Knicks complete historic NBA Finals comeback; FIFA World Cup begins

The New York Knicks have taken a 3-1 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4. The victory, secured at Madison Square Garden, marks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, with New York overturning a 29-point second-half deficit. The win places the Knicks one victory away from their first championship in 53 years.

Overcoming a 76-49 halftime deficit, New York relied on critical defensive plays in the final minutes to secure the win. OG Anunoby made two decisive moves, including a block on De'Aaron Fox that prevented a potential Spurs lead, followed by a tip-in after a Jalen Brunson miss to give New York a one-point advantage with 1.2 seconds remaining.

The game was also defined by a crucial flagrant foul committed by Victor Wembanyama, which provided a momentum shift for the Knicks and impacts his suspension status for the remainder of the postseason. The incident has drawn further scrutiny regarding a previous non-call involving Wembanyama and Brunson in Game 3.

Concurrently, the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup commenced with matches including Mexico versus South Africa. The tournament features a new format with teams divided into 12 groups, where the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the knockout rounds.

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Saturday in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. ET. The expanded World Cup format has also sparked discussions regarding the strategic importance of set-pieces, such as corner kicks, in the new era of the competition.