the US compared to what they tend to experience the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Is Cristiano Ronaldo worthy of inclusion despite his two goals vs Uzbekistan?

Canada reached the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, but not without difficulty. Stephen Eustaquio settled a scrappy Round of 32 tie in Los Angeles, with his 92nd-minute strike making Canada the first team into the next knockout round. The full-time scenes were a far cry from the mood at the break, when head coach Jesse Marsch had to be held back from the officials by his own players.

The rain delay on Sunday at the Travelers Championship means that Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland will have to return to TPC River Highlands on Monday to contest a playoff. Scheffler appeared to have the tournament in his grasp when play was halted on Sunday afternoon in Connecticut. The world number one was one shot clear of Collin Morikawa as the golf course dealt with a surprise deluge. Was Scottie out of line to head to the next tee while Viktor was still putting?

The 2026 World Cup group stage pulled more fans into stadiums than any full tournament in the competition’s entire history. FIFA released its official group-stage figures on Sunday, a day after the opening round wrapped up. The governing body counted 4.6 million spectators across the 72 matches staged in 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The 17 days of action drew supporters from 210 countries and territories.

A particularly miserable World Cup exit can have a profound impact on a country, as South Korea have proved following their poor campaign out in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heading into the tournament, South Korea (Korea Republic) were the second-highest ranked team in Group A. Is Cristiano Ronaldo worthy of inclusion despite his two goals vs Uzbekistan? They beat Czechia in their opening game but were beaten by co-hosts Mexico before surprisingly losing to South Africa in Guadalupe.

A World Cup knockout ticket for under $400 sounds unthinkable this summer, yet that is what Canada vs South Africa offered on Sunday. Canada edged South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium in the Round of 32, becoming the first side through to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Jesse Marsch’s team got there the hard way, in a scrappy contest that ranked among the tournament’s toughest watches so far.

Strawberries and cream are reported to cost £2.85 at Wimbledon in 2026, with prices for several other food and drink items also rising before the tournament begins. The 2026 Championships run from Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 12 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in SW19. The traditional serving remains one of the most recognisable items at Wimbledon, but this year’s price list shows bigger increases across the wider drinks menu.