Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada, and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.

Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

Egypt became the 19th team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti. Mohamed Salah, who scored a brace, brought his goal tally for Egypt to 63.

OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 2-1 in their opening match of the Women’s Champions League. Melchie Dumornay scored a brace.

One of the largest races in the world is scheduled to take place against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s push to step up immigration enforcement.

Arsenal will launch the defence of their Champions League crown on Tuesday night with a game in the new-look format against eight-time winners Lyon.

Lille and Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 in Ligue 1. Ethan Mbappé, who came on as a substitute a few minutes earlier, equalised against his former club.

Beaten by Marseille less than two weeks ago, PSG need to prove they’re still in charge of the league by winning away to European contenders Lille. The Parisians are still missing several key players.

Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar will head into his final two races of the season on Tuesday and Saturday boasting the coup of becoming the first man in a decade to claim the world and European road race crown in the same season.