World Cup LIVE: Germany, Cote d'Ivoire and Sweden win on day four

• UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Manchester City star Phil Foden connected over their shared experience of missing major sporting events in the United States. • Aspinall is currently sidelined due to an eye injury sustained during his first title defense against Ciryl Gane last year.

• The US Men's National Team (USMNT) achieved a dominant victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opening match. • Television viewership for the game more than doubled the figures recorded during the team's opener in the 2022 World Cup.

• India secured a dominant victory over Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, highlighted by a half-century from Smriti Mandhana. • Deepti Sharma played a pivotal role in the win by claiming five wickets during the match.

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 is currently underway, with live TV broadcasts available via Unite8 Sports channels. • Viewing options include the ZEE5 streaming app, though the platform has recently faced criticism regarding subscription plan changes and technical glitches.

• An 18-member Indian boxing squad, headlined by World No. 1 Minakshi Hooda, will compete in the World Boxing Cup 2026 in Guiyang, China, from June 15 to 21. • The tournament features 333 boxers from 44 different federations, with reigning champion Minakshi moving up to test herself in the 51kg weight class.

• India has failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing its absence from the global football stage. • The tournament will feature 48 teams, with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) represented by nine nations: Australia, Iraq, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.

• The 2026 World Cup is currently in its first week of competition, with live updates and analysis being provided by The Athletic. • A featured Monday matchup will see Iran face New Zealand at SoFi Stadium at 9pm ET.

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues its fourth day of action on Sunday, June 14, featuring multiple group stage matchups. • Key fixtures include the Netherlands facing Japan and Sweden playing Tunisia, both competing in Group F.

• Levi Strauss & Co. is mocking FIFA's strict corporate partnership rules by redacting its own name from social media posts and stadium branding during the 2026 World Cup. • The ban on non-FIFA-approved partners is extensive, affecting everything from stadium naming rights to the types of condiments and credit card machines allowed on-site.

• Sweden and Germany secured significant victories during Day 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • Sweden has moved to the top of Group F following a draw between the Netherlands and Japan.

• The World Cup continues on Sunday, June 14, featuring a key matchup between the Netherlands and Japan. • Tunisia enters the tournament seeking its first-ever group stage exit after a poor run of only one win in seven matches.