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Spain defeated France to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Spain defeated France to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, advancing from the Dallas semi-final to face the winner of England against Argentina in New Jersey
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Thai zoo hippo Moo Deng predicts different World Cup finals in conflicting reports
A pygmy hippo at a Thai zoo took part in a playful World Cup prediction stunt, but the reported final matchup differed: one account said France vs. England, another said France vs. Argentina.
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French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead of World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets in Arlington, Texas, before the World Cup semi-final, with the winners set to meet England or Argentina.
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Reports on FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony put Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Nicole Scherzinger in different headline roles
One source says Tom Cruise will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, another says Cruise and IShowSpeed will headline, while a separate report names Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini as performers.
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Senegal football federation parts ways with coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
The Senegalese Football Federation has parted ways with national team manager Pape Thiaw after Senegal’s controversial elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
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France face Spain in World Cup semi-final in Dallas, aiming for a third consecutive final
France are taking on Spain in Dallas in the World Cup semi-final as Les Bleus chase a third straight place in the final, a feat only one other nation has managed.
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Norway's World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time quarter-final defeat to England, followed by a heroes' welcome at home from tens of thousands of fans in Oslo
Reports said Norway fell 2-1 to England in extra time in the quarter-finals in Miami before being greeted in Oslo by a huge homecoming crowd that one account put at 90,000 and another at more than 100,000.
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Erling Haaland returns from the World Cup with custom Stetsons, cowboy boots and a stuffed raccoon
The Norwegian superstar came home with a haul of souvenirs that included custom hats, boots and a stuffed raccoon, according to the reports.
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Baseball All-Stars oppose MLB salary cap proposal, but say there is still time to reach a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among the players saying they will never agree to a salary cap, yet they believe a conflict that could affect the 2027 season can still be avoided.
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Jannik Sinner won back-to-back Wimbledon titles, defeating Zverev
The victory came as Laila Hasanovic, described as the Danish model and Miss Universe finalist, drew viral attention during the final.
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Kaizer Chiefs draw with Rangers in Spain, next face Al Kholood on Wednesday
Kaizer Chiefs drew with Rangers during their Spain tour and will play Saudi Arabia's Al Kholood on Wednesday.
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Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his second straight Wimbledon championship and retain the world No. 1's crown at the All England Club.