https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comSat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:57:14https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/common/img/rss/rss_default.gif 2727https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270310/us-rout-paraguay-to-open-world-cup-campaignThe United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay on Friday, ​while co-hosts Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina to secure their first-ever point in the tournament after winless campaigns in 1986 and 2022.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270306/one-championship-di-bella-welcomes-back-villain-zhang-for-badblood-title-rematchJonathan Di Bella says his “villain” is finally coming back for revenge.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270145/pornpawee-keeps-title-dream-alivePornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the women's singles semi-finals of the US$500,000 (approximately 16,350,000 baht) BWF Australian Open in Sydney on Friday, while mixed doubles pair Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat also made it through to the last four.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270135/thailand-crush-cambodia-set-up-aussie-showdownThailand will take on Australia in the final of the Asean U19 Boys Championship 2026 on Saturday after they crushed Cambodia 4-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Medan, Indonesia, on Thursday.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270155/pavit-has-a-perfect-day-in-moroccoRabat: Talented Thai star Pavit Tangkamolprasert, who finished runner-up to Australian Travis Smyth in the International Series Japan earlier this year, reversed the position on the opening day of the US$2 million International Series Morocco on Thursday.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270210/giants-minnows-and-a-cup-like-no-otherIt is something of a relief that the biggest ever World Cup is finally underway. Let's hope it goes relatively smoothly as it is an enormous challenge with a record 48 countries participating. Matters have not been helped by expensive tickets, visa problems and the possibility of extreme heat.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3270001/nz-great-williamson-retires-from-international-cricketWELLINGTON - New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3269945/one-championship-lumpinee-cards-to-go-ahead-after-death-of-princess-bajrakitiyabhaONE Championship will proceed with tonight’s cards at Lumpinee Stadium, but under a subdued atmosphere following the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3269885/shakira-and-protests-as-world-cup-kicks-off-in-mexicoMEXICO CITY - Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca fans and protesters clashed with police.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0700https://bangkokpost-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/sports/3269876/south-korea-fight-back-to-beat-czech-republic-in-world-cup-openerGUADALAJARA, Mexico - South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the ​sizeable local Mexican support they ⁠enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Thursday.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0700