Basketball coach Jasikevičius follows World Cup amid league finals

While the focus is on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lithuanian basketball coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius is reportedly keeping an eye on the tournament. Jasikevičius, currently coaching Fenerbahçe in Turkey, is in the midst of his own championship battle.

Fenerbahçe, under Jasikevičius's guidance, took a significant step towards the Turkish league title by defeating Beşiktaş 82-71 in Game 3 of the finals series. This victory gives them a commanding 2-1 lead in the best-of-three series, bringing them closer to securing the championship.

Meanwhile, the global football stage is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, has shown strong offensive capabilities, securing a 4-2 win in a previous match. They are set to face Ghana on June 23rd in their next group stage game, followed by a match against Panama on June 28th. England appears to be on a solid path toward advancing in the tournament.

The article also mentions that the full schedule and match times for the 2026 World Cup can be found on a dedicated "FIFA 2026" page on Delfi. The tournament is scheduled to run until July 19th.