Montréal’s sports teams and major sporting events score big in 2026

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to a 48-team format, hosted across North America to increase the tournament's global scale and cultural impact. • On June 16, the event broke a 32-year-old attendance record, with 281,223 fans attending four group-stage matches.

• Boston Celtics head coach and president Brad Stevens addressed the media following the selection of Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft. • The press conference focused on the "murky situation" surrounding star player Jaylen Brown and the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

• South Africa currently holds a lead over South Korea in the second half of their match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The expanded 48-team tournament spans 39 days across three host countries and is projected to generate approximately $8.9 billion.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to be the most profitable tournament to date, driven by an expanded format featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. • Broadcasters are seeing a surge in advertising inventory due to the increased number of games and the introduction of hydration breaks, which add two ad opportunities per match.

• Head coach Hong Myung-bo has named the starting lineup for South Korea's final Group A match against South Africa in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup. • Striker Oh Hyun-kyu and Hwang Hee-chan will start the match, while star players Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung have been placed on the bench.

• England U19 and India U19 are facing off in the final match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. • The event is being broadcast with live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights available for viewers in the USA and Canada via Cricbuzz.

• England played to a surprise 0-0 draw against Ghana in their second World Cup group stage match. • Despite creating several late scoring opportunities, the Three Lions failed to convert, resulting in a single point for the game.

• Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy shared details regarding a specific interaction he had with team owner Joe Lacob during the draft process. • The conversation occurred as the organization prepared to make its first-round selection for the 2026 NBA Draft.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to a 48-team format, creating a larger and more complex tournament structure. • Global superstars including Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Lamine Yamal are expected to lead their respective nations in a high-stakes competition.

• ESPN draft insiders analyzed the outcomes of the 2026 NBA draft's first round following the events of Tuesday's selection process. • The analysis focuses on the top 30 picks, identifying which teams successfully navigated the draft and highlighting the most impactful player selections.

• Arsenal and Manchester United are both tracking Alex Scott, with the Gunners also pursuing Leicester City's Jeremy Monga. • Real Madrid is reportedly interested in Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, 25, as a potential replacement should Vinicius Jr leave the club.

• The second round of the 2026 World Cup featured standout individual performances, including record-breaking play by Eloy Room for Curacao against Ecuador and a tournament-best save by Iran's Alireza Beiranvand against Belgium. • Analysis highlights the tactical growth of Cape Verde, with player Vozinha helping the squad establish a cohesive identity, while Senegal suffered a significant defensive collapse in their match against Norway.