Sports News from Friday, June 27th, 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka's quest for her first Wimbledon title will begin against Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine while second seed Coco Gauff's opener will be versus Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska.

Al-Hilal beat Mexico's Pachuca 2-0 to reach the knockout stage of the Club World Cup on Thursday, the big-spending Saudi club's first win of the tournament enough to send them through as Group H runners-up behind Real Madrid.

Lionel Messi, arguably the most recognisable player in the Club World Cup, is steering viewership to his underdog team.

The Spanish team secured a 3-0 victory over Austrian Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday to seal top spot in Group H and advance to the Club World Cup round of 16.

Al-Hilal beat Mexico's Pachuca 2-0 to reach the knockout stage of the Club World Cup on Thursday, the Saudi club's first win of the tournament enough to send them through as Group H runners-up behind Real Madrid.