Author: USA TODAY Sports staff

Canada was handed its loss in its first World Cup match in 36 years, playing Belgium in the final game Day 4. Croatia, the 2018 runners-up, started day without a goal.

Saudi Arabia upsets Lionel Messi and Argentina, while France closes the day with the beginning of its title defense.

The USMNT gets its World Cup started against Wales. Stay up to date with all the news from Qatar.

Ecuador defeats host-nation Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup. Qatar becomes first host to lose the opening game.

Saturday’s football game between Michigan State and Maryland is off because of COVID-19-related issues. So is the Sun Belt championship game.

Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has tested positive for COVID-19. Tight Ends coach Freddie Kitchens will call plays against the Browns.

The rescheduled rivalry meeting between No. 7 Indiana and Purdue has been called off. The Frisco Bowl also will not be played due to COVID-19 issues.

Miami cornerback Al Blades Jr. announced he will be out a minimum of three months after being diagnosed with myocarditis.

The Cincinnati football team’s regular-season finale Saturday at Tulsa has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Cincinnati program.

Louisville at Wisconsin and N.C. State at Michigan, two ACC-Big Ten Challenge games scheduled for Wednesday, were postponed due to the coronavirus.