Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Soccer Preseason Buzz

Wrexham continued their, edging Premier League side Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, thanks to a late winner from Sam Smith. Meanwhile, in Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. Denis Bouanga netted two goals for LAFC, while Son Heung-min continued his strong form, scoring in his third straight match since the World Cup break.

International Competition Update

In netball action at the Commonwealth Games, England, falling to reigning champions Australia 66-47 in Glasgow. This marked England's first loss of the tournament. Separately, a friendly soccer match was marred by an incident where a female referee sustained an injury and had to be removed from the field after being knocked down during a melee.