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Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy claims French World Cup team has 'no French players'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage with remarks calling the French World Cup team 'no French players' ahead of their semifinal match.
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Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak kills 10 climbers including Nirmal Purja
A July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed all 10 climbers, including British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
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Argentina and Spain to meet in 2026 World Cup final with record $50M prize
Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey for a record $50 million prize.
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England beats Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semi-finals.
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13-year-old boy dies after fountain collapse in Spain World Cup celebrations
A 13-year-old boy died and two or three others were injured when a fountain partially collapsed during Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo.
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FIFA scraps plan to sell minority stakes in World Cup rights after global opposition
FIFA abandoned its plan to sell up to 20% stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary following strong opposition from football federations and governments.
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All 16 teams advance to 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with key matches underway
The 16 teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with France defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the opening knockout matches on July 4.
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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19, 2026.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan condemns refereeing after World Cup loss to Argentina
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed refereeing errors for the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina and announced a boycott of remaining matches.
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FIFA to consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams before 2030 tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said officials will explore increasing World Cup teams from 48 to 64 ahead of the 2030 event.
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup as his final tournament at age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, hoping his final match will not be the July 6 last-16 game against Spain.
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Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 on July 2 in Vancouver to advance to the World Cup last 16.
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South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, police investigate
South African international midfielder Jayden Adams died July 11; police have opened an investigation into his death.
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Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in 2026 World Cup round of 16
Argentina scored three late goals to overcome Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7 in Atlanta.
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Mbappe and Haaland lead France and Norway in 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matches
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland play for France and Norway respectively in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 today.
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Paraguay stuns Germany in penalty shootout to reach World Cup round of 16
Paraguay eliminated four-time champion Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
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Novak Djokovic Sets New Wimbledon Record with 106th Match Win, Advances to Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals by beating Roman Safiullin and breaking Roger Federer’s record with his 106th match win.
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Warriors pursue LeBron James, Anthony Davis to join Curry and Green in 2026-27 lineup
Golden State Warriors pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis after Draymond Green declined his player option, aiming to form a veteran core with Curry.
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Yamamoto shines as Dodgers beat Padres twice, extend NL West lead to 10 games
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6 strong innings in Dodgers' 15-3 win June 28; Dodgers won again 4-2 June 29 to extend NL West lead.
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Brazil defeats Japan 2-1 with late goal in 2026 World Cup round of 32
Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in Houston on June 29 after Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner in the World Cup round of 32 match.
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Switzerland beats Canada 2-1 to top Group B and advance in 2026 World Cup
Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 on June 24 to finish first in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with both teams advancing to the round of 32.
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Venezuela earthquake kills footballer’s wife who shielded their 1-year-old daughter
Andrea Bello died shielding her daughter during June 24 Venezuela earthquakes that killed over 920 and injured 3,300.
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US eyes solo bid for 2038 World Cup amid fan complaints about 2026 tipping culture
The United States has expressed interest in hosting the 2038 FIFA World Cup alone while international fans criticize American tipping practices during the 2026 tournament.
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Japan advances to World Cup round of 32, to face Brazil next
Japan secured progression to the World Cup round of 32 with a win over Tunisia and a draw against Sweden.