Baku hosts opening ceremony of U17 World Wrestling Championships
An opening ceremony of the 2026 U17 World Wrestling Championships was held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 27.
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Azerbaijan to host first FIFA U-15 World Cup
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on Monday on measures to host the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in 2026.
Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain GP due to Mideast war
The Bahrain Grand Prix, canceled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula 1 organizers announced.
U-17 Wrestling World Championships kick off in Azerbaijan
The World Wrestling Championships for athletes under the age of 17 will be held in Azerbaijan from July 27 to August 2. A record number of wrestlers are set to compete in the tournament.
Armenian freestyle wrestling team arrives in Baku for U17 World Championships
Armenia's youth freestyle wrestling team has arrived in Baku to compete in the U17 World Championships, after the Greco-Roman team's arrival the previous day
Baku to host largest U17 World Wrestling Tournament
Baku will host the U17 World Wrestling Championships at the National Gymnastics Arena at the end of July
Armenian wrestlers to compete at U17 World Championships in Baku
Armenian wrestlers will take part in the U17 World Championships to be held in Baku from July 27 to August 2, the press service of the Armenian Wrestling Federation reported.
Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings
World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
Mbappé named top scorer in World Cup history
French forward Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Argentina's Lionel Messi.
Zurab Azmaiparashvili remains ECU President, Sarkhan Gashimov elected Vice President
Georgian citizen Zurab Azmaiparashvili, was re-elected to the ECU's top position for a new four-year term
Buenos Aires celebrates Argentina's World Cup semifinal win
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semifinals, securing a place in the final, where they will face Spain. After the match, thousands of fans poured into the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate the victory. Vestnik Kavkaza …
Spain moves into 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Spain has become the first team to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a 2-0 semifinal victory over France.
EU demands to halt IOC funding due to admission of Russians to competitions
Estonia and 8 European countries have demanded that European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef stop funding the International Olympic Committee
Azerbaijani rowers win 18 medals at Poti regatta
Azerbaijan's rowing team finished second overall at the international regatta in Poti, claiming 18 medals, 10 of which were gold.
FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams
FIFA may consider the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France
The Spanish national football team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Azerbaijan wins 5 medals at Greco-Roman wrestling European Championships
The Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestling team finished the European U-20 Championships, held in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, with five medals.
European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contacts
European lawmakers have called for a probe into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, after the organisation’s unprecedented decision to overturn the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, raising questions about whether pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump impacted the move.
All FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists determined
Switzerland has become the last quarterfinalist of the current FIFA World Cup. Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after win over Egypt.
