Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-16
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 9 (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 05:38:24)
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? -
Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 05:27:16)
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football. -
Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 04:31:48)
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil. -
Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 03:56:34)
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter. -
Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team? (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 03:36:36)
As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team? -
'Fabulous finish' - Just puts New Zealand ahead from Wood assist (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 01:35:21)
Elijah Just gives New Zealand an early lead over Iran in their Group G encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium. -
'Sensational!' - Wood and Just combine twice for New Zealand goals (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 01:35:21)
Chris Wood and Elijah Just combine for two 'sensational' goals for New Zealand during their Group G match with Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium. -
Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 01:03:54)
Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami Stadium. -
'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia (BBC Sport 2026-06-16 00:22:17)
Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.