Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup crown with a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in a dramatic final in New Jersey.

Iran underlined its dominance in Asian age-group volleyball by defeating Japan to capture a record-extending eighth Asian Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship title.

Mahsa Shakibaei became the first Iranian female judoka to win a gold medal at the Asian Cadet Judo Championships, claiming the under-52kg title in Amman, Jordan, in a landmark achievement for the country's women's judo.

Iran strengthened its status as the most successful nation in men's sitting volleyball by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina to win a record ninth title at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou, China.

Iran secured a historic direct promotion to the 2027 Davis Cup World Group II Play-offs after defeating Saudi Arabia.

Iran claimed the gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2026 World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships after defeating Russia in straight rounds in Thursday's final in Chuncheon, South Korea.

FairSquare plans to take its FIFA ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino to the IOC, citing his ties with Donald Trump, political neutrality concerns, and the decision to award Trump FIFA’s Peace Prize.