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June 19, 2026

Marco Rubio’s oversized shoes are back in the spotlight at G7

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

Senior Journalist ye.iskakov@kursiv.media
Photo: t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official, photo editor: Serikzhan Kovlanbayev

I’ve previously seen reports suggesting that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wears shoes that appear noticeably too large for him. Today, I came across photos from the sidelines of the G7 summit in France that were shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his Telegram channel. In these images,…

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June 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: Brazil faces Haiti, US takes on Australia

Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media

On June 19, at the 2026 World Cup, the following matches will be played: Brazil vs Haiti and Scotland vs Morocco in Group C, and the U.S. vs Australia and Turkey vs Paraguay in Group D.     2026 FIFA World Cup      Group D, Round 2, June 19, Seattle, Lumen…

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June 18, 2026

World Cup day 8: Mexico, S. Korea defend lead; Czechia, South Africa under pressure

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

The eighth day of the 2026 World Cup marks the start of the second round of the group stage. Groups A and B continue their campaign: Czechia faces South Africa, Switzerland meets Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada takes on Qatar, while Mexico and South Korea close the day in a clash…

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June 18, 2026

Uzbekistan falls 3-1 to Colombia in World Cup debut

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

Senior Journalist n.marchenko@kursiv.media

The experienced Colombians opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over World Cup newcomers Uzbekistan at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City in the first round of the group stage. Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring in the 40th minute, while Luis Díaz doubled Colombia’s advantage in…

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June 17, 2026

Miroslav Klose calls Lionel Messi a genius after tying World Cup record

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

Former German forward Miroslav Klose reacted to Lionel Messi tying his World Cup goals record. The Argentine player reached the 16-goal mark after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the first round of the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. The defending champions won the match 3-0. All three…

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June 17, 2026

World Cup day 7: Meet Uzbekistan, England and Portugal

Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media

The seventh day of the 2026 World Cup will complete the first round of the group stage. June 17 will mark the tournament debut of Uzbekistan‘s national team. The day will also feature Portugal’s national team with Ronaldo, as well as a classic clash between England and Croatia.     2026…

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June 16, 2026

World Cup matchday 6: France takes on Senegal, Argentina to defend the title

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

On the sixth day of the 2026 World Cup, France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan will begin their campaigns. The day’s main storylines include France revisiting the painful memories of the 2002 World Cup, Argentina’s first match as defending champions and Erling Haaland‘s long-awaited World Cup debut.…

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June 15, 2026

Soaring costs and logistics issues overshadow 2026 World Cup start

Yerlan Iskakov

Yerlan Iskakov

Senior Journalist ye.iskakov@kursiv.media
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Paris St Germain v Inter Miami CF - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City, the tournament has already been overshadowed by a wave of scandals involving logistical failures, safety concerns and unprecedented costs. Novaya Gazeta Europe reports that the event faces a potential “catastrophe” due to issues ranging from the interrogation of players…

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June 15, 2026

International Boxing Hall of Fame welcomes Gennadiy Golovkin

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin has been officially inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place in Canastota, New York, The Ring reported. Golovkin was inducted in the Men’s Modern Category, together with former world champions Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. At the ceremony, Golovkin stated…

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June 12, 2026

World Cup: Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina, US takes on Paraguay

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

On June 12, the other two co-hosts will play their first games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, while the U.S. will play against Paraguay in Los Angeles. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B, Round 1, June 12, Toronto, BMO Field Canada…

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June 11, 2026

2026 World Cup opens with Mexico vs. South Africa, Czech Republic vs. South Korea

Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media

On June 11, the first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place. In the opening game Mexico will face South Africa at the legendary Azteca Stadium, followed by the clash between Czechia and South Korea in Guadalajara. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A, Round 1, June 11,…

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June 10, 2026

Lawsuit puts UFC’s White House event at risk of cancellation

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

A lawsuit filed one week before a planned UFC fight at the White House is seeking to block the June 14 event scheduled for the South Lawn. According to MMA Fighting, the complaint was filed by U.S. Air Force veteran Paul Romano and social activist Susan Douglas, who are represented…

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June 9, 2026

Kazakh grandmaster Bibisara Assaubayeva leads FIDE world rankings

Svetlana Voronova

Svetlana Voronova

Бибисара Асаубаева возглавила FIDE Women’s Circuit / Фото: norwaychess.no

Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan has moved into first place in the overall standings of the FIDE Women’s Circuit 2026-2027. She climbed to the top of the rankings after winning the prestigious Norway Chess Women 2026 tournament. In the latest circuit standings, Assaubayeva has overtaken China’s Zhu Jiner, who now sits…

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June 8, 2026

Rybakina climbs in doubles rankings, Bublik drops out of top 10

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

Senior Journalist n.marchenko@kursiv.media
Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media
Елена Рыбакина начнет подготовку к Уимблдону на травяном турнире в Лондоне

Despite her failure in Paris, Kazakhstan’s top-ranked tennis player Elena Rybakina improved her position in the WTA doubles rankings by seven places. She also retained her second-place standing in the singles rankings ahead of the grass-court Queen’s Club Championships in London. Simultaneous losses by top-10 players, with the exception of…

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June 7, 2026

Smash hit: Kazakhstan sweeps Indonesia in Volleyball Nations Cup

Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media
Женская сборная Казахстана одержала вторую победу на Кубке наций Азии

Kazakhstan’s women’s volleyball team defeated Indonesia in straight sets in its second match of the AVC Women’s Nations Cup in the Philippines. The Kazakh team secured a 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 victory, improving its position in Group B. Strong response after opening match Indonesia entered the match with momentum after upsetting…

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June 5, 2026

After salary controversy, Mikhail Shaidorov makes generous gesture to children

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

On June 4, Kazakhstani Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov met young figure skaters at Complex Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 3 in Almaty and presented them with gift certificates to purchase sports equipment.  The meeting was held to mark International Children’s Day, celebrated on June 1 in Kazakhstan.…

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May 29, 2026

Shaidorov issues new statement amid unpaid wages controversy

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

Mikhail Shaidorov commented on the controversy surrounding delayed salary payments, an unsigned contract and questions about his preparations for the new season. The Olympic champion thanked the people of Kazakhstan for their support and said he did not want the situation to become a public conflict, but could not allow…

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May 29, 2026

Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

Argentina’s national team manager Lionel Scaloni announced the squad for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The squad includes 26 footballers, including the national team’s captain Lionel Messi, marking the sixth participation in the World Cup in the 38-year-old forward’s…

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May 28, 2026

Shaidorov rebuked by skiing federation after unpaid salary dispute

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media
Михаил Шайдоров/ Фото: Сали Сабиров / НОК РК

Head coach of the Kazakhstan Freestyle Moguls Team, Yelena Kruglykhina, has responded to claims from Olympic figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov that he has not received his salary in recent months. Kruglykhina said Shaidorov, like other winter sports athletes, signed a contract valid through Feb. 22, 2026. She added that…

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May 28, 2026

Danilina moves on, Putintseva falls at Roland Garros

Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media
Юлия Путинцева, последней из представителей казахстанского тенниса, завершила борьбу в одиночном разряде «Ролан Гаррос-2026»

Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva was eliminated in the second round of the French Open after a hard-fought loss to Colombia’s Camila Osorio 7-5, 6-7(6-8), 6-4. The match marked the first career meeting between the 31-year-old Putintseva and the 24-year-old Osorio. Both players are considered strong clay-court specialists. Osorio has won all…

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May 28, 2026

Sinner stunned: World No. 1 ousted in Roland Garros second round

Almas Magpoz

Almas Magpoz

Journalist of the Sport department a.magpoz@kursiv.media

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner suffered a stunning second-round defeat at Roland Garros, falling to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, ranked No. 56 in the world, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-1, 6-1. The Italian appeared to be in complete control on Court Philippe-Chatrier, cruising through the opening two sets 6-3, 6-2. In…

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May 28, 2026

Shavkat Rakhmonov shows signs of return with training session

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

Senior Journalist n.marchenko@kursiv.media

Kazakh mixed martial artist Shavkat Rakhmonov is showing signs of recovery and has returned to training after previously being spotted on crutches and wearing a knee brace, according to Bloody Elbow. In late January, Nomad was spotted walking with crutches and wearing a knee brace, raising concern among fans, followed…

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May 28, 2026

Kazakhstan to teach judo in universities and colleges

Elena Weber

Elena Weber

Фото: shutterstock

Judo will be gradually introduced into Kazakhstan’s higher education system under a new cooperation agreement signed by Sayasat Nurbek, Kazakhstan’s minister of science and higher education, and Marius Vizer, president of the International Judo Federation. Read also: Ippon: Judo expert neutralizes prankster during ‘abduction’ stunt. According to the Ministry of…

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May 27, 2026

Elena Rybakina upset by World No. 55, out of French Open

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

Senior Journalist n.marchenko@kursiv.media
Vladimir Maltsev

Vladimir Maltsev

Journalist of the Sport department v.maltsev@kursiv.media
Елена Рыбакина на «Ролан Гаррос-2026»

World No. 2 Elena Rybakina suffered an upset loss to Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva in the second round of the French Open (No. 55), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (4-10). The players had never faced each other before. Rybakina broke early to for a 2-0 lead and secured another break for 5-1. After…

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June 19, 2026

Marco Rubio’s oversized shoes are back in the spotlight at G7

June 19, 2026

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June 18, 2026

World Cup day 8: Mexico, S. Korea defend lead; Czechia, South Africa under pressure

June 18, 2026

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June 17, 2026

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