July 2026 Edition: What Happened in the World of Sport?
Date: 28th July 2026
Written by: Harriet McCulley
July delivered a summer of high drama across football, tennis and motorsport, from a pulsating World Cup to Wimbledon glory and action-packed Grands Prix. Here’s your round-up of the month that had fans on the edge of their seats.
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World Cup: Spain Crowned Champions
England Reach the Semi-Finals. The global showpiece produced unforgettable moments and fierce national pride. Spain emerged as tournament winners after a consistently impressive campaign. England enjoyed a deep run, reaching the semi-final stage before being eliminated by Argentina in a tight, hard-fought encounter that ended England’s hopes of lifting the trophy.
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Sinner Retains Title & Noskova Triumphs in the Women’s Singles
Wimbledon served up supreme centre-court drama. Jannik Sinner successfully defended his men’s singles title, claiming victory for the second year running with composed, world-class tennis. In the women’s draw, Linda Noskova captured the crown in a breakout Grand Slam success, announcing herself as a major force on grass.
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A Busy Month of Grands Prix
British Grand Prix Silverstone produced a thrilling home-round result as Charles Leclerc took victory for Ferrari. George Russell finished strongly in second for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton secured third place for Ferrari.
Belgian Grand Prix: A dramatic Spa weekend saw Andrea Kimi Antonelli take the win for Mercedes. Charles Leclerc followed in second for Ferrari, and Max Verstappen completed the podium in third for Red Bull.
Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris gave McLaren a big moment, taking victory at Hungaroring. Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli in third for Mercedes.
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Looking Ahead to AUGUST
Sports action winds down through August, but preparation ramps up for the season ahead. The Premier League returns soon, and European competition fixtures will be set with the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League play-off draws at the start of August.
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