Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

World Cup Shocks and Stars

Mohamed Salah rolled back the years to inspire Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory, a historic 3-1 win over New Zealand. Salah scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as Egypt secured this landmark achievement 92 years after their tournament debut ending a long World Cup pain. The tournament also saw Cape Verde continue their fairytale, forcing a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay to maintain their unbeaten start. This World Cup has proven to be a challenging stage for some of soccer's established stars, with the competition showing it is a step too far for certain ageing players.

Iran's Resilience and Security Concerns

Despite facing significant disruption, Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's unbeaten World Cup run will be remembered for years to come. Iran played a "beautiful game" under "the worst possible conditions" during their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium. Adding to the off-field drama, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reported that an individual with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to board the Iran team's flight to Los Angeles.

European Football and Squad Dynamics

England's batters struggled to emulate the performance of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, falling to an "unsurprising defeat" that sets up a crucial decider against an unnamed opponent. Meanwhile, Mercedes is set to address internal team dynamics as boss Toto Wolff indicated discussions are needed regarding Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's racing conduct, particularly with Lewis Hamilton still in championship contention according to team management. Bukayo Saka's return to training with the England squad, in preparation for their match against Ghana, offers a potential fitness boost ahead of their second World Cup fixture under coach Thomas Tuchel.

Golf and Other Sporting Pursuits

Scottie Scheffler expressed regret over errors after his bid for a career Grand Slam fell short at the US Open, lamenting another slow start to a tournament. Wyndham Clark, however, secured a dramatic one-shot victory at Shinnecock Hills, navigating a challenging home crowd to win the US Open wire-to-wire, holding off challenges from both Scheffler and Sam Burns. Clark's win was compounded by overcoming what he described as a hostile crowd, stating "'New York didn’t like me'" during the final round. On the racing front, Sky Sports Racing is set to broadcast Flat action from Brighton and Windsor on Monday, featuring a clash between Mesaafi and Glamorous Breeze at Windsor in a busy day of racing.