Mali defeated Spain 82-73 at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, securing their first-ever victory against European opposition, according to BellaNaija. Sika Koné was named Player of the Game, while Djeneba N'Diaye contributed 19 points in the win. The result was celebrated across Africa as a landmark achievement for Malian women's basketball.

The United States men's soccer team is preparing for its final group-stage match in the FIFA World Cup against Turkey, who have not won any matches. The U.S. has already secured a spot in the knockout stage after winning Group D. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following an absence during a previous match against Australia, and coach Mauricio Pochettino faces decisions regarding his playing time in the upcoming game in Inglewood, California.

The Springbok women's rugby team defeated the higher-ranked United States 34-21 at Ellis Park, with No 8 Logan Welman scoring two tries. This match marked the first of a two-Test series, showcasing a strong first-half performance by the South African team, according to TimesLIVE.

Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, lost 111-56 to France in their final group game at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. According to the Daily Post, Rena Wakama's side had already been eliminated from the competition after earlier defeats to Hungary and South Korea, losing 99-81 to South Korea and falling narrowly in their opener. The African champions ended their campaign without a win, finishing bottom of their group.

China's Zheng Qinwen rallied from a 5-0 deficit for the second consecutive match to defeat eighth seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Monday. The 2024 Olympic gold medalist advanced to the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows, becoming the first qualifier to reach the final eight since Emma Raducanu won the title in 2021, according to the Associated Press.

Host nation Germany avoided an early exit from the women's FIBA World Cup on Monday, defeating Mali comfortably in front of a sell-out crowd at the Berlin Arena, with Frieda Bühner scoring 21 points and Luisa Geiselsöder adding 17. According to the Associated Press, Spain advanced to the quarterfinals, while France set a tournament record by making 22 three-pointers in its game.