World Cup review and predictions: What surprised us in round two and what we’re expecting next - The Athletic

• Football clubs across Europe are entering the final hours of the summer transfer window on September 1. • Deadlines vary by country, with France, Germany, and Italy closing at 7pm BST, while Spain remains open until 10.59pm BST.

• Rangers are working to finalize a big-money transfer for Kelsy to bolster their squad following an injury to Youssef Chermiti. • The deal, which includes several add-ons, is expected to be completed before the transfer deadline on Thursday at 5pm.

• Newcastle United is approaching the final two days of the summer transfer window, with reports indicating a deal has been agreed for Fernandez-Pardo. • New manager Matthias Jaissle has reportedly made a strong start to his tenure following the high-profile departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.

• Singapore has assembled a youthful table tennis squad aiming to achieve a competitive breakthrough at the upcoming Asian Games. • The team intends to leverage recent successes to challenge the top-ranked players across Asia.

• Sports popularity is surging across Asia, driven by the growth of football, cricket, and various international tournaments. • The trend is being accelerated by the expansion of live sporting activities and the widespread adoption of digital media platforms.

• WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are joining forces as teammates for Team USA to defend its title at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. • The transition requires the two rivals to set aside their professional competition and build team chemistry during the WNBA's high-stakes break.

• The Premier League summer transfer window is approaching its close, with less than 48 hours remaining for clubs to finalize deals. • Sky Sports Switzerland reports that Brughmans is currently undergoing precautionary medical tests despite a final agreement not yet being fully reached.

• European football clubs are entering the final stages of the summer transfer window, with key negotiations ongoing for players like Folarin Balogun and Gabriel Jesus. • Everton is reportedly in talks for Balogun, while Jesus is nearing a potential move to Barcelona, and uncertainty surrounds Enzo Fernandez.

• India U19 secured a victory over Sri Lanka U19 in the 1st unofficial ODI of the 2026 tour, scoring 324/6 in 49.2 overs. • Sri Lanka U19 previously posted a total of 320/6, with notable contributions from Yashveer Goud (33 off 21) and Shavin Vinodh (13 off 8).

• Indonesia has qualified for its first-ever Women’s Asia Cup appearance after a strong showing in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026. • The team secured their spot by winning all three group matches and defeating Oman by 113 runs, eventually finishing third after beating Hong Kong, China.

• The Women's Asia Cup 2026 is preparing its standings and points table, featuring updated rankings, net run rates (NRR), and qualification scenarios. • Hong Kong and Indonesia have joined the competition as new entrants, with Hong Kong securing its spot by topping its group in the Premier Cup qualifiers.

• India secured a dominant 94-run victory over Thailand in their Group A Women's T20 Asia Cup opener on Sunday. • Shafali Verma led the scoring with an explosive 64 off 36 balls, helping India reach 159/9 despite a late batting collapse.