Women's AFCON 2026 finally kicks off; other sports news roundup

Women's AFCON 2026

Originally scheduled for last spring, the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finally gets underway this Sunday in Rabat, Morocco. Algeria take on Senegal in the opening match, while defending champions Nigeria begin their quest to retain the title as tournament favourites.

Football Transfers

Kang-in Lee's move to Atletico Madrid has been made official. The South Korean, a two-time European champion with PSG, has signed a five-year deal. Meanwhile, Lyon have taken a gamble on Loïs Openda, with the Belgian striker joining on a season-long loan from Juventus. In the Premier League, Arsenal are monitoring Vinicius Junior, who has just one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid.

Tour de France

Richard Carapaz completed a memorable double at the Tour de France. The Ecuadorian claimed victory on Stage 20 on Saturday and will also take the polka-dot jersey to Paris as the race's best climber. Barring a dramatic twist, yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar will seal a fifth Tour de France title on Sunday, ahead of Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro. On his Tour debut, Paul Seixas is set to finish an outstanding fourth overall.

Tennis

Quentin Halys captured the first ATP title of his career in Kitzbuhel, Austria, defeating Alexander Bublik in the final. In Estoril, Portugal, Luca Van Assche will contest the first ATP final of his career on Sunday. The Frenchman beat compatriot Hugo Gaston in the semi-finals and will face Belgium's Alexander Blockx for the title.

Formula 1

Lando Norris will start Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position — the 17th pole of the Briton's career.

Badminton

Toma Junior Popov has become the first French player ever to reach the final of a Super 1000 event, the highest tier of world badminton. He will bid for the China Open title on Sunday.