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Argentina and Spain World Cup final halftime show exceeds planned duration
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured a 27-minute and 27-second halftime break caused by a complex musical production held at MetLife Stadium.
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Rafael Ortega
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Lionel Messi and Argentina locked in scoreless World Cup final with Spain
The 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium remains scoreless at halftime, with Spain controlling possession and Argentina losing defender Lisandro Martinez to injury.
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England beat France 6-4 as Saka scores hat-trick in World Cup bronze match
England secured a bronze medal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France. The match included a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappe becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
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Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history by scoring his 22nd career goal during a third-place playoff against England.
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Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record at London Diamond League
Josh Kerr set a new men's mile world record of 3:42.66 at the Novuna London Athletics Meet, surpassing the previous mark held by Hicham El Guerrouj.
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World Cup faces major climate risks as extreme weather threatens match play
Extreme weather and hazardous air quality disrupted final preparations for Spain and Argentina, highlighting concerns over the viability of summer tournaments.
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England beat France 6-4 to win World Cup bronze despite Mbappe record
England achieved their best World Cup finish since 1966 after defeating France in a 10-goal match. Kylian Mbappé set a new record as the tournament's all-time leading scorer during the contest.
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World Cup final air quality to improve as storms clear wildfire smoke
Meteorologists expect incoming storms to clear thick smoke from the region, leading to improved air quality for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. FIFA officials have confirmed the match remains on schedule as they continue to monitor local atmospheric conditions.
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Chelsea agree record £117m transfer deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement for the £117 million transfer of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old has agreed to a six-year contract.
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Franco Colapinto says World Cup final nerves outweigh Belgian GP tension
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto admits he is more nervous about the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain than his own race at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Lewis Hamilton to race in Belgian GP qualifying after practice crash
Ferrari has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton's car will be ready for qualifying after he suffered a significant crash during the final practice session.
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Ryan Fox surges at The Open as third round action tightens leaderboard
Ryan Fox has mounted a charge during the third round of The Open, shaking up the leaderboard while Bryson DeChambeau continues play following a penalty.
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Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty at British Open after ruling
Bryson DeChambeau dropped to a tie for fifth at the 2026 Open Championship after receiving a two-stroke penalty for violating Rule 8.1a on the fifth hole.
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Bryson DeChambeau confirms he will play in The Open despite penalty
Bryson DeChambeau confirmed his participation in the third round of The Open after a post-round penalty revised his score to five-under par. He now looks to close a three-stroke gap on tournament leader Lucas Herbert.
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Donald Trump criticizes Thomas Tuchel's tactics in England loss
US President Donald Trump publicly questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina. Tuchel dismissed the critique, questioning the relevance of political figures in football analysis.
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Thomas Tuchel defends tactics after England's World Cup semi-final loss
England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactics and attributed the semi-final defeat to Argentina to a lack of physical and mental resilience.
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Sir Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, dies aged 89
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Sir Garfield Sobers, a global icon who redefined athletic excellence as the sport's most complete all-rounder. The Barbadian legend, who scored 8,032 Test runs, passed away on 17 July 2026.
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Marcus Rashford sees £40m Manchester United exit clause expire
The expiration of Marcus Rashford’s £40 million exit clause means any club wishing to sign him must now enter open-ended negotiations with Manchester United.
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Bryson DeChambeau assessed 2-shot penalty for improving lie on 5th hole
Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 Open Championship after officials ruled he inadvertently violated Rule 8.1 on the fifth hole.
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West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies at 89
Sir Garfield Sobers, the iconic West Indian cricketer hailed as the sport's preeminent all-rounder, has died at 89 in his native Barbados. He leaves behind an unmatched legacy of sporting excellence and historic international records.