Emma Raducanu – 30th seed | Age: 23 | world ranking: 32
Former US Open champion and British No 1. Reached the third round last year, losing to world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thriller on Centre Court. Back working with coach Andrew Richardson, who was part of her team for her US Open victory, and enjoyed a promising run to the Queen’s final, though pre-Wimbledon optimism has been dampened by reports of Raducanu missing training sessions and wearing a protective boot.
First round vs: Antonia Ruzic
Emma Raducanu leaving the practice courts ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Monday June 22, 2026. (PA)
Katie Boulter | Age: 29 | WR: 59
Bouncing back after a disappointing 2025 season, the former world No 23 reached the semi-finals at Queen’s and secured the best win of her career by beating No 2 Elena Rybakina. Can play some of her best tennis on the grass, if she gets her aggressive style of play going. Yet to progress past the third round of a grand slam.
First round vs: Tyra Grant (Q)
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Fran Jones | Age: 25 | WR: 103
The 25-year-old enjoyed a momentous first-round win at last month’s French Open, for her first grand slam victory. Ahead of her fourth appearance at Wimbledon, Jones, who is from Yorkshire but grew up in Barcelona, does not want to be defined by her Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia, a genetic condition that means she only has three fingers and a thumb on each hand and seven toes across both feet. As a child, Jones’ parents were told by doctors that she would not be able to play tennis. Now, her work-rate and dedication to improve shines through as Jones aims to return to the world’s top 100, following a difficult year where she retired from the first-round of the Australian Open and suffered a freak gym accident in another scary injury set-back.
First round vs: Diane Parry
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Harriet Dart – wildcard | Age: 29 | WR: 151
At 29, Dart will be making her eighth appearance in the Wimbledon main draw. Now ranked 151st in singles, she stood up for Great Britain in April when, deprived of Raducanu and Boulter, she led Anne Keovathong’s side to an away victory against Australia to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Dart won in both singles and doubles, and last week won her first tour-level title in doubles alongside Maia Lumsden to win the Nottingham Open.
First round vs: Jelena Ostapenko
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Alicia Dudeney – wildcard | Age: 23 | WR: 246
Dudeney, 23, has climbed almost 900 ranking spots in the past year and will be making her Wimbledon debut. Ranked 246 in the world, Dudeney has won four titles on the World Tennis Tour (the level below the WTA) this season, which included a 13-match winning streak between March and April. From Hove, where she played at the same club as Sonay Kartal, she spent four years at the University of Florida between 2021 and 2025.
First round vs: Alicia Parks
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Hannah Klugman – wildcard | Age: 17 | WR: 412
Has been signalled as one to watch ever since becoming the first British woman to win the Orange Bowl, a prestigious junior tournament in Florida, as a 14-year-old in 2023. A US Open girls’ semi-finalist last September, Klugman, now 17, will be making her second appearance at Wimbledon. Reached No 1 in the junior rankings before turning pro in January, and scored her first win on the WTA by beating Harriet Dart in Nottingham.
First round vs: Barbora Krejcikova
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Mika Stojsavljevic – wildcard | Age: 17 | WR: 276
The 17-year-old won the US Open girls’ title in 2024, then reached the semi-finals in 2025, and will be making her second Wimbledon main draw appearance after last year’s debut. Made a brilliant debut for Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier away to Australia where she upset Talia Gibson – an opponent ranked more than 200 places above her. The London-born Stojsavljevic chose English literature and politics for her A-Levels and studied while on tour.
First round vs: Belinda Bencic (11)
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Katie Swan – wildcard | Age: 27 | WR: 196
After almost giving up tennis due to long-term injuries and losing her ranking, Swan only began her comeback in April 2025 but will now be playing at Wimbledon for the first time in three years. This will be the 27-year-old Swan’s seventh Wimbledon appearance and will feel extra special after battling from the brink of retirement to return to the world’s top 200.
First round vs: Irina-Camelia Begu
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Katie Swan plays at Wimbledon in 2023 (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Archive)
Mimi Xu – wildcard | Age: 18 | WR: 327
The Swansea-born Xu became the first Welsh player to enter the Wimbledon singles draw in 20 years when she played Emma Raducanu in the first round last year. At 18, Xu has since won the biggest title of her career in front of her home crowd at the Wrexham Open, beating Mika Stojsavljevic in the final. Xu and Stojsavljevic were runners-up in the 2024 Wimbledon girls’ doubles.
First round vs: Daria Kasatkina
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Cameron Norrie – 26th seed | Age: 30 | WR: 29
So often the last Brit standing at grand slams, Norrie retired from his first-round match at the French Open, the just the second time in his professional career, while suffering with a rib injury but returned to Queen’s and is set to be fit for Wimbledon. A former semi-finalist at SW19, Norrie, 30, returns as a seed after almost falling outside of the top-100 last year, finding form late in the season as he beat No 1 Carlos Alcaraz.
First round vs: Michael Zheng (Q)
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Carlos Alcaraz, left, ended Cameron Norrie’s impressive Wimbledon run (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)
Jack Draper | Age: 24 | WR: 160
Was seeded fourth at Wimbledon 12 months ago after winning the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells but returns after a year of injury hell ranked outside the top 100. Struggles with an arm injury were followed by a knee injury, meaning the 24-year-old has only played nine matches this season before his comeback at Eastbourne. But Draper is back with a legend in his corner: new coach Andy Murray. “He’s bloody good,” was Murray’s early assessment.
First round vs: Taylor Fritz (6)
Jack Draper celebrates reaching the Eastbourne semi-finals (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)
Jan Choinski | Age: 30 | WR: 106
The German-born Choinski, the son of an English ballet dancer, switched nationalities in 2019 and received his first Wimbledon wildcard in 2023. After losing in the first round of qualifying last year, he returns to Wimbledon as only the third male direct entrant. His run to the quarter-finals at Eastbourne means he will reach a new career-high ranking of 100.
First round vs: Vit Kropiva
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Jacob Fearnley – wildcard | Age: 24 | WR: 152
After breaking into the top 50 after a rapid rise a couple of years ago, and taking a set off Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, backing up his breakthrough has been a struggle for the 24-year-old Scot who can claim he beat both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in juniors. He’s won only two matches on tour during an injury-hit season and he has dropped out of the top 100.
First round vs: Alex Michelsen
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Arthur Fery – wildcard | Age: 23 | WR: 118
The 23-year-old is enjoying the season of his life after winning a match at the Australian Open as a qualifier and reaching the quarter-finals of Queen’s in London. Born in France, his mother was a professional tennis player and his father, Loic Fery, is the owner of Ligue 1 football club FC Lorient.
First round vs: Damir Dzumhur
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Felix Gill – wildcard | Age: 24 | WR: 220
Making his Wimbledon and grand slam debut at 24, the left-hander arrives at a career-high ranking of 220 after reaching his first Challenger Tour final in Pune, India. His best results have come on clay, which is his favourite surface – unusual for a British player. He was also one win away from qualifying for the French Open last month.
First round vs: Rafael Jodar (23)
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Jack Pinnington Jones – wildcard | Age: 23 | WR: 145
Won on his Wimbledon main draw debut last year, beating Tomas Martín Etcheverry as a qualifier, and enjoyed a breakthrough run at the ATP 250 tournament in Dallas where he beat Flavio Cobolli to reach the quarter-finals. His run came close to Texas Christian University, where he followed in the footsteps of Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley by enrolling at the Horned Frogs.
First round vs: Brandon Nakashima (28)
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Toby Samuel – wildcard | Age: 23 | WR: 142
Enjoyed a rapid rise towards the end of 2025, winning 36 of 39 matches on the Challenger Tour, and carried that form into 2026 by qualifying for the main draw of a grand slam for the first time at the French Open. His first-round defeat to seventh seed Alex de Minaur was his first tour-level match. The 23-year-old was previously doubles partners with Athur Fery, and they reached the boys’ doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon in 2019.
First round vs: Jakub Mensik (15)
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Harry Wendelken – wildcard | Age: 24 | WR: 203
The 24-year-old qualified for his first tour-level event on home soil at Queen’s, beating two top-100 opponents in Adam Walton and Aleksandar Vukic in the process. It came after winning his first ATP Challenger event in Greece last October, doing so as a lucky loser, as well as reaching three Challenger finals since March. Arrives at his Wimbledon and grand slam debut at a career-high ranking of 203 in the world.
First round vs: Valentin Royer
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Max Basing – qualifier | Age: 23 | WR: 331
Perhaps the Cinderella story of the week. The 23-year-old, who trained at Rafael Nadal’s academy in Manacor as a teenager, had previously lost in the first round of qualifying in ATP Challenger events at Birmingham, Ilkley and Nottingham this grass-court season, as well as in the semi-finals of Wimbledon’s pre-qualifying event. Granted a wildcard into Wimbledon qualifying anyway, the world No 331 duly won three matches in a row reach the main draw of a grand slam for the first time. Basing’s five-set win over Remy Bertola also came just 10 weeks after tearing his hamstring. “It’s been a dream of mine since I’ve started playing tennis,” he said.
First round vs: Shintaro Mochizuki (Q)
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Billy Harris – qualifier | Age: 31 | WR: 140
The man in a van. Harris spent the early years of his life on the lower-rungs of the tennis tour living in a converted Ford Transit to save money, but made his big breakthrough in 2024 to qualify for Wimbledon and reach his first grand slam main draw. Now 31, Harris has qualified for Wimbledon again and will made his third appearance in a row. Last year, he knocked out Belgium’s Zizou Bergs to earn his first win.
First round vs: Karen Khachanov (19)
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Oliver Tarvet – qualifier | Age: 22 | WR: 349
Perhaps the underdog story of last year’s tournament last year, when – ranked 773 in the world – he qualified for Wimbledon, won his first-round match, and faced Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court. The 22-year-old Tarvet has qualified again, and this time he can keep his prize money. Last year, Tarvet was still a student at University of San Diego, so couldn’t keep his £99,000 winnings due to NCAA rules. The good news is Tarvet graduated from college last month, so can keep his earnings.
First round vs: Arthur Rinderknech (25)
Oliver Tarvet celebrates winning his first-round match (Jordan Pettitt/PA) (PA Archive)
Rainbow flags in the stands, Pride events across the city, colorful parties in the streets. And right in the middle of it all: a football match between two nations united in their hostility toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday’s World Cup Group G clash between Iran and Egypt in the northwestern US city of Seattle won’t just determine who will progress to the knock-out round; it is also generating significant political controversy in the buildup.
In the first official “Pride Match” in World Cup history, the two competing teams hail from Muslim-majority nations where the LGBTQ+ community faces immense hardship and even criminal prosecution.
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The fact that this situation has arisen is ultimately a coincidence.
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Even before the World Cup group draw in December, and before the specific matchups were known, the local organizing committee in Seattle had designated the game a “Pride Match,” around a festival on the last weekend of June.
But the inclusion of the fixture in the city’s Pride celebrations has not gone down well with the two participating football federations.
A spokesperson for the Iranian national team told The Athletic that they were taking the matter “seriously.” In fact, they take it so seriously that the two opponents even joined forces before the match to stage a renewed protest, just as they had done when the fixture was first announced.
After all, the Iranian federation noted, Egypt and Iran are “two Muslim countries with deep cultural and religious commonalities,” countries that share “values and beliefs.”
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The Iranian team represents a country in which homosexuality is punishable by deathImage: Nico Vereecken/Photo News/IMAGO
They have urged FIFA to take “the necessary steps” to “ensure that no such ceremonies or promotional activities take place in the stadium.” The aim is to prevent symbols associated with “the movement” — as the federation referred to the LGBTQ+ community — from appearing inside the stadium, including rainbow flags.
For weeks, there has even been talk of a potential boycott or the match being called off. However, experts consider such a drastic reaction unlikely.
The LGBTQ+ community faces intense pressure in both Iran, where the death penalty can be imposed for homosexual acts, and in Egypt, where homosexuality can also lead to criminal prosecution.
FIFA – political stances vary by host
FIFA has remained steadfast so far. In response to an inquiry from The Athletic, the organization stated that the World Cup is an “inclusive event” and that fans of all sexual orientations are “welcome” at the matches.
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This demonstrates that the global governing body prefers to align its stance on political messages with the conditions in the host countries rather than adhering to a clear policy of its own.
In Qatar in 2022, the wearing of the “One Love” captain’s armband was banned. Fans displaying certain symbols, such as the rainbow flag, were denied entry to the stadiums.
The “One Love” armband became a major issue for FIFA before and during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a country in which homosexuality is also criminalizedImage: Erik Pasman/PRO SHOTS/picture alliance
The situation is different in Canada, Mexico and the United States, who are co-hosting this year’s tournament. According to the stadium code of conduct, “rainbow flags and other flags representing sexual orientation and gender identity” are permitted.
In Seattle, local organizers insist they will not be deterred by the homophobia and anti-queer sentiment of the Iranian and Egyptian federations.
“Let’s welcome people to Seattle,” Hedda McLendon, a member of the city’s World Cup organizing committee, told the website Outsports. “And let’s show them how proud we are.”
Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face either France or Norway in the Round of 16 on June 30.
Elsewhere in sports news, Ecuador pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Germany. La Tri snatched victory late on and, with four points from the group stage, are guaranteed a place in the Round of 16 as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
It was a different story for Tunisia. The Carthage Eagles crashed out after a third straight defeat, falling 3-1 to the Netherlands. The Dutch top Group F ahead of Japan, who secured second place with a 1-1 draw against Sweden.
France face a major test on Friday as Les Bleus take on Norway, with top spot in Group I up for grabs.
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Senegal, meanwhile, are out of second chances. After defeats to France and Norway, the Lions of Teranga must beat Iraq convincingly on Friday to keep their hopes alive of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
In Group H, Spain still have work to do. La Roja are not yet through and will look to seal qualification against Uruguay while continuing their impressive rise in the tournament.
Meanwhile, a new chapter begins for Alexia Putellas. After 14 trophy-laden years at Barcelona, where she won it all, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner (2021, 2022) is set to join Women’s Super League side London City Lionesses.
Finally, Sébastien Ogier moved into the lead at the Acropolis Rally in Greece.
Despite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany take top spot in group E. Ivory Coast are through to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time in their history. The Netherlands cement their position at the top of group F, thanks to a confident win over Tunisia. Despite being eliminated, Türkiye managed to win against team USA. Japan and Sweden stayed level at 1-1, as did Paraguay and Australia in a goalless game. Finally, France prepare for a clash against Norway later this Friday.
The struggling New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza, appointing Andy Green as interim manager, as the team languishes with a disappointing 34-47 record at the season’s midpoint.
Owner Steve Cohen‘s significant investment, including baseball’s highest payroll at baseball’s highest payroll at $358 million and being projected to pay an additional $124 million in luxury tax, has failed to translate into success for a franchise without a World Series title since 1986.
Cohen stated, “Our commitment to bringing our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed. There is no sugar-coating it: This season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we’ve delivered.”
A six-game losing streak has left New York 15 games behind NL East leaders Atlanta and 9 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot. Compounding their woes, key players like Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr., Clay Holmes, and Jorge Polanco have faced injuries. The team recently traded pitcher David Peterson and may now pivot towards a selloff and future retooling.
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Mendoza, who joined the Mets after the 2023 season following 15 seasons with the Yankees, leaves with a 206-199 record. The team failed to reach the playoffs last year and has been one of baseball’s biggest disappointments this season, including a 12-game losing streak in April, their longest since 2002.
President of baseball operations David Stearns, who hired Mendoza and orchestrated significant roster changes including signing Juan Soto and trading Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, acknowledged the difficult decision.
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“Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is beloved by everyone who works with him on a daily basis,” Stearns said. “Carlos’ impact on our players, staff, and culture over the last three seasons has been transformative. Unfortunately, we know we are falling short and change is necessary to move forward.”
Andy Green, a former major league infielder, joined the Mets in 2023 as senior vice president of baseball development. He previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016-19, compiling a 274-366 record with sub-.500 finishes in all four seasons.
Green, who played four games for the Mets in 2009, becomes the fourth manager under Cohen’s ownership, following Luis Rojas, Buck Showalter, and Mendoza.
Mendoza’s dismissal marks the third managerial change in MLB since the season began, following Alex Cora in Boston and Rob Thomson in Philadelphia.
The race for the Round of 32 enters a decisive phase on June 27 as Groups G, H and I conclude their league-stage campaigns at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While France and Norway have already secured qualification from Group I, the battle for top spot and the remaining knockout scenarios remain alive.
Group H promises one of the biggest showdowns of the group stage as Spain face Uruguay, while Group G remains completely open with Egypt, Iran and Belgium all still capable of progressing. Every goal could prove decisive as teams fight for direct qualification and valuable third-place positions.
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Group I: Who will take top spot?
France and Norway have already booked their places in the Round of 32 after winning their opening two matches, but first place in the group remains undecided. France need only a draw against Norway to finish as group winners, while the Norwegians must win to leapfrog Didier Deschamps’ side.
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The second fixture carries huge significance for Senegal and Iraq despite both sitting outside the automatic qualification spots. Victory is essential for either side to keep realistic hopes alive of advancing as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. A defeat would almost certainly end their World Cup journey, while even a draw may not be enough given the competition among third-placed teams.
Key match: Norway vs France
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Group H: Spain and Uruguay headline a winner-takes-control showdown
Group H remains one of the most unpredictable groups heading into the final round. Spain lead the standings after collecting four points and know that avoiding defeat against Uruguay should be enough to secure qualification.
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Uruguay, meanwhile, remain firmly in contention after their entertaining draw with Cape Verde. Marcelo Bielsa’s side need a victory to guarantee progression without relying on other results.
The other fixture sees tournament debutants Cape Verde face Saudi Arabia in what is effectively another knockout match. Cape Verde have impressed throughout the tournament and can still qualify with a victory. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, require all three points to stand any chance of extending their World Cup campaign.
Key match: Uruguay vs Spain
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Group G: Three teams chasing two qualification spots
Group G enters its final day with everything still to play for. Egypt currently occupy top spot after taking four points from their opening two matches and require only a draw against Iran to secure qualification.
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Iran know victory guarantees progression, while a draw could also be enough depending on the outcome of Belgium’s match.
Belgium remain alive despite an inconsistent campaign. The Red Devils must defeat New Zealand and hope Egypt avoid defeat against Iran to improve their chances of finishing in the top two or securing a strong third-place finish.
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New Zealand are the outsiders but still have a mathematical chance. Only a victory over Belgium, combined with favourable results elsewhere, will keep their World Cup dream alive.
Key match: Egypt vs Iran
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FIFA World Cup 2026 June 27 fixtures (IST)
Time (IST)
Group
Fixture
00:30:00
Group I
Norway vs France
00:30:00
Group I
Senegal vs Iraq
05:30:00
Group H
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
05:30:00
Group H
Uruguay vs Spain
08:30:00
Group G
New Zealand vs Belgium
08:30:00
Group G
Egypt vs Iran
FIFA World Cup 2026: June 27 matches live streaming and telecast details
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Which two teams will feature in the first game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
Norway will take on France in the opening match of the day at 12:30 am IST in the decisive Group I clash.
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Which two teams will feature in the second game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
Senegal will face Iraq in the other Group I fixture, also scheduled to kick off at 12:30 am IST.
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Which two teams will feature in the third game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
Cape Verde will lock horns with Saudi Arabia in a crucial Group H encounter beginning at 5:30 am IST.
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Which two teams will feature in the fourth game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
Uruguay will take on Spain in the other Group H fixture, also starting at 5:30 am IST.
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Which two teams will feature in the fifth game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
New Zealand will meet Belgium in a vital Group G clash scheduled for 8:30 am IST.
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Which two teams will feature in the sixth game of FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 27?
Egypt will face Iran in the other Group G fixture, also kicking off at 8:30 am IST.
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Where to watch the live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 June 27 matches in India?
The broadcast of the June 27 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels for fans in India.
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Where to watch the live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026 June 27 matches in India?
The live streaming of the June 27 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the ZEE5 app and website for viewers in India.
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of Elliot Anderson to the Elithad Stadium.
England international Jarell Quansah believes Elliot Anderson will “go right to the top” after news of his impending move to Manchester City broke on Thursday night.
City have agreed a £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for Anderson, though reports of him undergoing a medical in New York on Friday are premature. A date for the midfielder’s medical has not yet been set though it is expected to take place following the completion of the World Cup group stage.
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The move will see City smash the record fee paid for a British player, and their own club record – eclipsing the £100m they paid for Jack Grealish back in 2021.
Quansah was asked about Anderson’s move ahead of England’s final group stage game against Panama on Saturday, and the Bayer Leverkusen defender claimed the news had done little to disrupt Anderson’s focus as England strive to secure World Cup glory.
“I see a player that’s fully focused on what he wants, and I think at the moment what he wants is to win a World Cup,” the England defender told talkSPORT. “That ultimately is the goal.
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“Obviously I’m not in his head or whatnot, but I’m sure he is fully focused on winning the World Cup for England, and you can’t drift too far away from that and he knows that. But he’s a proper focused young lad and he’ll go right to the top, I think.”
Quansah went on to discuss the qualities Anderson will offer at the Etihad, claiming he has been aware of his talent for quite some time following his move to Anderson’s former loan club Bristol Rovers.
“I think he’s a very versatile player as well,” he added. “This season he’s played a deeper role, played in a sort of a six and sometimes an eight, but he’s got probably everything you want as a midfielder, to be honest.
“I remember hearing about him at Bristol Rovers when I went on loan there afterwards and I think he was playing on the wing.
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“Knowing he can do that and what he does in training sessions as well, he’s got a lot of attributes that are really good for an England squad and exactly what the manager wants, which is good.”
Kuro Games has revealed the banners for the Wuthering Waves 3.5 update during the official special preview program broadcast. The upcoming patch will bring two new characters, Yangyang: Xuanling and Suisui, and will also have reruns for several older characters and their weapons.
Let’s take a look at the Wuthering Waves 3.5 banners.
All Wuthering Waves 3.5 banners
Version 3.5 of the game will introduce two new characters as part of the Mengzhou cast. Here are the banners for phases 1 and 2 for the upcoming update:
Phase 1
Phase 1 banners (Image via Kuro Games)
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Yangyang: Xuanling (5-star Havoc)
Lynae (5-star Spectro)
Luuk Herssen (5-star Spectro)
Chixia (4-star Fusion)
Aalto (4-star Aero)
Danjin (4-star Havoc)
Yangyang: Xuanling has been confirmed as one of the characters who will receive a banner during phase 1 of the 3.5 update. She is a Havoc DPS who can use the Havoc Bane status effect to dish out damage. She is also a sword user and will be the first Mengzhou character to become playable.
Lynae and Luuk Herssenwill also be available during phase 1 of the 3.5 update, and you will be able to obtain them. Both are spectro characters, with the former using Pistol, while the doctor from Startorch Academy uses gauntlets.
The 4-stars for this phase will be Chixia, Danjin, and Aalto. Additionally, separate weapon convenes will be available for Yangyang’s signature sword, Azure Oath, Lynae’s pistols called Spectrum Blasters, and Luuk Herssen’s signature weapon called Daybreaker’s Spine.
Phase 2
Phase 2 banner (Image via Kuro Games)
Suisui (5-star Glacio)
Aemeath (5-star Fusion)
Baizhi (4-star Glacio)
Mortefi (4-star Fusion)
Lumi (4-star Electro)
Suisui is the second Mengzhou character to join the game during phase 2 of the 3.5 update. She is a Glacio support for the Negative Status effect archetype, and she uses a Rectifier. She is also a 5-star Resonator and will be available till the end of the Wuthering Waves 3.5 patch.
Alongside her, Aemeath in Wuthering Waves, will also receive her rerun banner. She is a Fusion DPS who is also one of the strongest characters in the game’s meta. The 4-stars for this phase will be Lumi, Baizhi, and Mortefi.
Suisui’s signature rectifier, Firstlight’s Herald, and Aemeath’s signature sword, Everbright Polestar, will also be available for a limited-time.
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Special Banner: Starpath Reverbs
Special Banner (Image via Kuro Games)
A special banner will be released for the following characters in the game:
Jiyan (5-star Aero)
Yinlin (5-star Electro)
Jinhsi (5-star Spectro)
Changli (5-star Fusion)
Xiangli Yao (5-star Electro)
Zhezhi (5-star Glacio)
Their signature weapons will also be available as a special Convene banner:
Verdant Summit (5-star Broadblade)
Stringmaster (5-star Rectifier)
Age of Harvest (5-star Broadblade)
Blazing Brilliance (5-star Sword)
Verity’s Handle (5-star Gauntlet)
Rime-Draped Sprouts (5-star Rectifier)
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Manchester City have agreed terms with Nottingham Forest over the transfer of Elliot Anderson to the Etihad Stadium.
Football is a fickle business, and it doesn’t take long for the euphoria of a shiny new signing to die down before fans start asking whether they’ve got value for money.
Manchester City’s desire to bring Elliot Anderson to the Etihad has been clear for quite some time, and while a number of other clubs have also been monitoring the England international – including city rivals Manchester United – it has always been apparent that City was his preferred destination.
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Striking a deal with Nottingham Forest remained the only potential stumbling block, but City did so on Thursday night as a fee of £116million was agreed. While the figure seems steep for a 23-year-old who was sold for £35m just two years ago, it reflects the rapid rise of the former Newcastle man and his undoubted talent. But do City fans think the club have got value for money?
The Manchester Evening News asked supporters to tell us how much they thought the England international was worth, with options of between £80m and £100m, £100m and £120m, or over £120m.
An overwhelming majority of 67% of fans voted for the former, believing Anderson is worth between £80m and £100m. 23% of voters believe he is worth between £100m and £120m, with the £116m fee City have agreed with Forest falling into this bracket. Meanwhile, only 10% of voters believe Anderson is worth more than £120m.
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The figures suggest there are plenty of fans Anderson will need to win over to prove he is worthy of the record transfer fee for a British player that City have agreed, though he’ll go some way to justifying his price tag if he can help lead England to glory at this summer’s World Cup.
As we wait for the finer details to be thrashed out ahead of Anderson’s move, attention will now switch to what else City need to do to strengthen their midfield options in their bid to reclaim their Premier League crown. Is just signing Anderson enough, or do you think City need to sign Sandro Tonali as well? Or do you think another midfield addition is required but Tonali isn’t the right man? Let us know your thoughts in the poll below:
While India’s teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had to wait for his international debut, Ireland handed a first T20I cap to India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra in the opening match of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field first. India went with three specialist fast bowlers, one all-rounder and two spinners, while Sooryavanshi was left out of the playing XI.For Ireland, captain Lorcan Tucker confirmed Moondra’s debut at the toss, saying, “Would’ve bowled. Looks like a really good pitch. It was a matter of transition. Stirlo led the last couple of years beautifully. Jai is making his debut today.”Moondra’s debut may not have drawn the same attention as Sooryavanshi’s expected appearance, but the 29-year-old has built a reputation in Irish cricket as one of the quickest bowlers from Leinster, Ireland’s most populated province.
Who is Jai Moondra?
Born in Tonk, Rajasthan, Moondra moved to Ireland in 2021 to pursue a Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication. After arriving, he joined Leinster Cricket Club in Dublin and worked his way into Ireland’s domestic setup.Speaking after receiving his maiden Ireland call-up, Moondra told Cricket Ireland, “To play international cricket was always a dream. I’m really grateful to Cricket Ireland for giving me this opportunity. While I set goals for myself, I also focus on each game. I have targets, but I don’t get stressed about the future. I try to enjoy the moment – and that’s what I intend to do with the India series.”Interestingly, Moondra did not begin his cricket journey as a fast bowler. He started out as a batter who could bowl left-arm spin before switching to pace later in his career.His domestic record includes one first-class match for Leinster, along with six List A games and five T20 matches.With his debut, Moondra joined a list of players of Indian origin to represent Ireland. That list includes Raman Lamba and Simi Singh, as per a report by Cricbuzz. Another name is Robin Waters, who was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and was part of the Ireland side that bowled out the West Indies for 25 in 1969.Indian cricket fans may also recognise Waters as the driver involved in the 1961 road accident in England that left Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who was travelling as a passenger, with the loss of vision in one eye.
France’s preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team’s camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé’s Les Bleus are set to face Halland’s Norway in a highly anticipated duel between the two star goalscorers. FRANCE 24’s Selina Sykes followed Les Bleus as they prepare for their final game.
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