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Time:2026-06-29T00:43:04Z

Canada's dramatic late winner secures a World Cup last-16 berth as the tournament shifts to knockout rounds. Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with a stress fracture, marking another injury setback. Messi makes history scoring in seven straight World Cup games. Ireland stun world champions India to win the T20 cricket series at home.

Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon due to stress fracture

Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon due to stress fractureEmma Raducanu has pulled out of Wimbledon after what started as a minor niggle developed into a stress fracture. The British tennis star called it a "bitter setback" in her ongoing battle with injuries. Multiple UK outlets report the decision was made after medical scans confirmed the fracture. Raducanu had been preparing for a home Grand Slam appearance.

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Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon due to injury (Sky Sports)
Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback (BBC)
Emma Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon after ‘niggle develops into stress fracture’ (The Guardian)
Raducanu to miss Wimbledon after ‘niggle’ becomes ‘stress fracture’ (The Independent)

Canada edges South Africa with late winner to reach last 16

Canada edges South Africa with late winner to reach last 16Canada secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa thanks to Stephen Eustáquio's late goal, booking their place in the World Cup knockout stage. The match was the tournament's first knockout fixture and remained tense until the dying minutes. The win sends Canada through to the last 16 in an emotional milestone for the nation.

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Canada secure last-16 place after dramatic late winner vs South Africa (Sky Sports)
South Africa vs Canada: All the action and rate the players (Sky Sports)
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal (AP News)
Canada score dramatic late winner to reach World Cup last 16 (BBC)
Canada score late to beat South Africa 1-0 and reach World Cup last 16 (Al Jazeera)

World Cup knockout stage heats up with bracket intrigue

World Cup knockout stage heats up with bracket intrigueAs the 2026 World Cup barrels toward the knockout rounds, attention turns to qualification scenarios and bracket positioning. CNN and AP News analyze which teams have favorable paths through the Round of 32. The expanded format has produced an unusually wide-open field with several surprise contenders still alive.

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Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds (CNN)
What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today (CNN)
Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others (AP News)
World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage (Al Jazeera)

Messi sets record with goals in seven straight World Cup games

Messi sets record with goals in seven straight World Cup gamesLionel Messi has become the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, netting against Jordan as Argentina secured a win. The milestone extends his all-time World Cup goals record. SCMP also notes Iran's elimination after a thrilling draw between Algeria and Austria.

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Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record (AP News)
Messi makes more World Cup history, Iran out after Algeria, Austria thrillerLionel Messi adds to his goals tally as Argentina beat Jordan, while last-second equaliser saves Austria in six-goal draw. (SCMP)
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina’s third against Jordan. Photo: AP (SCMP)

Ireland stun India to win historic T20 cricket series

Ireland stun India to win historic T20 cricket seriesIreland pulled off a major upset by defeating world champions India to win a T20 series at home, prompting questions about whether it was the greatest weekend in Irish cricket history. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes marked his England retirement announcement in extraordinary fashion, though New Zealand dominated the match overall.

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Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history? (BBC)
Ireland upstage world champions India to win T20 series at home (Al Jazeera)
CricketStokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate (The Guardian)