ποΈ Sportsbeat β Thursday, June 18 2026
World Cup mode: football first, always. 4 headlines today Β·next edition tomorrow
β½ The World Cup (this is the conversation)
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Messi hat-trick makes World Cup history Magic Messi is rewriting the record books again β a stunning hat-trick that adds another impossible chapter to the greatest career in football. If you weren't watching, you missed something you'll be hearing about for years. β SBS Australia
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England edge Croatia, Colombia survive, Ghana snatch stunning winner It's been absolute chaos around the tournament. England beat Croatia, Colombia survived a wild ride against Uzbekistan, Ghana pulled off a last-gasp winner, and Ronaldo... misfired. The big names are delivering drama. β SBS Australia
π₯ Also worth knowing
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πΊπΈ NBA Draft's top forwards: AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson headline class [The NBA Draft is the annual event where pro basketball teams select the next generation of players β one of the biggest nights in US sports, bringing total unknowns into the spotlight each summer.] β Sportsnet.ca
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F1: Lando Norris to celebrate title with McLaren heritage showcase at Goodwood Norris has wrapped up a Formula 1 championship with McLaren, and they're marking the occasion with a heritage celebration at the Goodwood Festival of Speed β a sweet cap to a big season. β grandprix247