The World Cup final will feature a halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA announced the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert. The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.
Jordan Spieth is attempting to complete the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship. He arrives outside the world’s top 50 and without a worldwide top-10 since last June. Former Ryder Cup player Chris Wood said he would love to see Spieth win the Grand Slam.
Golf analyst Jason Sobel has suggested Tommy Fleetwood as a potential contender at the PGA Championship. Sobel explained to host Brandon Baylor why Fleetwood could be a player to watch.
Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to win the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. The course last hosted the PGA Championship in 1962. Scheffler won the Wanamaker Trophy last year.
Rory McIlroy says he was “pleasantly surprised” at how good his troublesome right foot felt as he completed nine holes of practice on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink near Philadelphia. McIlroy needed to halt his practice round on Tuesday after only three holes. He was suffering pain from the little toe on his right foot.
Teenage forward Julian Hall has become the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Major League Soccer. The Red Bull New York player, aged 18 years and 50 days, achieved the feat in a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew. Hall has nine league goals in 13 appearances this season.
Ferrari has showcased innovative design elements on its Formula 1 car this season. This shift comes as team boss Fred Vasseur encourages a new approach of seeking marginal gains in every area. Vasseur says he is pushing to convince everyone at Ferrari that they are all a performance contributor.
Vanderbilt invested heavily in quarterback Diego Pavia, with endorsement deals topping $2 million. With Pavia’s departure, the team must raise funds again for his replacement, Jared Curtis. Pavia played a role in recruiting Curtis to Vanderbilt.
The Premier League is expected to reject the expansion of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) powers next season. This decision follows talks with the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), who have advised against extending VAR’s use. Concerns centre on increased match lengths and added pressure on officials.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS are set to co-headline the half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final in New Jersey on 19 July. The half-time show has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
