- Argentina vs. Jordan on June 27 at Dallas Stadium — first-ever meeting and a dead-rubber group finale (Argentina already won Group J; Jordan eliminated).
- Argentina expected to rest many starters; Lionel Messi is confirmed not to start — notable because he’s scored all five of Argentina’s World Cup goals so far.
- Jordan have scored in both matches but lost both (3-1 to Austria, 2-1 to Algeria), making them underdogs and a chance to watch fringe players.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- Austria vs. Algeria — Group J decider on June 27 in Kansas City: Austria advances with a win or draw, Algeria needs a win to go through.
- Algeria bounced back from a 3-0 loss to Argentina (Messi hat trick) with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Jordan, dominating the second half.
- Austria's first World Cup since 1998 could see them reach the knockout stage for the first time since 1982 — Marko Arnautovic is listed at +280 to score.
- Texas approved a required K-12 reading list that explicitly includes Bible passages alongside classic literature and historic texts.
- The change will affect more than 5 million public school students and take effect in the 2030–2031 school year, with each mandated title to be read in its entirety.
- The move is highly divisive—supporters call it restoring Judeo‑Christian context to education, while critics say it favors one faith, risks violating church‑state separation, and undermines teacher and parental autonomy.
- Jacob Misiorowski uncorked a 105.5 mph pitch — the fastest by a starter — and still tossed six strong innings as the Brewers beat the Cubs 6-2.
- The White Sox annihilated the Royals 22-1, highlighted by a brutal multi-run third inning in a historic blowout.
- Derek Hill made a jaw-dropping, wall‑crashing catch to preserve the Phillies’ 2-1 win over the Mets — a must-see highlight.
- A U.S.-brokered deal links Israel’s withdrawal to Hezbollah disarming — but Hezbollah calls the agreement a “humiliation” and rejects it outright.
- Supporters protested in Beirut and an Israeli drone strike was reported nearby, raising fears the deal won’t stop fighting or could even spark wider unrest.
- The plan calls for pilot withdrawal zones with the Lebanese army taking over, yet many doubt it will hold given past failed ceasefires and deep political splits.
- A magnitude-6 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush on Saturday, with tremors felt from Kabul into Pakistan—residents in Swat ran out of their homes in panic.
- The quake occurred about 100 km deep; Pakistan also recorded a magnitude-5.4 tremor earlier that day.
- There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and authorities were still carrying out checks.
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