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Official 2026 World Cup ball on grass: symbol of the tournament where Opta calculated teams’ playoff win probabilities

WC-2026: The Mathematics of Victory. Opta Reveals All Teams' Playoff Chances

Sports 06/28/2026, 18:13
🏆 WC-2026 has moved to the playoff stage! Opta analysts have revealed the mathematical chances of the teams: France is the main favorite (18.66%), Argentina and Spain round out the top three. 🇫🇷🇦🇷🇪🇸 📊 Africa showed record representation — 9 teams. Argentina has a 90% probability of passing Cape Verde, while the Australia — Egypt match promises to be the most even. 🗓️ Playoff start is already on June 28: Canada vs South Africa. Who will become the next champion?
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People seeking relief from record-breaking heat in France by standing near a large industrial fan, illustrating the impact of extreme temperatures

The Cost of Record Heat: Thousands of Extra Deaths Recorded in France

Health 06/28/2026, 18:00
France paid a high price for record heat: approximately 1,000 extra deaths were recorded, 85% of whom were people over 65. 🌡️🇫🇷 Due to hospital overload, major festivals were cancelled, and electricity prices soared against the backdrop of air conditioner usage and issues at nuclear power plants. Scientists call this the strongest heatwave in European history.
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Darnitsa pharmaceutical company building in Kyiv after night airstrike — production continues despite damage

Night attack on Kyiv: pharmaceutical giant 'Darnitsia' hit, but production continues

Incidents 06/28/2026, 15:41
During the night attack on Kyiv on June 28, the plant of the pharmaceutical company 'Darnitsia' was damaged. A member of the company's council confirmed the damage but reported no casualties among the staff and the continuation of the enterprise's work. Fires also broke out in residential buildings and at an auto service station in the Darnytskyi district. 🏭🚑🇺🇦
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