Upset

Team Italy secured a stunning 8-6 victory over favored Team USA in Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Tuesday at Daikin Park in Houston, marking one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. Italy, now undefeated at 3-0 entering their finale, followed with a dominant win over Mexico on Wednesday, clinching advancement for both teams under tiebreaker rules while leaving USA at 3-1.

8 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Southampton secured a 1-0 victory over Premier League side Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round, advancing to the quarterfinals as the first non-top-flight team to do so this season. Ross Stewart scored from a 91st-minute penalty after Finn Azaz was fouled by Joachim Andersen. Fulham's potential goal by Rodrigo Muniz was disallowed due to a referee's call on a moving ball during a goal kick.

Teenage Canadian player Victoria Mboko upset world No. 3 Elena Rybakina in a three-set thriller at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, advancing to the semifinals. The 19-year-old came from behind in the decisive set to end Rybakina's nine-match winning streak. Mboko, seeded No. 10, now faces Jelena Ostapenko next.

10 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Coco Gauff suffered a straight-sets defeat to world No. 57 Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the first round of the Qatar Open on February 10, 2026. The American, ranked No. 5, lost 6-4, 6-2 in a match lasting just over 90 minutes, marking her third consecutive early exit from the tournament in Doha. Cocciaretto secured her first career win over Gauff after three prior losses.

Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history by beating Manchester City 3-1 at home in freezing conditions. Kasper Hogh scored twice early in the first half, Jens Petter Hauge added a stunning third, and Rayan Cherki's reply for City came too late after Rodri's red card. The defeat leaves Pep Guardiola's team in seventh place, needing a win against Galatasaray to secure direct knockout qualification.

20 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In a remarkable upset, 21-year-old French qualifier Arthur Gea defeated 17th seed Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 7-6(1), 7-5 in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open. The world No. 198 secured his first Grand Slam main-draw victory and first ATP-level win. Gea now advances to face three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka in the second round.