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South Korea secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. After Ladislav Krejčí put the Czechs ahead, second-half goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu sealed the historic win.

Bangladesh made cricket history in Mirpur by securing their first-ever bilateral ODI series win against Australia with a five-wicket victory. After reducing the visitors to a disastrous 0-3 start, the hosts chased down a rain-revised DLS target to claim the series 2-0.

The FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America with an expanded format, record prize money, new nations and global superstars chasing football’s ultimate prize.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that Iran's national football team will be allowed to enter the country one day before each World Cup match. This clarification dismisses earlier reports claiming strict same-day travel restrictions for the squad training in Mexico.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs in Dhaka, securing their first ODI victory over the visitors since the famous Cardiff triumph in 2005.