Bellingham and Kane lead England past Panama to top World Cup group
Jude Bellingham delivered a standout performance described as 'superstar' quality as England defeated Panama 2-0 to secure top spot in Group L. Harry Kane scored and broke a World Cup record in the match. The victory sets England up for a knockout stage run with momentum, though concerns emerged over squad depth after some fringe players failed to impress.
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. The decision was confirmed shortly after Scotland's exit became mathematically certain. Clarke's resignation marks the end of a tenure that saw Scotland qualify for back-to-back major tournaments for the first time in decades.
England's path to the World Cup final is becoming clearer after topping Group L. They face either Senegal or DR Congo in the last 32. Analysis shows a favorable bracket depending on other group results, with Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan still determining their fates in concurrent matches.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are leading player protests at Wimbledon over how prize money is distributed, arguing that lower-ranked players receive an unfairly small share. Sabalenka defended the protest publicly, saying it is for struggling players who depend on tournament income. The draw also set up notable first-round matchups including Serena Williams against Emma Joint.