39th Intercontinental Dardanelles Swimming Race held in Türkiye
More than 1,500 swimmers, including 50 from Russia, competed in the Intercontinental Hellespont Swimming Race
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Umar Nurmagomedov makes statement after sensational UFC defeat
The fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong took place on Saturday. The Chinese athlete emerged victorious.
Formula 1 returns to Türkiye
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 World Championship calendar after a six‑year hiatus, with races set to resume next year.
Russia's Lokomotiv FC Batrakov joins Galatasaray
Alexey Batrakov, an attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow, has joined Turkey’s Galatasaray, the Russian football club’s press service said.
Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Baku and Tehran sign sports cooperation plan
Representatives of Azerbaijan and Iran have agreed on a sports cooperation plan that will remain valid until 2029.
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.
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.
Belgium and Spain advance to FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium defeated the U.S. in the Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, Spain defeated Portugal in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup match hosted by Arlington, Texas.
FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 16 lineup complete
The full lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 has been confirmed.
Mexico, France and Norway advance to Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
Mexico beat Ecuador, France defeated Sweden, Norway beat the Ivory Coast in a Round of 32 match at the World Cup.
Paraguay defeats Germany, advances to World Cup Round of 16
Paraguay’s national team defeated Germany in a penalty shootout during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup. Brazil defeated Japan 2:1 in Houston, also advancing to the next stage of the competition.
Turkey beat the USA, Australia reach World Cup knockout stage
Australia advanced to World Cup knockout rounds after a goalless draw with Paraguay, the U.S. closed out the group D play with a 3-2 loss to Turkey, The Dutch team defeated Tunisia 3-1, Cote d’Ivoire beat Curacao 2-0 in a Group E match, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1.
South Africa advances to FIFA World Cup playoffs
South Africa has advanced to the playoffs after beating South Korea 1-0 in round 2 FIFA World Cup group stage match in Mexico. Brazil has made it to the playoffs after defeating Scotland 3-0 in round 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Miami, Florida. Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in round 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Vancouver, and both teams have made it to the playoffs.
Colombia defeats DR Congo, England, Ghana play to draw
Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 in their second-round group stage match to advance to the World Cup knockout round. England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in their second-round group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Croatian national football team defeated Panama 1-0, Portugal blanked Uzbekistan 5-0.
US eases restrictions on Iran's World Cup team
The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup, allowing them to travel two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
Algeria beats Jordan, France defeats Iraq at World Cup
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in a Group J match, France beat Iraq 3:0 in a second-round group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Egypt claims first-ever World Cup match victory
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in a second-round group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain has defeated Saudi-Arabia 4-0 in round 2, Uruguay and Cabo Verde played out a 2-2 draw in a second-round group stage match.
Tunisia lose to Japan and exit 2026 World Cup
Two matches in Groups E and F were played at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night: Ecuador faced Curaçao, while Tunisia played a match with Japan.
