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The 2026 World Cup has narrowed from 48 teams to eight, with quarterfinal matches promising intense competition and defining moments.
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Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the World Cup last 16, advancing to meet defending champions Argentina in the quarterfinals.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 12:48 AM
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Switzerland advances to face defending champion Argentina after a scoreless draw and 4-3 penalty shootout win in Vancouver.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 8, 2026, 12:12 AM
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Switzerland advances to face defending champion Argentina after a scoreless draw and 4-3 penalty shootout win against Colombia.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 7, 2026, 11:56 PM
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Switzerland will play Colombia in Vancouver in the World Cup round of 16, missing their 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi due to injury. The winner will meet defending champions Argentina.
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Argentina edges closer to defending their World Cup title with a thrilling win against Egypt, highlighted by Messi's crucial goal.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 7, 2026, 6:56 PM
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Argentina staged a dramatic comeback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to narrowly defeat Egypt, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role despite a missed penalty.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 6:15 PM
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Egypt takes a surprising lead with a goal and crucial saves against Argentina, including a penalty stop on Messi, in Atlanta.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 5:58 PM
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As the World Cup Round of 16 concludes, Argentina prepares to face Egypt while Switzerland takes on Colombia, with betting interest focused on these matchups and the corners market.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 3:40 PM
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump criticized fellow member states for their lack of support in Middle East operations and renewed calls for U.S. control over Greenland, while urging NATO allies to increase defense spending.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 10:21 AM
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Despite Egypt's controversial exit, the team earned widespread praise from fans worldwide, while Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals following a remarkable comeback.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 9:43 AM
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As Egypt advances undefeated to the World Cup round of 16, comparisons arise between Mohamed Salah’s current squad and the celebrated but World Cup-absent ‘golden generation’ of Egyptian football.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 3:20 PM
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As Egypt advances undefeated to the World Cup round of 16, debates continue over the legacy of the nation’s past football stars.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 2:57 PM
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John Harkes reflects on the US men's national team's World Cup journey and the opportunity to inspire a new generation of soccer fans.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 2:06 PM
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England secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against co-host Mexico at the Azteca Stadium despite being reduced to ten men, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive tournament.
France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 5:11 AM
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As the largest FIFA World Cup in history progresses into its fourth week, fewer than half of the original 48 teams remain, with quarterfinal matches set across multiple stadiums in the United States and Canada.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 4:26 AM
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Norway secured their first-ever World Cup quarter-final berth with a 2-1 victory over five-time champions Brazil, who suffered their earliest exit since 1990.
France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 2:36 AM
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Morocco defeated co-host Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the quarter-finals, while Cape Verde's first World Cup appearance concluded without a win but left a lasting impression.
France 24 English | Jul 4, 2026, 8:17 AM
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Brockton enacts overnight curfew citing safety concerns following previous World Cup celebrations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 AM
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout stage goal, but a last-minute VAR offside call denied Croatia an equalizer, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the next round.
France 24 English | Jul 3, 2026, 3:03 AM
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Two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff narrowly defeated Argentina's Solana Sierra in a tense third-round Wimbledon match, securing her place in the tournament's later stages.
CNA Latest News | Jul 1, 2026, 6:35 PM
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Fifth seed Alex de Minaur secured a dominant first-round win at Wimbledon, becoming one of only two Australian men to progress, as several compatriots faced early exits.
ABC Australia News | Jun 30, 2026, 10:36 PM