Zee Entertainment in talks with FIFA on World Cup broadcast rights in India

• Portugal has established a dominant 5-0 lead over Uzbekistan in a 2026 World Cup match, fueled by two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. • In a separate Group J encounter, Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in their match against Austria, setting a new record with 17 career World Cup goals.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway, featuring an expanded 48-team format across a 39-day tournament. • In the first 40 games, 88 players have scored a total of 121 goals, averaging three goals per match with only three 0-0 draws.

• Transfer rumors link Marcus Rashford to Barcelona and Crysencio Summerville to Paris St-Germain, while Manchester United reportedly have no interest in selling Benjamin Sesko. • Juventus has reportedly added Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, and former Manchester City defender John Stones, 32, to their summer transfer targets.

• The Netherlands dominated Sweden with a 5-1 victory in Houston during the World Cup. • Striker Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice to secure the win against Graham Potter's Swedish side.

• Sunderland striker Brobbey, 24, has emerged as a key target following a successful season where he scored seven goals to help the club finish 7th in the Premier League. • The forward's stock has risen further after scoring twice in the Netherlands' recent 5-1 victory over Sweden.

• Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages after defeating Austria 2-0 in their opening match on Monday. • Lionel Messi scored both goals in the victory, setting a new all-time record for the most goals scored in World Cup history with 17.

• Several high-profile transfer rumors have emerged, including Morgan Rogers' interest in Arsenal and Marcus Rashford's willingness to accept a pay cut to join Tottenham. • Tottenham is also reportedly confident in signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, while both Spurs and Bayern Munich are targeting Juventus defender Bremer.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially commenced, featuring a daily schedule of highly anticipated matches across various host cities. • A comprehensive viewing guide is now available, providing fans with essential information on match times, broadcasting channels, and streaming options for the group round.

• Japan achieved a historic milestone by winning their 1,000th game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The tournament continues with a series of high-profile matchups, including Spain against Saudi Arabia and Belgium against Iran.

• Sales for the state-operated Chinese Football Lottery, known as Jingcai, neared US$1 billion last week. • The surge in betting activity was driven by the high volume of matches and global interest surrounding the World Cup.

• Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a high-scoring match held in New York during the 2026 World Cup. • Erling Haaland played a pivotal role in the victory by scoring two goals during the five-goal thriller.

• Belgium played to a draw against Iran in a Group G match, leaving the Red Devils with only two points after two games. • Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand secured the result with key heroics, including a critical save from Maxim De Cuyper from four yards.