Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC

Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning free kick but the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in a pre-season setback. Spurs, who narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of last season, were unable to secure a win in the Australian friendly. The club's next pre-season fixture is against Chelsea in Sydney on Saturday.