France will play Spain, and Argentina will face England in the World Cup semifinal matches on Tuesday. The winners will compete in the final to win the championship.
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The World Cup semifinals feature France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England.
These matches determine which teams will advance to the final game.
The games are scheduled for Tuesday.
Folarin Balogun, a player from the U.S. Men's National Team, discussed a recent red card he received.
The article highlights key points to watch during the semifinal games.
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Meleek Thomas, a new player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has performed very well in the NBA Summer League, scoring 20 or more points in each game so far. He leads all rookies in scoring and shows potential to join the Cavaliers' main team, although his future role is still uncertain.
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Meleek Thomas scored 35 points against the Miami Heat with a high shooting accuracy.
He also scored 30 points with seven assists in a previous game against the Detroit Pistons.
Thomas is averaging 28.3 points per game in the NBA Summer League, leading all rookies.
He was picked 34th overall in the NBA draft by the Cavaliers.
Thomas played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks, averaging 15.6 points per game last season.
The Cavaliers have a strong guard lineup, including James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dennis Schroder, and Max Strus.
There are rumors LeBron James might join the Cavaliers next season.
Thomas might still play in the G League, the NBA’s development league, to improve his skills before joining the main team.
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Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall NBA draft pick, had two strong Summer League games for the Chicago Bulls, scoring 35 points in his debut and 19 points in the next game. Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick playing for the Utah Jazz, watched from courtside and had a surprised reaction to Wilson’s impressive dunk.
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Caleb Wilson is the 4th overall pick and plays for the Chicago Bulls.
Wilson scored 35 points and made seven three-pointers in his first Summer League game.
In his second game, Wilson scored 19 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and had 5 blocks.
Wilson performed a highlight-reel dunk against the Utah Jazz.
Darryn Peterson, the 2nd overall pick for Utah Jazz, did not play due to load management but watched courtside.
Peterson’s reaction to Wilson’s dunk became popular on social media.
Wilson said he struggled at times and is adjusting as a rookie in the NBA.
The Bulls lost both Summer League games mentioned in the article.
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Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, says he expected President Trump’s involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension to cause controversy. Balogun was initially banned for a game after a red card but was allowed to play after the suspension was delayed, leading to debate and a formal complaint against FIFA and its president for breaking rules on political neutrality.
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Folarin Balogun received a red card in a World Cup game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee suspended his one-game ban for a year, letting him play in the next match.
President Trump said he intervened personally to help Balogun and the U.S. team.
Human rights group FairSquare filed a complaint accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaking political neutrality rules.
Infantino became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2020.
The complaint alleges multiple breaches of the IOC’s rules and ethics related to this case.
FIFA has not explained why the suspension of Balogun’s ban was made.
The Norwegian football federation and 50 European Parliament members have urged FIFA’s ethics committee to investigate the complaint.
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Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 of the Tour de France on Bastille Day, extending his overall lead in the race to over three and a half minutes ahead of Jonas Vingegaard. This victory was Pogacar’s 24th Tour de France stage win and his third stage win during the 2026 race.
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Tadej Pogacar won the 10th stage of the Tour de France on July 14, 2026, which was Bastille Day in France.
He increased his overall lead to 3 minutes 36 seconds ahead of second-place Jonas Vingegaard.
This was Pogacar’s 24th stage victory in Tour de France history.
Pogacar won by making a solo attack late in the 166.6 km mountainous stage.
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel finished second on the day, while French rider Paul Seixas came third.
Jonas Vingegaard finished seventh on the stage and lost time to Pogacar.
Pogacar is now close to ranking fourth in all-time Tour de France stage wins.
The race took place in the Cantal mountains, including steep climbs like Puy Mary and Col de Pertus.
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Spain and France will play against each other in the semifinals of the 2026 Football World Cup. Spanish player Lamine Yamal said Spain is not afraid of France, while French coach Didier Deschamps expects an exciting game.
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The 2026 Football World Cup is near its end, with semifinals taking place.
Spain is playing France in one semifinal match.
England will play Argentina in the other semifinal match.
Spanish star Lamine Yamal said Spain has no fear facing France.
French coach Didier Deschamps called the upcoming game “spectacular.”
The semifinal match between France and Spain is happening in Dallas.
The article includes references to other World Cup news and events.
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A train station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed "Jude Bellingham Station" before England’s World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. Fans are hopeful that the midfielder Jude Bellingham will help England reach their first World Cup final since 1966.
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The renaming is temporary and applies only to a station in southeast London.
The name change honors Jude Bellingham, an English midfielder.
The renaming happened just before England’s semi-final World Cup match against Argentina.
England has not reached the World Cup final since 1966.
The event aims to celebrate the team and build fan excitement before the game.
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The Premier League has many players in the World Cup semi-finals, but mostly defenders rather than attackers. While teams like France, Spain, and Argentina field forwards playing for clubs outside England, their defenders often play in the Premier League.
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The four World Cup semi-final teams have 41 players who last season played in the Premier League.
England’s defensive line in the quarter-finals was made up completely of Premier League players.
Other countries like Argentina, France, and Spain also rely heavily on Premier League defenders.
Most attacking players in the semi-finals play for clubs in leagues outside England, like La Liga in Spain or Ligue 1 in France.
England’s forwards in the World Cup mostly do not play in the Premier League next season.
None of France’s goals in the tournament came from Premier League-based players.
Four goals for Argentina and three goals for Spain came from players in the Premier League.
This shows the Premier League excels in defending talent at the World Cup but less so in top-level attacking players.
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Golfer Wyndham Clark used a clothing hanger as a training tool to help improve his wrist position before the Open Championship. He explained that this old technique helps him adjust his wrist angle to control the clubface better during his swing.
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Wyndham Clark was seen using a hanger as a training aid before the Open Championship.
The hanger helps him work on the angle and position of his left wrist in his golf swing.
Clark said this method is an old, well-known training technique.
He and his swing coach are working on making his wrist flatter during the swing.
Clark admitted his swing was a bit off recently, especially after a poor Sunday round.
Despite this, he has finished in the top 13 in his last six tournaments.
He has won two major tournaments recently, including his second U.S. Open title.
Clark recently shot a 71 in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open while in contention.
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Suni Lee, a U.S. gymnastics star and 2020 Olympic all-around champion, announced she is returning to gymnastics about two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She recently shared a video on Instagram showing she is back in training after taking a break following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Suni Lee won the all-around gymnastics gold medal at the 2020 Olympics.
She has earned six Olympic medals in total.
Lee took a break after competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
At the 2024 Games, she helped the U.S. team win gold and won bronze medals in the all-around and uneven bars events.
She announced her return to gymnastics via Instagram at age 23.
Lee aims to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jade Carey, another 2024 Olympic gold medalist, has also returned to competition and is targeting the 2028 Games.
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The article highlights the most memorable moments from the Home Run Derby, an event that marks the start of baseball's All-Star Week. It features a recap presented by ABC News' Sam Champion.
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The Home Run Derby is part of baseball's All-Star Week festivities.
ABC News' Sam Champion shared the key moments from the event.
The Derby showcases players competing to hit the most home runs.
The event generates excitement and attention among baseball fans.
The recap was published on July 14, 2026.
The article is part of ABC News coverage, which includes other current news stories and live streams.
The Home Run Derby is considered an important preview to the All-Star game and highlights top baseball talent.
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Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, was initially given a red card and suspended during the World Cup knockout stage but FIFA later lifted the suspension. President Donald Trump called FIFA to ask for a review of the decision, which was already under consideration, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.
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Balogun received a red card during the U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match.
The red card meant he was ejected from that game and suspended for the next match.
President Trump contacted FIFA's president to review the red card decision.
FIFA lifted Balogun’s one-game suspension after review.
Balogun disagreed with the original red card, saying it was accidental.
The U.S. won the Bosnia and Herzegovina match 2-0 despite being down a player.
Balogun played in the next game, which the U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium.
Balogun said he felt supported by his teammates and expects to play in future World Cups.
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Bryson DeChambeau, a top golfer, missed the cut in the first three major golf tournaments in 2026 after strong performances in 2024 and 2025. He remains focused on winning and improving as he enters the final major tournament of the year.
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DeChambeau finished in the top 10 six times in eight major tournaments during 2024 and 2025.
He won one major tournament in that period.
In 2026, he missed the cut in the first three major golf events.
Missing the cut means he did not advance to the final rounds of the tournament.
DeChambeau says he is not trying to send a message to others, just himself.
His main goal is to win, although a solid performance would also please him.
He will play the final major alongside Scottie Scheffler and Tyrrell Hatton.
The tournament tee-off time for DeChambeau is 2:58 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Ismail Elfath, a Moroccan-American referee, will officiate the FIFA World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina. Elfath has refereed multiple matches in this tournament and has a long career in Major League Soccer and international events.
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Ismail Elfath was born in Casablanca, Morocco, and moved to the US in 2001 through the Diversity Visa Program.
He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Texas and lives in Austin, Texas.
Elfath started refereeing after experiencing poor refereeing as a player in amateur soccer.
He became a Major League Soccer referee in 2012 and has been named MLS Referee of the Year twice.
Elfath became a FIFA referee in 2016 and was part of the first on-field Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review.
He has officiated at major tournaments like the Tokyo Olympics and Africa Cup of Nations.
Elfath made his World Cup debut in 2022 and will appear in his second World Cup in 2026.
He is one of eight US referees working at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Golfer Jon Rahm, who missed the cut at the recent U.S. Open, remains confident about his chances at the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in England. He prepared by playing in the Scottish Open and is familiar with the challenging Royal Birkdale course.
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Jon Rahm missed the cut at the U.S. Open but stays confident for the Open Championship.
The Open Championship will take place at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
Rahm played in the Scottish Open before the Open Championship and finished tied for 36th place.
He had previously played Royal Birkdale in 2017, finishing tied for 44th place.
Rahm will play alongside Jordan Spieth and Tommy Fleetwood at the Open Championship.
The tournament features varied weather and challenging shots, making it a tough course.
Their group will tee off at 3:09 a.m. Eastern Time.
Rahm is excited about the competition and the unique challenges the course will present.
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Justin Rose, a well-known golf player, said winning the Open Championship is the biggest goal for him, especially as a British player. Although he has done well in other major golf tournaments, he has not yet won the Open Championship but believes he still has time to achieve it.
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Justin Rose has won many major golf events, including the Ryder Cup and the U.S. Open.
He has not yet won the Open Championship or the Masters, though he has come close.
Rose feels that winning the Open Championship is the most important prize for a British golfer.
He started competing for the Open Championship as a young teenager, showing long-term passion.
Rose has made four top 10 finishes at the Open Championship, fewer than at the other majors.
At 45 years old, Rose is playing some of his best golf and has strong recent finishes in major tournaments.
His best career run in majors was in 2007, finishing in the top 12 in three events.
Rose believes he has plenty of time left to win the Open Championship.
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Caleb Wilson has impressed fans and opponents in the NBA Summer League with high scoring games, including a 35-point debut. However, he has struggled with his free-throw shooting, missing many attempts, which he acknowledges and plans to improve.
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Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his first Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In his second game, he had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
Wilson missed all six free throws in a game against the Utah Jazz.
He made only 2 out of 6 free throws in his first game.
Wilson says he shoots better when in rhythm and moving, but struggles with stationary free throws.
The Bulls lost both games Wilson played in, starting the Summer League with a 0-2 record.
Wilson and the Bulls are preparing for a game against the Washington Wizards and top draft pick AJ Dybantsa.
Wilson aims to improve his free-throw shooting because those points can change the outcome of games.
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Louis Oosthuizen, a former Open Championship winner, withdrew from this year’s Open Championship and a LIV Golf event because of a back injury. He said he will focus on recovery and hopes to return to playing soon.
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Oosthuizen pulled out of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club due to a back injury.
He also withdrew from LIV Golf’s JCB event.
Oosthuizen had strong performances in 2021, finishing in the top five in three major tournaments.
Since joining LIV Golf and leaving the PGA Tour, his performance has declined.
He missed the cut in the last two Open Championships before this withdrawal.
Aldrich Potgieter took Oosthuizen’s spot in the Open Championship after the withdrawal.
Oosthuizen expressed disappointment but is prioritizing his health and recovery.
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Jordan Walker won the MLB Home Run Derby by hitting 12 home runs in the final round against Kyle Schwarber. He earned $1 million as prize money, which is more than his current salary with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Walker defeated Kyle Schwarber with a final score of 12-11 home runs.
The winner of the Home Run Derby receives $1 million in prize money.
Walker’s one-year contract salary with the St. Louis Cardinals is $799,400.
Walker hit 22 home runs this season, ranking tied for 10th overall in MLB.
He is the first player from the Cardinals to win the Home Run Derby.
Walker will play in his first All-Star Game following his Derby win.
Barry Bonds praised the Home Run Derby, calling it the greatest he has ever seen.
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France is getting ready to play against Spain in a World Cup semifinal match. The game is expected to be very exciting because both teams have strong players and good defenses.
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The match is a World Cup semifinal between France and Spain.
It will take place on Tuesday.
French players like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are key figures for their team.
Spain's defense has only allowed one goal so far in the tournament.
Fans from both countries hope their team will reach the final on Sunday.
The World Cup 2026 is happening in the USA.
The article mentions the teams by their nicknames: Les Bleus (France) and La Roja (Spain).
The coverage includes a video report by Camille Corcoran.
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