Egypt won against Australia in the World Cup 2026 round of 32 by winning a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. This is Egypt’s first win in a World Cup knockout match, and they will next play either Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16.
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Egypt scored first through Emam Ashour in the 13th minute.
Mohamed Hany from Egypt scored two own-goals in this World Cup, including one that allowed Australia to tie.
The match ended 1-1 after regular and extra time.
Egypt won the match in a penalty shootout.
Mohamed Salah scored a panenka-style penalty during the shootout.
This win marks Egypt’s first victory in a World Cup knockout game.
Egypt’s next opponent will be either Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16 round.
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WNBA players, including Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas, have been facing a rise in online threats and hateful messages. The WNBA is working to protect players through increased security and new technology to identify and respond to online abuse.
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Caitlin Clark spoke out against online harassment targeting WNBA players, coaches, and teams.
Alyssa Thomas received death threats and racial slurs after a suspension following an on-court incident.
The WNBA has grown in popularity with higher salaries, media deals, and attendance, but online hate has also increased.
The league has increased security measures for players, including travel protocols and more security staff.
The WNBA uses artificial intelligence tools to detect and respond to social media threats and hate.
WNBA coach Stephanie White condemned racism, homophobia, and toxic behavior online, saying it mostly comes from people outside the fan community.
Players and coaches agree that hateful online behavior is unacceptable and does not represent true WNBA fans.
Caitlin Clark expressed frustration over negative stories and narratives about her and her teammates shared online and in the media.
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Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT), is embracing American culture during the 2026 World Cup. He is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners baseball game and is practicing his pitch with help from players and teammates.
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Mauricio Pochettino manages the USMNT and identifies strongly as Argentine.
He sang "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after the USMNT defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1.
Pochettino and the USMNT are scheduled to throw the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game on July 3.
Videos showed Pochettino practicing baseball pitching with goalkeeper Matt Turner and other players.
The USMNT will play Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6 in Seattle.
The USMNT lost previously to Belgium in World Cup and friendly matches but aims to advance further this time.
If the USMNT defeats Belgium, they will reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
Pochettino has expressed confidence that the USMNT can win the World Cup.
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Egypt and Australia are tied 1-1 after regular time in their World Cup round of 32 match in Arlington, Texas. The game will continue with 30 minutes of extra time, and if still tied, a penalty shootout will decide the winner.
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The match is part of the World Cup round of 32.
Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the 13th minute.
Egypt is playing in the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time.
Mohamed Hany, an Egyptian defender, scored two own goals in the tournament, including one in this match.
Australia’s score was leveled at 1-1 due to Hany’s own goal.
The match is being played in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas.
If the score remains tied after extra time, the game will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Australia is trying to win a knockout round game for the first time in their World Cup history.
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FIFA is considering starting the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England earlier than the planned 6:00 p.m. kickoff. This change is due to fears of an afternoon thunderstorm and possible flooding in Mexico City.
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The match is scheduled to take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
The game is part of the World Cup round of 16.
There is a forecast for an afternoon thunderstorm on the day of the match.
FIFA is worried about flooding causing delays or disruptions.
An official with knowledge of the plan confirmed the discussion but said no final decision has been made.
This will be Mexico City’s fifth and last World Cup match.
The information was reported by The Associated Press.
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Serena and Venus Williams are expected to play together in the Wimbledon doubles on Saturday. Serena injured her knee during a recent singles match but is aiming to be ready for the doubles game.
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Serena Williams injured her right knee during a singles match against Maya Joint.
The Williams sisters are six-time Wimbledon doubles champions.
Their doubles match is scheduled for Saturday after 4:30 pm BST but has no assigned court yet.
Serena has not practiced at Wimbledon for the past three days due to the injury.
Tournament organizers have allowed Serena to skip media duties to rest her knee.
Serena and Venus were given a wildcard to enter the doubles tournament.
The match is likely to be played on one of Wimbledon's major show courts.
Organizers kept the schedule flexible in case the sisters withdraw.
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Two qualifiers, Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki, have caused upsets at Wimbledon and advanced to the fourth round. Safiullin will face seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, while Mochizuki will play against the reigning champion, Jannik Sinner.
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Roman Safiullin defeated 24th seed Joao Fonseca with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Safiullin struggled with an injury six months ago and did not win an ATP Tour-level match this year before Wimbledon.
Safiullin is currently ranked 132 in the world and has won six matches in a row at Wimbledon including qualifying rounds.
Shintaro Mochizuki, ranked 151, beat 23rd seed Rafael Jodar despite losing many games early in their match.
Mochizuki has not won a tour-level match this season before Wimbledon but is now targeting a seventh consecutive win.
Mochizuki is the fourth Japanese man to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka supported Mochizuki during his matches and they know each other from the United Cup tournament.
Both qualifiers are preparing to face top players: Safiullin vs. Djokovic and Mochizuki vs. Sinner.
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Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT), was shown a red card during their win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result, FIFA suspended him for the USMNT’s next match against Belgium, but he will be able to play if the team reaches the quarterfinals.
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Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute of the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1.
FIFA confirmed his suspension for the Round-of-16 game against Belgium on July 6.
Balogun said the foul was unintentional and felt a yellow card would have been more appropriate.
He scored the first goal for the USMNT in the 45th minute before being sent off.
Balogun is the first player since 2006 to score and get a red card in the same World Cup knockout match.
The USMNT coach and teammate Christian Pulisic disagreed with the red card decision.
Balogun leads the USMNT with three goals in his first World Cup appearance.
The USMNT will need to adjust tactics to compensate for Balogun’s absence in this critical match.
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The World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico may be played earlier than planned because of the risk of storms and flooding near the stadium in Mexico City. The game was originally set for 6 pm local time but could be moved to noon, although FIFA has not officially confirmed the change.
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The England vs. Mexico match is part of the World Cup round of 16.
The game is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The original kickoff time was 6 pm local time (0000 GMT).
Local media reported the match could be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT).
The reason for the possible time change is the forecast of storms and flooding near the stadium.
FIFA is reportedly discussing the time change but has not confirmed it yet.
Mexico’s previous match against Ecuador was delayed due to rain.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are making moves to strengthen their basketball team this offseason, especially focusing on the center position. They traded for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz and are considering three veteran players—Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney, and Jonas Valanciunas—as backups to Kessler.
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The Lakers traded multiple future draft picks to get center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
Kessler is expected to sign a four-year, $130 million contract and be the Lakers’ starting center.
The Lakers traded their former starting center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
They received guard Jaden Hardy and several draft picks in exchange for Ayton.
The Lakers are considering Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney, and Jonas Valanciunas as backup centers.
All three potential backup centers are experienced players with several NBA seasons behind them.
The Lakers hope this mix of veterans and new players will improve their chances in the Western Conference.
Austin Reaves was signed by the Lakers to a four-year, maximum contract during the offseason.
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Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada’s men's national soccer team, said he will not coach the United States national team and wants the US team to do well. Marsch led Canada to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking historic success for the team.
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Jesse Marsch is the head coach of Canada’s men’s national soccer team (CanMNT).
Marsch said he will never coach the United States men's national team (USMNT).
He wants the US team to succeed and respects some of its players and coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Marsch has been based in Italy and Mexico and identifies as an American expat.
Canada reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in history under Marsch.
Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point and win in the 2022 tournament.
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist, will face Canada for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Folarin Balogun of the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) was given a red card in their Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which caused him to miss the next game. FIFA confirmed that Balogun’s suspension will last for only one match, allowing him to play if the USMNT advances to the quarterfinals.
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Balogun received a red card in the 64th minute after a video review during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The red card was due to Balogun stepping on a Bosnia defender's ankle.
The USMNT could not appeal the red card decision.
FIFA reviewed the case but decided to suspend Balogun for only one game.
Balogun will be suspended for the Round of 16 match against Belgium.
If the USMNT wins against Belgium, Balogun can play in the quarterfinals.
Balogun has scored three goals for the USMNT in the 2026 World Cup so far.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said the red card was controversial and that the play was a normal soccer action.
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Jannik Sinner’s parents chose not to sit in the special Royal Box at Wimbledon, even though they were invited. Sinner said his parents prefer simpler things and do not enjoy fancy events.
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Jannik Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champion.
His parents, Hanspeter and Siglinde, were invited to sit in the Royal Box for his match.
The Royal Box is a VIP area at Wimbledon for special guests.
Sinner’s parents come from a small village in Italy and worked in a ski lodge.
They prefer not to attend fancy events like the Royal Box.
Sinner’s parents did attend last year’s final and watched from the player’s box.
David Beckham and his mother were also seen attending matches in the Royal Box.
Sinner reached the fourth round of Wimbledon after winning his latest match in straight sets.
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NBC and its streaming service Peacock will broadcast all 15 Major League Baseball games scheduled for Sunday, marking the first time a media company has shown every game nationally with no blackout restrictions. The coverage will start with the New York Mets playing the Atlanta Braves at noon Eastern time, and most games will be available on NBCSN as well.
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NBC is broadcasting all 15 Major League Baseball games on Sunday, called “Star-Spangled Sunday.”
This is the first time all games on a single MLB schedule day are nationally available with no blackout restrictions.
Games can be watched on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, and most are also on NBCSN, a sports cable channel.
The first game will be New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves at 12 p.m. EDT.
Rob Hyland, NBC Sports Senior Vice President, is coordinating the production of the coverage.
Hyland has experience producing large sports events like the 2024 Paris Olympics and Super Bowl 60.
Most games will have announcers from both teams’ local broadcasts working together.
Peacock will offer a special multi-view with four games shown at once for viewers who want to watch more than one game simultaneously.
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Folarin Balogun scored a goal for the US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina but was sent off with a red card in the second half. He will miss the next match against Belgium due to suspension but has accepted the decision and emphasized staying calm and respectful.
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Folarin Balogun turned 25 on the day he faced questions about his red card.
He scored the first goal in the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32.
Balogun received a red card for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic and will miss the next match.
US Soccer confirmed the suspension is only for one game, with no additional matches off.
Balogun believes the red card was harsh and that a yellow card would have been fairer.
He shook the referee’s hand after the game to show respect and set a positive example.
The incident has sparked wide discussion among fans, sports personalities, and brands.
Balogun and the team are now focusing on their upcoming match against Belgium.
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The England vs. Mexico World Cup last-16 match may start earlier than planned due to possible storms. The game, originally set for 01:00 BST on Monday in Mexico City, might be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday, but no final decision has been made.
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The match is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 round.
It will take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
The original kick-off time is 01:00 BST on Monday.
There is a forecast of thunderstorms and heavy rain around the original game time.
FIFA is considering moving the game six hours earlier to 19:00 BST on Sunday.
No official decision has been announced yet.
The safety and scheduling depend on weather conditions.
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A new high-tech soccer ball with sensors helped decide a crucial moment in a World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia. The ball detected a slight contact that led to a late disallowed goal for Croatia, allowing Portugal to win 2-1 and advance to the next round.
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The match was a World Cup round of 32 game held in Toronto on July 2, 2026.
Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol scored a goal that was later ruled offside after a review.
The ball used was called the "Trionda" World Cup ball, made by Adidas and equipped with special sensors.
These sensors capture data 500 times per second to detect even very small touches.
The technology worked with stadium cameras and video referees (VAR) to review plays in real-time.
The sensors helped identify a contact by Croatia’s Igor Matanovic that was not visible on video replays.
FIFA said this technology allows referees to make faster and more accurate decisions.
Besides offside calls, the ball’s sensors can also help with decisions on handballs and penalties.
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During a World Cup match between Croatia and Portugal, a video referee review stopped Croatia’s tying goal. This decision caused a lot of excitement and disagreement among fans because it eliminated Croatia from the tournament.
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The match was between Croatia and Portugal in the World Cup.
Croatia scored a goal that would have tied the game.
The video assistant referee (VAR) reviewed the goal.
The VAR decision denied the goal.
As a result, Croatia was eliminated from the World Cup.
The decision caused strong reactions from fans.
CBS Sports and The Athletic analyzed the VAR call.
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Granit Xhaka, the Sunderland captain, is likely to stay at Sunderland this summer despite interest from Chelsea. Sunderland rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea, and Xhaka has confirmed his commitment to Sunderland after talks.
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Granit Xhaka plays for Sunderland and is their team captain.
His contract with Sunderland lasts until 2028.
Chelsea made an £8 million offer to Sunderland for Xhaka, which was rejected.
Xhaka had the chance to reunite with Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso, who coached him at Bayer Leverkusen.
Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Conference League, helped by Xhaka.
Xhaka previously played seven years for Arsenal and then joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2023.
He is currently playing for Switzerland at the World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Chelsea may still try to make another offer for Xhaka, but for now, he is staying with Sunderland.
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NFL player Travis Kelce is expected to marry pop singer Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden in New York. Several sports figures, including Kelce’s teammates and other athletes like George Kittle, are invited to the wedding.
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The wedding will be held at Madison Square Garden, a famous sports arena in New York City.
Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and has won three Super Bowls.
Taylor Swift is a popular music star.
George Kittle, a player for the San Francisco 49ers, said he received an invitation and plans to attend.
Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother and a retired NFL player who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, is also expected to attend.
Madison Square Garden has hosted many historic sports events since opening in 1968.
The arena is home to the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL).
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