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Ukrainian basketball players in blue jerseys discuss tactics after a sensational victory over Lithuania in a friendly match

Ukrainian basketball players sensationally defeat the Lithuanian national team: Mykhailiuk secures victory in a friendly match

Sports 06/28/2026, 22:43
The Ukrainian national basketball team secured an important victory over a European giant — Lithuania in a friendly match! 🔥 Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk brought the team 26 points and 7 three-pointers, while Oleksandr Kovliar added 23 points. This victory will be an excellent start before the qualification for the 2027 World Championship! 🇺🇦🏀
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South African player in black jersey number 10 celebrates a goal in front of a stadium filled with red-clad fans during the historic debut of both teams in the 2026 World Cup playoffs

South Africa vs Canada: Two Historic Debutants in the First Round of the 2026 World Cup Knockouts

Sports 06/28/2026, 19:32
The 2026 World Cup moves to the knockout stage! 🌍⚽ In a historic Round of 16 match, two debutants of this stage will meet for the first time in history: South Africa and Canada. 🇿🇦🆚🇨🇦 The South Africans, led by the oldest coach in World Cup history, will face the Canadians, who showed a powerful performance in the group. The match will take place on June 28 in Inglewood. 🔥
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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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