
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.

- Jun 24
Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1, reach World Cup knockout stage for the first time
Teenager Kerim Alajbegovic scored a stunning opener as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 in Seattle, securing a historic first trip to the World Cup knockout stage.

- Jun 5
Macron backs Montenegro's 2028 EU bid as bloc prepares Western Balkans summit in Tivat
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Montenegro for the first time on Thursday, pledging support for its goal to become the 28th EU member by 2028, ahead of a summit with Western Balkan leaders.
