FIFA ended the contract of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after his public criticism of a proposed commercial project. The development has renewed questions about the federation’s governance before its March 2027 presidential election.
Al-Hilal beat Al-Faisaly 4–2 in Riyadh in the opening round of the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League. Karim Benzema, Malcom and Rúben Neves scored for Al-Hilal.
Malawi beat Algeria 3–1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat. The victory sent Malawi to its first final and secured its place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Egypt’s U18 basketball team beat Nigeria 95–68 in its opening group-stage match at the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Egypt led throughout the game and earned its first victory in Group A.
Morocco’s women topped their group without conceding a goal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They face South Africa in Rabat for a place in the semi-final and direct qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Qatar defeated Kyrgyzstan 2–1 in Colombo on July 25, 2026, earning promotion from Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV to Group III for 2027. The decisive doubles win was secured by brothers Mubarak and Mousa Shanan.
The UAE jiu-jitsu team retained the adult Asian title in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Across youth and adult categories, it won 55 medals, including 20 gold medals.
Sagesse beat Al Riyadi 101–96 in Ghazir on July 24, tying the Lebanese Basketball League final series at one game each.
Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif defeated Paula Badosa in three sets on July 24 to reach the 2026 Hamburg Open semifinal. The result extended Sherif’s winning run to 13 matches.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23 and continue through August 2. Up to 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete in ten sports.
