Ghana 1-0 Panama: World Cup 2026 – as it happened | World Cup 2026

• Portugal and DR Congo played to a draw in their Group K World Cup opener held at NRG Stadium in Houston. • Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to impact the match, continuing a trend of poor form at major tournaments despite his prolific scoring for Al Nassr and in qualification.

• Former baseball star Derek Jeter founded The Players’ Tribune, a media company designed to let athletes publish first-person accounts and connect directly with fans. • The platform aims to provide unique insights into the sports world by bypassing traditional media and allowing athletes to tell their own stories.

• Canada's men's national team will face Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday for their second World Cup group stage match, with star player Alphonso Davies available. • The tournament officially began on June 12, and Canada is currently seeking its first victory of the competition.

• Yahoo Sports released its 9.0 Mock Draft projections for the 2026 NBA Draft, occurring less than one week before the event. • The mock draft provides a full two-round analysis based on recent scouting intel, including specific player evaluations for the Grizzlies.

• In a series of 2026 World Cup matches, England defeated Croatia in Thomas Tuchel’s debut, Colombia beat Uzbekistan, and Ghana secured a win over Panama with a late goal. • Portugal and DR Congo ended their match in a draw, while the four games combined drew a total of 281,223 fans.

• The West Indies secured a victory against Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I of the 2026 tour, reaching 149/3 in 19.2 overs. • Sri Lanka struggled to keep pace, finishing their innings at 147/9, with Shai Hope contributing a significant 65 runs off 54 balls.

• England secured a victory over Pakistan in the 45th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2, finishing with 166/8 after 19.1 overs. • Pakistan posted a total of 164/9, but England's batting effort, highlighted by a critical knock under pressure, overcame the target despite Harry Brook being dismissed by Afridi on the final ball of his spell.

• GOAL has released a comprehensive guide for viewers in the United States to stream South Korea's matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. • The guide highlights various broadcasting options, including ESPN and the Sling Select plan, which provides access to FOX, FS1, and the NFL Network.

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League 2026 Final, posting 161/5 in 18 overs against GT's 155/8. • Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 75 runs off 42 balls and achieving his fastest IPL fifty of his 19-season career.

• Arsenal FC is reportedly preparing a bid for Bradley Barcola, while receiving a boost regarding Morgan Rogers. • Liverpool has completed the signing of Munoz to strengthen their squad during the summer transfer window.

• The 2026 World Cup is underway across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring high-scoring matches and competitive draws. • Germany delivered the tournament's most dominant performance with a 7–1 victory over Curaçao, while Sweden, led by Graham Potter, defeated Tunisia 5–1.