Turkey defeated the USA 3-2 with a last-minute goal, ending the US team's perfect record in the group stage, although the USA had already qualified for the next round. Meanwhile, Australia and Paraguay drew their match, which allowed both teams to advance to the last 32 in the World Cup.
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Turkey beat the USA 3-2 in a Group D World Cup match.
Kaan Ayhan scored a stoppage-time goal to win the game for Turkey.
The USA had already secured qualification before this match.
Turkey was already eliminated before the game started.
Australia and Paraguay drew their match, ensuring both moved on to the last 32.
The USA scored first, with Auston Trusty opening the score early.
Turkey came back with two goals from Orkun Kökçü before Ayhan’s winner.
Christian Pulisic returned to play for the USA and nearly scored but was saved twice.
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Australia qualified for the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay. The draw secured Australia second place in Group D and advanced them to the last 32 stage of the tournament.
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Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in Santa Clara, California.
The match result gave Australia second place in Group D.
Australia had beaten Turkiye and lost to the United States in earlier group matches.
This is only the third time Australia has moved past the group stage in seven World Cup appearances.
Paraguay is also likely to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
The United States secured first place in Group D despite losing 3-2 to Turkiye.
The knockout rounds will be held at Levi’s Stadium in northern California.
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Victor Wembanyama, a young star player for the San Antonio Spurs, attended Paris Fashion Week and was cheered by fans calling him "MVP." Despite a strong season and reaching the NBA Finals, the Spurs lost to the New York Knicks, and Wembanyama did not win the NBA MVP award, which went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Victor Wembanyama plays for the San Antonio Spurs and was the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
He is 7-foot-4 tall and known for his defensive skills, leading the league in blocked shots during his first three seasons.
Wembanyama was the first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
He has been an NBA All-Star for the past two seasons.
Wembanyama campaigned to win the NBA MVP but lost to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who won it for the second year in a row.
The Spurs had the second-best record this season and reached the playoffs after six years.
The Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals but lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
Wembanyama said the Finals loss was a major learning experience for him.
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Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan expressed respect for all teams at the FIFA World Cup and called for fair treatment of Iran amid criticism of US travel restrictions. Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei said the rules have hurt his team’s preparation but promised to overcome the challenges before their important match against Egypt.
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Egypt’s coach emphasized that all World Cup teams deserve respect and fair treatment.
Iran faced strict US travel rules, arriving just one day before matches and leaving soon after.
US officials allowed Iran to arrive two days early for the game against Egypt in Seattle.
Iran’s coach said the team was deprived of the right to arrive earlier for previous games.
Both coaches expressed mutual respect for each other’s teams and ancient cultures.
Iran’s coach warned Egypt’s star player Mohamed Salah will not be the only focus.
Egypt leads the group with 4 points; Iran and Belgium have 2 points each; New Zealand has 1.
A draw would be enough for Egypt to qualify for the knockout stage but they aim for a win.
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Arsenal football club is planning to make a bid to buy Bruno Guimarães, a midfielder who currently plays for Newcastle United. This news is part of ongoing transfer discussions in football.
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Arsenal is interested in signing Bruno Guimarães.
Bruno Guimarães is a midfielder for Newcastle United.
Arsenal is preparing an official offer to acquire him.
The information comes from Transfer Talk, a source for transfer news.
The transfer would involve moving Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United to Arsenal.
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Manchester City has agreed to pay a club-record fee to sign Elliot Anderson, a midfielder who plays for Nottingham Forest and the England national team. The club sees Anderson as a valuable player who can contribute in many ways on the field.
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Manchester City is signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
Anderson plays as a midfielder. Midfielders are players who support both defense and attack.
Anderson is also a member of the England national football team.
The transfer fee for Anderson is the highest ever paid by Manchester City.
Manchester City believes Anderson is a versatile player who can "do it all" on the pitch.
The deal marks a significant investment by Manchester City to strengthen their team.
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The Netherlands won their Group F match against Tunisia with a score of 3-1. Brian Brobbey scored for the Netherlands for the second game in a row, helping the team finish first in their group and advance to the World Cup round of 32 against Morocco.
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The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in a Group F World Cup match.
Brian Brobbey scored in this game and also scored in the previous game.
The Netherlands finished top of Group F.
Winning the group means the Netherlands will play Morocco in the next round.
The match results determine which teams move forward in the World Cup tournament.
This update was reported about one hour ago.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 will have a new knockout stage format starting with a round of 32 teams, running from June 28 to July 3. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-place teams, will advance. Some teams like Mexico, the USA, and Germany have already qualified for this stage.
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The 2026 World Cup has expanded from 32 to 48 teams, introducing a round of 32 knockout stage.
The knockout rounds start on June 28 and end with the final on July 19.
The tournament schedule includes group stages (June 11 - 27), round of 32 (June 28 - July 3), round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and final.
Tie-breaker rules have changed: head-to-head results are now used before overall goal difference to rank tied teams.
Teams qualify for the knockout stage by finishing in the top two of their group or being among the eight best third-place finishers.
Mexico, USA, and Germany have already qualified for the round of 32.
Team discipline and FIFA world rankings are used as additional tie-breakers if needed.
The World Cup trophy was recently displayed in New York as part of its tour.
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Photos showing Lionel Messi holding baby Lamine Yamal from 2008 have resurfaced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both Messi and Yamal are playing for their national teams in the tournament, with Yamal making his World Cup debut for Spain and Messi continuing to set scoring records for Argentina.
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In 2008, Messi and other Barcelona players took part in a UNICEF fundraiser involving a photoshoot with baby Lamine Yamal.
The photos were posted again on social media by Yamal’s father in July 2024.
Lamine Yamal is 18 years old and started his first World Cup match for Spain in June 2026.
Yamal scored his first World Cup goal during Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
Spain is leading Group H and has a chance to win the group by beating Uruguay.
Messi, aged 39, plays for Argentina, who are topping Group J with two wins so far.
Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria in the tournament.
Messi holds the record for most World Cup goals by any player, with 18 total.
Yamal has expressed respect for Messi but wants to create his own path in football without copying him.
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Dusty May left the Michigan Wolverines basketball team to coach the Dallas Mavericks. After May’s departure, Michigan named Mike Boynton as interim head coach. Top player Elliot Cadeau has decided to stay with Michigan despite the coaching change.
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Dusty May became the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, leaving Michigan shortly after winning a national championship.
Michigan appointed Mike Boynton as the interim head coach after May left.
NCAA rules allow players 15 days to transfer if their coach leaves.
Elliot Cadeau, Michigan’s point guard and Final Four Most Outstanding Player, chose to remain on the team.
Cadeau averaged 10.5 points and 5.9 assists last season.
Cadeau started his college career at North Carolina but transferred to Michigan before the 2025 season.
Cadeau played an important role in Michigan’s championship win, including scoring 19 points in the final game against UConn.
Cadeau expressed pride in overcoming challenges at North Carolina to earn the top player award at the Final Four.
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The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg, a college basketball champion from Michigan, who admitted he used to dislike Stephen Curry because he supported Kyrie Irving in 2016. Curry welcomed Lendeborg to the team, where he will learn from experienced players like Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
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Yaxel Lendeborg was a lottery pick by the Golden State Warriors in the recent NBA Draft.
Lendeborg won an NCAA championship with the Michigan Wolverines last season.
He said he previously "hated" Stephen Curry because he supported Kyrie Irving in 2016.
Stephen Curry responded positively and welcomed Lendeborg to the Warriors.
Lendeborg will join veteran players Curry, Draymond Green (four-time champion), and Jimmy Butler (six-time All-Star) on the team.
Two other Michigan Wolverines, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara, were also first-round picks and will play in the Western Conference.
Johnson Jr. went to the Dallas Mavericks and will reunite with former coach Dusty May.
Lendeborg and Mara will play for playoff-contending teams, while Johnson Jr. aims to build with his new team.
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Mauricio Pochettino showed frustration with reporters during a news conference after the United States lost 3-2 to Türkiye. He pointed out that despite the loss, his team still finished first in their group.
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Mauricio Pochettino is a soccer coach.
The United States lost a game to Türkiye with a score of 3-2.
This game was part of a group stage in a soccer competition.
Despite the loss, Pochettino said the U.S. team still won their group.
Pochettino appeared upset with the questions from reporters during the news conference.
The news conference happened on a Thursday night.
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Texas Tech’s 2026 football season will be shaped by three key games against Houston, Arizona, and TCU. The team is adjusting at quarterback, hoping new starter Will Hammond can lead them after challenges with previous quarterbacks.
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Texas Tech won their first Big 12 championship last year with a 12-1 record.
They lost 23-0 to Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, with quarterback Behren Morton throwing two interceptions.
Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby joined Texas Tech but ended his college career due to a gambling addiction.
Will Hammond will be the starting quarterback for Texas Tech in 2026.
Texas Tech faces Houston on September 18; Houston had a 10-3 record last year and their quarterback Conner Weigman is returning.
On October 31, Texas Tech plays Arizona, whose quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 3,228 yards and 29 touchdowns last season.
Texas Tech’s final regular-season game is against TCU on November 26, with TCU adapting to a new quarterback after losing Josh Hoover.
Texas Tech’s schedule includes some easier non-conference games before these big matchups.
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Marina Mabrey scored 53 points, tying the WNBA single-game scoring record, leading the Toronto Tempo to a 125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Mabrey made nine 3-pointers, and Toronto dominated the game, shooting well from long range and maintaining a large lead throughout.
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Marina Mabrey scored 53 points, tying the WNBA record.
Mabrey made 9 out of 18 three-point shots in the game.
Toronto Tempo won 125-97 against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Toronto shot 20-of-42 from beyond the three-point line as a team.
Maria Conde scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Julie Allemand scored 13 points and had a career-high 14 assists.
Los Angeles Sparks’ top scorers were Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby with 21 points each.
Sparks’ season-leading scorer Kelsey Plum missed the game due to a leg injury.
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The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish first in Group F at the World Cup and will play Morocco in the knockout stage. Tunisia lost all their group games and will leave the tournament without any points.
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The match ended with the Netherlands winning 3-1 over Tunisia.
The Netherlands scored two early goals, including one own goal by Tunisian player Ellyes Skhiri.
Brian Brobbey scored for the Netherlands, and Jan Paul van Hecke added a header later in the game.
Tunisia scored once in the second half through Hazem Mastouri.
The Netherlands topped Group F with 7 points, ahead of Japan.
Tunisia lost all three group matches and conceded 12 goals overall.
Tunisia’s coach Herve Renard was hired just a week before the last match, after their previous coach was fired.
The Netherlands will face Morocco in the round of 16 in Monterrey, Mexico.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball, ending their pursuit of Ja Morant, who is expected to leave the Memphis Grizzlies this summer. Potential new teams for Morant include the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Boston Celtics, each with reasons to want the star point guard.
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The Timberwolves completed a major trade to acquire LaMelo Ball.
Minnesota had been linked to several top players, including Ja Morant, but now focus on Ball.
The Memphis Grizzlies are likely to trade Ja Morant this offseason.
Miami Heat recently traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and might add Morant.
Toronto Raptors were interested in LaMelo Ball and could trade for Morant to strengthen their team.
Boston Celtics lack a strong point guard and could benefit from acquiring Morant.
Each possible team has players and assets that could be part of a trade with Memphis.
Morant’s move would reshape NBA team lineups and strategies for the next season.
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Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after playing three group games. They showed strong speed and skill, beating Ecuador and Curaçao and nearly defeating Germany.
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Ivory Coast was ranked 32nd before the tournament began.
They won against Ecuador with a late goal.
Ivory Coast lost to Germany by one goal but played well for most of the match.
They beat Curaçao with two early goals.
This is the first time Ivory Coast has moved on past the group stage at the World Cup.
Their playing style includes quick movements and creative teamwork.
Ivory Coast will play in the Round of 32 next.
The team’s overall group stage performance received a high grade.
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Toronto guard Marina Mabrey scored 53 points in a WNBA game, tying the league’s all-time single-game scoring record. She helped the Toronto Tempo win 125-97 against the Los Angeles Sparks and also matched the record for most three-pointers made in a game.
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Marina Mabrey scored 53 points on 17-for-28 shooting, including 9-for-18 from three-point range.
Her 53 points tie the WNBA single-game scoring record held by A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage.
Mabrey also tied the WNBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game.
She scored 19 points in the first quarter, one of three times this season she scored 18 or more points in a quarter.
Mabrey joined the Toronto Tempo in their first WNBA season after being selected in the 2026 Expansion Draft.
The Toronto Tempo beat the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 in this game.
Toronto signed Mabrey to a multi-year contract extension shortly after the draft.
The Tempo’s record is currently 9 wins and 9 losses this season.
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Ivory Coast’s football coach Emerse Fae expressed disappointment after former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger described Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football," calling it wild and less tactical. Fae, who once admired Schweinsteiger, said the comment could be seen as racist and emphasized that African football is also very technical and tactical.
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Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach their first World Cup knockout stage.
Former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger called Ivory Coast’s play "a bit unorthodox," "wild," and "not quite as tactical."
Schweinsteiger made these remarks as a TV pundit before Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae was saddened and disappointed by Schweinsteiger’s comments.
Fae admired Schweinsteiger during his playing career and was surprised by the remarks.
Schweinsteiger has not publicly responded to the criticism.
Fae stressed that African football is both physical and very tactical and technical.
Ivory Coast also defeated Ecuador, a strong team, earlier in the World Cup group stage.
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The Washington Commanders have announced their 2026 training camp and preseason schedules. Training camp will start on August 1 and include sessions open to the public and special days for season-ticket holders, military appreciation, and kids. The team’s preseason games are set for mid to late August, and their regular season will begin on September 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Training camp starts Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Some training camp practices are for season-ticket holders only; others are open to the public.
Special training camp days include Military Appreciation Day on August 7 and Kids Day on August 8.
The preseason games are: August 14 vs. Miami Dolphins, August 22 at Detroit Lions, and August 28 at Baltimore Ravens.
All training camp sessions take place at Commanders Park unless noted otherwise.
The regular season opener is on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The opening game will be televised on Fox.
This schedule follows a quiet NFL offseason period between minicamp and training camp.
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