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Ivory Coast Defeats Ecuador 1-0 on Amad Diallo's Late Winner Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in the first match of Group E for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Pennsylvania, USA. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:36 AM

Spain Coach: Yamal to Start on Bench in Opener, but 'Condition is Perfect' Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente stated at an official press conference held at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, U.S., on June 15 , ahead of the Group H opening match against Cape Verde, "Yamal is available to play, but he will not start." He added, "He is in perfect condition to play for a few minutes." Spain, considered one of the favorites to win this World Cup, will play its first match of the tournament against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on June 16. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:03 AM

Overcoming a Car Accident 8 Years Ago, Bud Cauley Claims First PGA Tour Victory at Canadian Open On the 15th , Cauley carded seven birdies and two bogeys to finish with a 5-under 65 in the final round of the RBC Canadian Open (total purse of $9.8 million), held at the TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:02 AM

Dick Advocaat Becomes Oldest Coach in World Cup History at 78 As Curacao, a small Caribbean island nation and constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, played its first Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15 , its head coach, Dick Advocaat, became the oldest manager in the history of the tournament. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:02 AM

Hamilton Wins Barcelona Grand Prix, First Victory With Ferrari Hamilton took the checkered flag first in the Barcelona-Catalunya GP final held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmelo, Spain, on June 15, finishing with a time of 1 hour, 32 minutes, and 28.105 seconds. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:00 AM

Lee Jung-hoo Records Multi-Hit Game and Stellar Defense, Ending Hitless Streak Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has resumed his hitting streak after three games. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:58 AM

Referee Once Labeled "Grade E" by Tuchel to Officiate England's World Cup Opener According to FIFA on June 15 , French referee Clément Turpin has been appointed to officiate the Group L opening match between England and Croatia, scheduled for 5:00 a.m. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:57 AM

Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. to Receive Full World Cup Salary ESPN reported on June 15 , citing sources, that "FIFA has decided to pay Artan the full salary he was set to receive for his World Cup match assignments, despite his entry being denied ahead of the tournament." Artan, who was named the 2025 African Referee of the Year, was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:57 AM

Mexican Man Resigns After 'Slanted-Eye' Gesture Toward Korean Influencer Sparks Backlash A Mexican man who made a so-called 'slanted-eye' gesture toward a female influencer cheering for the South Korean national football team during the 2026 North and Central America World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic has stepped down from his position as association president following intense public backlash. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:57 AM

Kim Hyo-joo and Choi Hye-jin Finish as Runners-Up at LPGA Dow Championship On June 15 , Kim and Choi shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 in the final fourth round of the tournament held at the par-70 Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:57 AM