Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 and move into the World Cup quarter-finals. Egypt’s loss means Morocco is now the only African team left in the tournament.
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Argentina was losing by two goals but won the match 3-2 against Egypt.
Lionel Messi played a key role in Argentina’s comeback.
The win allows Argentina to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Egypt’s defeat reduces the number of African teams in the World Cup.
Morocco remains the only African team still competing in the tournament.
The match took place during the 2026 World Cup.
Saddick Adams, an African football expert, commented on the match for France 24.
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Canada co-hosted the World Cup with the US and Mexico and made history by reaching the round of 16, their best performance ever. Despite soccer being less popular than hockey and other sports in Canada, the tournament sparked national pride and hopes for growing Canadian interest in soccer.
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Canada reached the round of 16, the furthest their men’s soccer team has ever gone in a World Cup.
They won their first World Cup point, first match, and first knockout-stage game during this tournament.
The team was led by American coach Jesse Marsch.
Canada hosted several matches, including a 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver.
Star midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg in the Qatar match.
Canada co-hosted the tournament alongside the US and Mexico, with the final Canadian-hosted match in Vancouver.
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended games and praised the team’s character and performance.
There is hope that the World Cup success will increase soccer’s popularity in Canada.
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Sam Kerr has returned to play in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for Gotham FC, a team that has improved a lot since she last played there when it was called Sky Blue. She signed a contract until 2030 and plans to make a big impact after successful years in England with Chelsea.
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Sam Kerr played for Sky Blue FC from 2015 to 2017 under poor training conditions.
Gotham FC, formerly Sky Blue, has won two NWSL Championships in the last three seasons.
Kerr spent six and a half years at Chelsea, scoring 116 goals and earning many titles.
She is the all-time top scorer in the NWSL with 77 regular-season goals.
Kerr signed with Gotham FC on a free transfer with a contract lasting until 2030.
She recently recovered from a serious ACL injury and played less last season in England.
Kerr’s wife, Kristie Mewis, also played for Gotham and influenced Kerr’s return.
Gotham FC has several former Chelsea players, creating a familiar team environment for Kerr.
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The heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua might take place at Wembley Stadium in England very late at night to suit viewers in the United States. The local authorities need to approve extending Wembley’s usual 11 pm curfew for the event, which could start as late as 4 am GMT.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are both former two-time world heavyweight boxing champions.
The fight is planned for October or November 2024 and aims to reach a global TV audience, especially in the USA.
To suit American viewers, the match might begin around 4:00 am GMT in England.
Wembley Stadium usually closes by 11 pm, so a special permission from London’s mayor and Brent Council is required.
Turki Alalshikh, organizing the bout, wants the fight in England but with a time that fits worldwide TV viewers.
The last major UK combat sports event started at 1:00 am BST to match US prime time.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the fight will take place in the UK, not the US.
Fury and Joshua have scheduled fights in late July before their potential match later in the year.
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The World Cup quarter-finals will feature eight teams: six from Europe, one from Africa, and one from South America. Key matches include France versus Morocco and Spain versus Belgium, with exciting players like Kylian Mbappe, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland expected to play important roles.
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Six European teams, one African team (Morocco), and one South American team have reached the quarter-finals.
Morocco is the current Africa Cup of Nations champion and has not lost in their last 34 matches.
France has won 7 consecutive matches against Morocco but has lost half of its World Cup games this century to African teams.
Belgium has scored 13 goals so far in this World Cup, the third most behind Argentina and France.
Spain has kept six straight clean sheets (no goals conceded), the longest in World Cup history.
Spain has never lost against Belgium in 11 matches.
The quarter-final features a notable striker matchup between England’s Harry Kane and Norway’s Erling Haaland.
Most quarter-final matches begin at times convenient for European viewers.
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The World Cup quarterfinals include top-ranked soccer teams like France, Spain, Argentina, and England, along with Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Matches are being held across different U.S. cities with games broadcast in English and Spanish.
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Eight teams remain in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
France is the favorite to win, followed by Spain, Argentina, and England.
France beat Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his 19th World Cup goal.
Spain won against Portugal with a late goal by Mikel Merino.
Norway upset Brazil to reach the quarterfinals for the first time, led by Erling Haaland.
England defeated Mexico in the round of 16 but lost midfielder Jordan Henderson to injury.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi leads with eight goals so far this tournament.
Quarterfinal games are shown on Fox and Peacock in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
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Lionel Messi leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with eight goals after scoring in Argentina’s 3-2 win over Egypt in the round of 16. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland follow closely with seven goals each as the tournament moves into the quarterfinals.
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Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal for Argentina in their round of 16 victory over Egypt.
Messi is currently the top goal scorer in the 2026 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe (France) and Erling Haaland (Norway) have seven goals each.
Harry Kane of England has six goals so far in the tournament.
The Golden Boot is awarded to the player with the most goals by the end of the World Cup.
If players have the same number of goals, the award goes to the one with the most assists.
If still tied, the player with fewer minutes played wins the Golden Boot.
Past Golden Boot winners include Mbappe (2022), Kane (2018), and James Rodriguez (2014); no player has won it more than once.
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Swiss soccer fans celebrated as their team reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Switzerland advanced by winning a penalty shootout against Colombia.
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Switzerland’s soccer team made it to the World Cup quarter-finals.
This is the first time since 1954 that Switzerland reached this stage.
The team beat Colombia after a penalty shootout.
Fans in Switzerland expressed strong joy and excitement.
The match was part of the ongoing World Cup tournament.
Penalty shootouts happen when a game is tied and are used to decide the winner.
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This article rates U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) players based on their performances at the World Cup. It highlights high ratings for players like Weston McKennie and Malik Tillman, while some stars like Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest did not perform as well.
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Weston McKennie started all five games, created the most chances, and ran a total of 57.5 kilometers during matches.
Alex Freeman, a 21-year-old defender, played 373 minutes, scored a goal, assisted once, and led the team in tackles won.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese started four games, made eight saves, allowed five goals, and showed some inexperience in a key moment against Belgium.
Chris Richards had a perfect 100% passing accuracy in one match and led the team in defensive actions.
Malik Tillman scored two free-kick goals and created seven scoring chances in 356 minutes of play.
Other notable players like Antonee Robinson contributed both defensively and offensively, especially on the left side.
Ratings come from sources like Guardian, Fotmob, Opta, and FIFA data.
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The article ranks the top teams in the 2026 World Cup after the last eight teams have been decided. It highlights key performances and strengths of teams like France, Spain, Argentina, England, Morocco, Norway, and Belgium.
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France showed strong determination and resisted Paraguay’s aggressive tactics.
Spain has not conceded a goal in five games, with strong defense and effective substitutes.
Argentina made a dramatic comeback against Egypt, with Lionel Messi playing a key role.
England advanced by winning a challenging match with a strong team effort and resilience.
Morocco scored three goals on four shots against Canada, showing tactical flexibility.
Norway beat Brazil with excellent goalkeeping and scoring by Erling Haaland.
Belgium had a dominant win and aimed to overturn previous results against the US.
The rankings reflect recent performances and changes in team confidence and strategies.
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Several World Cup players could have played for England but chose other countries. Some players were born or raised in England but now represent nations like Germany, Scotland, Ghana, and the USA.
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Erling Haaland was born in Leeds and could have played for England but plays for Norway.
20 of England’s 26 World Cup squad members were eligible for other countries but chose England.
Marvin Keller, born in London, plays as goalkeeper for Switzerland.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, born in London, switched from England youth teams to play for DR Congo.
Antonee Robinson, born in Milton Keynes, represents the USA internationally.
Scott McTominay, born in England, plays for Scotland and Napoli.
Jamal Musiala was born in Germany but grew up partly in England and now plays for Germany.
Antoine Semenyo, born in London to Ghanaian parents, plays for Ghana.
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Morocco and France will play each other in the World Cup quarter-finals, rematching their 2022 semi-final game where France won. Morocco has shown strong performance and confidence in this tournament, while France faces a tougher test of their skills and defense.
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The quarter-final match between Morocco and France is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
Morocco has performed well, winning their last match 3-0 against Canada and remaining unbeaten in the group stage.
France won their last match 1-0 against Paraguay, showing patience and character.
Morocco is known for their technical skill, athletic strength, and confidence.
France has a strong attacking team including Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola.
France may be without midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni due to a muscle injury.
Morocco could be missing key striker Ismael Saibari.
This game will test whether France’s attack can overcome Morocco’s well-organized defense and speed.
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European lawmakers have asked for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted the World Cup suspension of US player Folarin Balogun following a call from President Donald Trump. This is the first time a red card in the World Cup did not lead to a suspension, and the decision has raised concerns about political interference in sports.
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Folarin Balogun received a red card in a match on July 1, which usually means he must miss the next game.
FIFA overturned Balogun’s suspension before the US vs. Belgium match after President Trump spoke with FIFA President Infantino.
The US lost to Belgium 4-1 and was eliminated from the World Cup.
European Parliament members have called for a formal investigation into FIFA’s decision and possible political pressure.
UEFA, Europe’s football organization, said the suspension reversal is “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable.”
President Trump said he asked FIFA to review the red card but did not demand a specific result.
Infantino said FIFA’s disciplinary committee handled the matter independently.
Infantino and Trump have a friendly relationship, with Infantino giving Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” last year.
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England and Norway have a long football rivalry, highlighted by a famous 1981 World Cup qualifying match where Norway beat England 2-1. The Norwegian radio commentator Bjorge Lillelien made a spirited speech after the victory that became legendary, especially for his line "your boys took a hell of a beating."
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Norway defeated England 2-1 in a 1981 World Cup qualifying match in Oslo.
The English team included well-known players like Bryan Robson and Kevin Keegan.
Norwegian commentator Bjorge Lillelien delivered an emotional and famous speech after the win.
Lillelien mentioned famous British figures and directed a message to then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
His most quoted phrase was "your boys took a hell of a beating."
England had previously beaten Norway 4-0 at Wembley in the first qualifier match.
England did qualify for the 1982 World Cup despite the loss to Norway.
Lillelien’s speech remains popular and is often remembered when the two teams meet.
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Egypt was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing a controversial match against Argentina. The article provides the latest updates, reactions, and previews related to the World Cup games held in North America.
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The match involved Egypt and Argentina.
Egypt lost the game and exited the tournament.
The loss is described as controversial, implying some disputed moments.
The event is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The tournament is taking place in North America.
The article includes highlights and reactions to the match.
It also offers previews of upcoming World Cup games.
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Johan Manzambi is a young Swiss football player who has made a strong impression at the 2026 World Cup with several goals and assists. He plays as a midfielder, has shown great skill and determination, and is being targeted by Newcastle United for a transfer.
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Johan Manzambi is 20 years old and has played 16 times for Switzerland’s national team.
He scored twice in Switzerland’s group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina and contributed important assists in later matches.
Manzambi became the youngest player to have five goal contributions in a single World Cup since records began.
He plays for Freiburg in Germany and helped the team reach the Europa League final last season.
Manzambi was named young player of the season in the Europa League.
He is known for his strong ball control, ability to carry the ball forward, and versatility in midfield roles.
Newcastle United is interested in signing Manzambi as part of their team rebuilding effort.
His coaches praise his talent, work ethic, and desire to improve every day.
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The Philadelphia 76ers made a big move in the 2026 NBA free agency by acquiring star player Jaylen Brown for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and Paul George. The Los Angeles Clippers also made several trades to rebuild their team, while LeBron James remains a top free agent as he approaches 42 years old.
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The 76ers traded Paul George and four draft picks to get Jaylen Brown, a top player and 2024 NBA Finals MVP candidate.
Paul George has a large remaining contract worth about $110 million over two seasons.
Jaylen Brown will help the 76ers, especially when Joel Embiid is unavailable, and mentor younger teammates.
The Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto and acquired younger players Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick.
The Clippers also obtained draft picks and added Rui Hachimura from the Lakers to strengthen their rebuilding.
LeBron James, who will be 42 in December, has not yet decided his next team and is still highly valued in the market.
James recently finished sixth in MVP voting and led his team to a first-round playoff win.
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This article is about Mehdi Taremi, a well-known Iranian football player who plays as a striker. It shares his life story, from his childhood in Bushehr to playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and explains what football means to him and his country.
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Mehdi Taremi is a top football striker from Iran.
He grew up in Bushehr, a city in Iran.
Taremi took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup representing Iran.
The documentary talks about his childhood and his required military service.
Taremi discusses the sacrifices and criticism he has faced.
He explains how football connects to Iranian national pride and identity.
He hopes football helps people around the world understand Iran better.
The story is featured in an Al Jazeera Originals short documentary.
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The World Cup has reached the quarterfinals with eight teams left after many matches eliminated 40 other teams. The article lists the teams that made it to the quarterfinals and provides the schedule and TV channels for these upcoming games.
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The World Cup now has eight teams left in the quarterfinals.
The teams are Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland.
Quarterfinal matches are scheduled between July 9 and July 11 at various U.S. stadiums.
France will play Morocco, Spain will face Belgium, Norway will meet England, and Argentina will compete against Switzerland.
Fans in the U.S. can watch games on Fox, FS1, and Spanish channels like Telemundo and Universo.
Streaming options in the U.S. include Fox Sports app, Peacock, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV.
In Canada, the games are broadcast mainly on TSN and CTV in English, and on RDS in French.
The article provides specific match times and locations in the United States.
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The soccer match between the United States and Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 had 30 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. The game took place in Seattle on July 6, 2026, and Belgium won 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
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The U.S.-Belgium World Cup game had 30 million viewers in the U.S. according to Fox.
The viewing peaked at over 36.8 million people between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
This broke the previous record of 26.4 million viewers from the U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina game last week.
Belgium won the match 4-1 and moved to the quarterfinals.
The match eliminated the last of the tournament's three co-host countries from the competition.
The Portugal-Croatia match in the round of 32 reached 11.1 million viewers, the highest for any World Cup game without the U.S. team in the U.S. English-language broadcast.
Fox reported these ratings based on preliminary data released after the matches.
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