- Aug 22
Jack Clarke scores 90th-minute winner as Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1 on Premier League return
Substitute Jack Clarke scored in the 90th minute against his former club to secure a 2-1 opening-day victory for newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
- Jun 30
Germany crashes out of World Cup on penalties for the first time, Paraguay advances to round of 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 4-3 on penalties in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough, inflicting the four-time champion's first-ever shootout defeat at a World Cup. The South Americans rallied after a 1-1 draw through extra time, sparking scathing criticism of the German team and coach Julian Nagelsmann.
- Jun 30
Germany crash out of World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout loss to Paraguay
Germany suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, ending their 2026 World Cup campaign at the first knockout stage. It was the third consecutive tournament in which the four-time champions failed to reach the quarter‑finals.
