Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, ending France’s chance for a third title. Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final of the tournament held in the United States.
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Spain scored first with a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal in the first half.
Pedro Porro scored the second goal in the second half.
France was the favorite after strong performances but failed to score on target in the first half.
France’s defender William Saliba left the game due to a back injury.
Spain’s defense and quick passing helped control the game and keep France from scoring.
France coach Didier Deschamps will step down after the tournament.
Spain has only allowed one goal in the entire World Cup so far.
The final will be against England or Argentina, and Spain aims to win their second World Cup title after 16 years.
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Spain won against France 2-0 in the semi-final match of the 2026 World Cup held in Dallas. The goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, allowing Spain to advance to the final.
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The match was a semi-final in the 2026 World Cup.
Spain beat France with a score of 2-0.
The game took place in Dallas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored one goal for Spain.
Pedro Porro scored the other goal for Spain.
Spain will compete in the World Cup final.
The article focused on the game result and Spain’s victory.
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Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final for the first time since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty and Pedro Porro added a second goal, helping Spain advance to face either Argentina or England in the final.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal in the 22nd minute after a foul on Lamine Yamal.
Pedro Porro scored the second goal shortly after the penalty.
Teenager Lamine Yamal played an important role and helped create the penalty chance.
Spain will play either Argentina or England in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
France, ranked number one by FIFA, will play in the third-place game on Saturday.
This is the third year in a row Spain has beaten France in a major tournament semifinal.
Oyarzabal’s penalty was his fifth goal in this World Cup and his 30th for Spain in international matches.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas, reaching their first final since 2010. Spain will play either England or Argentina in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.
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Spain won the match against France with a score of 2-0.
Spain’s goals included a penalty scored by Mikel Oyarzabal.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon kept a clean sheet, meaning no goals were scored against him.
France’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved the penalty but was beaten later in the game.
France defender William Saliba was injured and had to leave the game.
Spain’s midfielder Rodri had a strong game, dominating France’s midfield.
Young player Lamine Yamal won the penalty for Spain and had a goal disallowed for offside.
Spain will face England or Argentina in the World Cup final.
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England and Argentina will play in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta, marking their first meeting in 21 years. Key players for this match include England’s Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Anthony Gordon, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez, all of whom have been important in their teams' progress.
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England and Argentina face each other in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta.
This is their first World Cup match against each other in 21 years.
Jude Bellingham has scored 6 goals and assisted once, playing 574 minutes so far.
Harry Kane has also scored 6 goals with 1 assist, playing 627 minutes.
Anthony Gordon has not scored but has provided 3 assists in 327 minutes.
Lionel Messi has scored 8 goals with 2 assists, playing 608 minutes.
Lautaro Martinez scored 2 goals with 1 assist, playing 347 minutes.
These players have been key contributors to their teams reaching the semifinals.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal, reaching their first final since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal, and Pedro Porro added another goal, helping Spain advance to the final to face either Argentina or England.
Key Facts
The match took place in Arlington, Texas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty kick after a play by teenager Lamine Yamal.
Pedro Porro scored Spain’s second goal.
Spain’s 2-0 win was their first World Cup final appearance since winning in 2010.
France’s Kylian Mbappé and team aimed for a third straight final but will play for third place instead.
Spain’s teenager Lamine Yamal played a key role and nearly scored from an offside call.
Spain will play the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, against Argentina or England.
France, ranked top by FIFA, lost and will play the third-place match in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden will be suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season. Snowden can still play in preseason games, but his suspension starts when the team’s roster is cut to 53 players before the regular season.
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Charles Snowden signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys worth $1.075 million.
He will lose about $189,705 by missing three regular-season games.
Snowden played two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, appearing in 31 games and starting 18.
He has 67 tackles, 6 passes defended, 4.5 sacks, and 1 interception in his career.
The suspension does not affect preseason activities like training camp and preseason games.
Cowboys added new players to their defense in the offseason, including Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence.
Despite Snowden’s suspension, the Cowboys still have several players to strengthen their pass rush.
The suspension starts when the roster is reduced to 53 players before Week 1.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal held in Arlington, Texas. Spain will play in the final against the winner of the Argentina vs. England match.
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Spain scored their first goal in the 22nd minute with a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal.
The penalty was given after teenager Lamine Yamal was fouled by France's Lucas Digne.
Spain's second goal was scored by Pedro Porro in the 58th minute.
France is the top-ranked team in FIFA but allowed only three goals so far in the tournament.
Spain has allowed only one goal in the tournament up to this point.
France was trying to reach its third straight World Cup final but lost.
Kylian Mbappé played for France and was tied with Lionel Messi for most goals in this tournament.
The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium to reach the 2026 World Cup final. Spain scored a penalty in the first half and another goal early in the second half, stopping France from winning the title for the third time.
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Spain beat France with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro.
The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Spain will face the winner of England vs. Argentina in the final in New Jersey.
France was the tournament favorite, known for a strong attack led by Kylian Mbappé and others.
Spain controlled the midfield, limiting France’s chances throughout the game.
French defender William Saliba left the game injured and was replaced.
Spain had two previous wins against France in competitive matches before this game.
Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, and defender Dayot Upamecano made key plays to stop French attacks.
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Erling Haaland, a top soccer player for Norway and Manchester City, played in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, helping Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time. After Norway was eliminated by England, Haaland went on holiday in Sicily, where he was seen with singer Jennifer Lopez at a fashion event.
Key Facts
Norway competed in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Haaland scored seven goals and helped Norway win its first knockout stage match against Ivory Coast.
Norway reached the quarterfinal for the first time but lost to England in extra time.
Haaland expressed satisfaction with his World Cup experience despite the loss.
Haaland was spotted with Jennifer Lopez at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show in Sicily.
Haaland attended the event with his longtime partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen.
Manchester City will start preseason friendlies on August 1, with Premier League matches beginning on August 23.
Haaland is the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner and signed a long-term contract extension with Manchester City in January 2025.
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Florida State University is hiring Tom Herman, a former head football coach, to join their coaching staff. Herman could become the new head coach if they decide to replace current coach Mike Norvell.
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Tom Herman has been head coach at Houston, Texas, and Florida Atlantic universities.
Herman had his best season in 2015 with Houston, winning 13 games and the Peach Bowl.
He also led Texas to a 10-4 record in 2018, including a Sugar Bowl win.
Herman was fired from Texas in 2021 and from Florida Atlantic during his second season.
He worked as an offensive analyst for the Chicago Bears in between coaching jobs.
Mike Norvell has been head coach at Florida State for six seasons with mixed results.
Norvell led Florida State to an undefeated regular season and ACC Championship in 2023 but then had poor seasons afterward.
Florida State may replace Norvell midseason, and Herman’s experience could help maintain team stability.
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USA Basketball is adding two NBA head coaches, Mark Daigneault and JB Bickerstaff, to Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff. They will assist Spoelstra as the team prepares for World Cup qualifiers and the 2028 Olympics.
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Erik Spoelstra became USA Basketball’s head coach after Steve Kerr led the team to Olympic gold in 2024.
Mark Daigneault (Oklahoma City Thunder) and JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons) are expected to join as assistant coaches.
Both Daigneault and Bickerstaff have never coached the USA national team before.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has been an assistant coach with USA Basketball since 2021.
Daigneault’s Thunder team earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season.
Bickerstaff’s Pistons team earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season.
USA Basketball will play World Cup qualifying games in August against Chile and Colombia.
The team is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Darryn Peterson was picked second overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. After some games in the Summer League, an NBA scout praised Peterson's skills and said he could set a new standard for top NBA guards, alongside Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
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Darryn Peterson was selected as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
An NBA scout said Peterson has the most polished offensive skills of any guard drafted in the last 10 years.
The scout believes Peterson and Anthony Edwards could become the new standard for NBA guards.
Peterson scored 26.5 points per game in his first two Summer League games, with strong shooting percentages.
In his Las Vegas Summer League debut, Peterson scored 24 points but had some struggles with shooting and turnovers.
Peterson enjoys playing as the main scorer for the Jazz's Summer League team and feels more confident than he did playing college basketball at Kansas.
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France lost their key defender William Saliba to a non-contact injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain. France conceded their first goal of the tournament in this match after a penalty was awarded to Spain in the 20th minute.
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France had not fallen behind in any of their first six World Cup matches before facing Spain.
Lucas Digne committed a penalty by kicking Spain’s Lamine Yamal in the thigh while trying to clear the ball.
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty, giving Spain the lead.
William Saliba, who had played almost every minute for France in the tournament, was injured without contact.
Saliba was replaced by Maxence Lacroix in the match.
Saliba has been an important player for France and also helps Arsenal, who recently won the Premier League.
Saliba was uncertain to play in the World Cup earlier due to a back injury.
Before this game, France had conceded only two goals in the whole tournament.
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The Washington Wizards have decided to stop AJ Dybantsa, their top draft pick, from playing the rest of the NBA Summer League to avoid injury. Dybantsa showed strong performances in two games, but the team prefers to keep him healthy for the upcoming regular season.
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AJ Dybantsa is the Wizards' No. 1 draft pick and played two Summer League games.
He scored 35 points in his first game, tying a rookie record for a debut.
Dybantsa averaged 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.5 blocks, and played about 25 minutes per game.
The Wizards also shut down players Will Riley and Tre Johnson from the Summer League.
Wizards coach T.J. Sorrentine said the players had enough preparation from camp and games.
The Wizards are 2-0 in games Dybantsa played during Summer League.
Dybantsa should play a key role next season alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis.
The NBA regular season schedule begins in late October but has not been released yet.
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James Cook, a top running back for the Buffalo Bills, sees the 2026 season as a crucial chance for the team to win a Super Bowl. Despite strong individual performances and consistent playoff appearances, the Bills have struggled to reach the championship, prompting coaching changes and new player additions to strengthen the team.
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James Cook was a second-round NFL draft pick in 2022 and has improved each year.
In 2025, Cook led the league with 1,621 rushing yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns.
Cook was named to the Pro Bowl three times and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
The Buffalo Bills have made the playoffs seven years in a row but have not won the Super Bowl.
The team fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons and hired Joe Brady as the new head coach for 2026.
Buffalo also added new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard and acquired several new players, including DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb.
Josh Allen, the Bills’ star quarterback, is considered one of the best players and is still performing at a high level.
Fans and players have high expectations for the 2026 season to break past previous playoff losses.
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Rory McIlroy, a top golfer who has won the Masters twice in a row, said he does not worry much about his legacy or how people will remember him. He and another top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, both said they focus on living their lives rather than trying to make history.
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Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament two times in a row.
McIlroy is one of six men in golf history to complete a "career Grand Slam," meaning he has won all four major golf tournaments at least once.
McIlroy said he does not care much about how his legacy will be remembered after he dies.
Scottie Scheffler, the current World No. 1 golfer, expressed similar thoughts about not playing for a place in history.
Both golfers shared the idea that life ends and they focus on what they do now.
McIlroy is preparing for the 2026 Open Championship and will start his first round on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
He will play with golfers Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick in that round.
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Leeds United have agreed to pay £34.1 million to the Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic. The 23-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international has not yet finalized personal terms or completed a medical.
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Leeds United agreed a £34.1 million fee with Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Muharemovic is 23 years old and plays as a centre-back (defender).
Other Premier League clubs are also interested in signing him.
He would replace Pascal Struijk, who recently moved to Brighton for £20 million.
Muharemovic played three matches for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the recent World Cup.
He started his career in Austria with Wolfsberger in 2021 and later joined Juventus but did not play for their main team.
Juventus will receive half of the transfer fee due to a clause from a previous deal.
Muharemovic was involved in a World Cup incident where a US player was red-carded but later had that suspension lifted after President Trump and White House officials intervened.
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Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah will not play for England in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Henderson is recovering from arm surgery, and Quansah is suspended because of a red card.
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Jordan Henderson is recovering from surgery on a broken arm.
Jarell Quansah received a red card in the last 16 match and is suspended.
England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, can choose from other players for the upcoming match.
The starting defense used in the quarter-final against Norway included Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Nico O'Reilly.
Coach Tuchel liked how the defense performed in the win against Norway.
Declan Rice got sick before the Norway game but has since improved and trained fully.
Rice is expected to play in the semi-final match in Atlanta.
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Brian Kelly, former Notre Dame football coach, clarified that he never said Notre Dame could not win a national championship. He explained he chose to leave to coach at LSU because he wanted to be at a place with a chance to win a title. Kelly was fired by LSU during the 2025 season after mixed results.
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Brian Kelly left Notre Dame in 2021 to become LSU's head coach.
Kelly denied saying Notre Dame could not win a national championship.
He said people misunderstood his words; he wanted to coach where winning a championship was possible.
Kelly spent over a decade coaching Notre Dame and often had strong seasons.
Notre Dame played in national championship games but lost in 2012, 2018, and 2020.
Kelly had good early seasons at LSU but was fired during the 2025 season after a 5-3 start.
Marcus Freeman is now Notre Dame’s head coach and recently nearly won a national title.
Notre Dame’s last national championship was in 1988.
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