Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off at the World Cup

• France defeated Norway 4-1 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match, securing the top spot in Group I. • Ousmane Dembélé led the victory with a hat-trick, bringing his total international goal count to eight.

• Norway and France are scheduled to face off in a World Cup match, with viewing options available via cable and live streaming services. • The game is part of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature a total of 48 teams and 104 matches across the group and knockout stages.

• England has officially secured qualification for the World Cup 2026, while Scotland remains in contention awaiting final group stage results. • France head coach Didier Deschamps has returned to the team following a personal bereavement, missing a 4-1 victory over Norway.

• The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, marking a landmark expansion of the global tournament. • This major event serves as the centerpiece of the 2026 U.S. sports calendar, complementing the nation's established annual athletic fixtures.

• South Korean national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo is facing intense public backlash and death threats following the team's failure to advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The elimination from the tournament in North and Central America has sparked widespread outrage among fans, leading to a surge in targeted harassment against the coach.

• Senegal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq, significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the World Cup knockout stages. • Substitute Pape Gueye played a pivotal role in the rout by scoring two goals to help seal the win.

• South Korea national team coach Hong Myung-Bo resigned on Sunday following the team's rapid elimination from the World Cup. • The resignation comes immediately after Hong faced heavy public criticism from the country's president regarding the team's performance.

• India concluded its campaign at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships in Panaji, securing a total of four medals. • In the Matchpoint Finals, gold medals were awarded to pairs from Chinese Taipei (Men's and Seniors), Australia (Women's), and Hong Kong China (Mixed).

• Only two AFC teams have advanced to the knockout rounds of the current World Cup, highlighting a significant performance gap between Asia's elite and the rest of the region. • Major contenders including South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and champions Qatar were eliminated in the group stages, with South Korea's exit leading to coach Hong Myung-bo's resignation on Sunday.

• South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned following the national team's disappointing group-stage exit from the 2026 World Cup. • President Lee Jae Myung has officially called for a thorough formal inquiry into the team's failing performances during the tournament in North America.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its knockout rounds, featuring a Sunday match between Canada and South Africa. • In the group stages, the U.S. men’s national team faced Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, highlighting player Cristian Roldan.