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FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts Canada defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in a crucial pre-tournament international friendly at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday (June 1). Jonathan Osorio, making his 90th appearance in Les Rouges, scored a second-half goal, while Jayden Nelson, who also came off the bench, sealed the win in stoppage time. Tani Oluwaseyi assisted both goals. But the win was marred by an injury to defender Moise Bombito, who limped to the locker room in the first half. Midfielder Marcelo Flores was already recuperating from a torn ligament. Both are in the 26-player squad named by head coach Jesse Marsch. Canada will play another friendly, against Ireland on Saturday, before their World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B. Uzbekistan are in Group K and will face Colombia in their first match on June 17 in Mexico City. The White Wolves from Central Asia are making their first-ever World Cup appearance.

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The International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was officially opened on Monday (June 1) in Downtown Dallas. "When you're back home, and you watch a World Cup match on TV, you don't realise that there are thousands of people working for it, not just in the stadiums but also, and in particular, in this International Broadcast Centre, which is the epicentre of bringing the FIFA World Cup to the entire world," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the opening. Spanning 45,000 square metres, this facility will serve as the headquarters for FIFA's host broadcaster and Host Broadcast Services (HBS), all FIFA Media Partners, FIFA's Video Content Production Department, and FIFA's Football Technology and Innovation Department, and will also house the video assistant referee (VAR) room. As part of security operations, two autonomous dogs called "Spot" have been deployed for 24/7 surveillance of the facility. Dallas also hosted the IBC during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

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Paris Saint-Germain took its Champions League success to the French Open on Monday when Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and three teammates raised the trophy for tennis fans. Dembele and his France teammates Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaire-Emery and Desire Doue received a standing ovation from tennis fans as they took to the sun-drenched Philippe-Chatrier court. PSG won Europe’s most prestigious club competition for a second straight year on Saturday after beating Arsenal in a tense final which finished with a penalty shootout. Sporting sunglasses, Dembele shouted “Ici c’est Paris!” (This is Paris!) — one of the favorite chants of PSG fans. Some of the crowd joined in a loud rendition of it.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in a high-stakes fourth-round clash at the French Open 2026, held at Court Philippe-Chatrier on June 1, Monday. As the first women’s night-session match at Roland-Garros in three years, the encounter lived up to the hype, showcasing a battle between two power-hitting stars. While Osaka started strong, securing an early 2-0 lead, the world No. 1 Sabalenka quickly regained her composure. Her dominance at the baseline and clinical serving—including 12 aces—allowed her to pressure Osaka consistently. Sabalenka broke decisively to lead 6-5 in the first set and maintained that momentum to secure the second. This victory marked Sabalenka's 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and her third win over Osaka in the 2026 season, setting up a meeting with Diana Shnaider.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime surged into the French Open 2026 quarterfinals with a commanding 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Alejandro Tabilo on June 1, Monday. The fourth-seeded Canadian showcased tactical maturity on the clay, navigating high-pressure moments while his opponent struggled to maintain consistency. After a competitive opening, Auger-Aliassime’s ability to force critical errors proved the difference. The second set saw Tabilo show flashes of frustration as the Canadian secured a late break to take a commanding two-set lead. The momentum shifted decisively in the third, as Auger-Aliassime raced through the final games against an increasingly dejected Tabilo. By avoiding the upset trend currently sweeping the draw, Auger-Aliassime has cemented his status as a major title contender, demonstrating the mental fortitude and physical stamina required for a deep run in Paris.

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Finland won the ice hockey world championship for the fifth time on Sunday, beating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime. The Buffalo Sabres’ Konsta Helenius scored the gold-winning goal 10:42 into overtime. The 20-year-old Helenius netted from the right circle, beating Switzerland goaltender Leonardo Genoni with his team’s 28th shot on goal. Finland netminder Justus Annunen shut out Switzerland with 22 saves. Finland also won in 1995, 2011, 2019 and 2022.

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Vinicius Jr, Casemiro and Rayan hit a worldie as Brazil warmed up for the World Cup 2026 opening game against Egypt in style with a 6-2 victory over South American rivals, Panama at the Maracana on Sunday, May 31. The Selecao had a host of top stars present in the line-up barring a few including Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel and Marquinhos who were away with club duty as Carlo Ancelotti's men turned up the heat on their opponents. Bournemouth star Rayan hit a superb goal which saw him lob over the Panama goalie as the forward stamped his authority in the friendly match. Ancelotti's men will Mohamed Salah's side on the 6th. The match will take place at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

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Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought for club and country with his first international goal since November 2024, Folarin Balogun broke a second-half tie and the United States beat Senegal 3-2 Sunday in the Americans’ next-to-last World Cup warmup match. Pulisic set up Sergiño Dest’s opener in the seventh minute, then made it 2-0 off a Ricardo Pepi pass in the 20th. Pulisic took a touch, rounded goalkeeper Mory Diaw and slotted into an open net from a tight angle for his 33rd goal in 85 international appearances. The top American player, Pulisic had finished his AC Milan season scoreless in a career-high 19 club games since Dec. 28 and was without a goal in eight straight U.S. matches. Pulisic ran to a corner flag, dropped to his knees and repeatedly pumped his fists.

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Jonas Vingegaard all but won the Giro d’Italia on Saturday and his attention will soon turn to the Tour de France as he attempts to become the ninth male cyclist to complete the Giro-Tour double. Vingegaard wrapped up the first part in style, soloing to victory atop Piancavallo at the end of the 20th and penultimate stage to extend his overall lead to more than five minutes from Felix Gall. Jai Hindley remained in third, 6:25 behind Vingegaard. Sunday’s final stage is a largely processional ride that starts and ends in Rome, where Vingegaard should officially be crowned, making the 29-year-old Dane the eighth male rider to win all three Grand Tours.

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