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World Cup Round of 16 Matches and Heat Concerns

The World Cup Round of 16 is underway, with Egypt advancing after a penalty shootout victory against Australia. Meanwhile, France is preparing for an extreme heat threat in their match against Paraguay, prompting calls for FIFA to address player safety.

3 Jul, 08:04 — 3 Jul, 21:31
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BBCHigh1d ago

William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast

The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

Louisiana Supreme Court Pauses Case Against State Attorney General

Just hours after a New Orleans grand jury indicted Attorney General Liz Murrill on bullying charges, the court intervened, citing potential flaws in the process.

By Rick Rojas

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bloombergHigh1d ago

StubHub Probed by Texas Over FIFA World Cup Ticket Cancellations - Bloomberg.com

StubHub Probed by Texas Over FIFA World Cup Ticket Cancellations  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High1d ago

StubHub under investigation over alleged ‘ghost ticketing’ at World Cup

Texas attorney-general probes whether group is ‘cancelling or failing to provide’ purchases through its website

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The GuardianMostly Factual22h ago

Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/8am AEST/11pm BST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Tom Tom will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s a look at this match from Graham Ruthven’s daily watch guide: Continue reading...

By Tom Lutz

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual21h ago

Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit

The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco sparked an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.

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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

Argentina over 2.5 goals and the draw in Australia vs Egypt are the top World Cup 2026 Round of 16 bets

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 betting picks target the Australia vs. Egypt draw, Argentina over 2.5 goals, and a Colombia vs. Ghana prediction.

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cbcHigh22h ago

Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World ​Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.

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France 24High22h ago

England-Mexico World Cup match could be moved earlier due to storm risk

The round of 16 World Cup match between England and Mexico could be moved forward to noon local time on Sunday due to a risk of storms and flodding near Mexico City's Aztecaon stadium, local media reported. Fifa has yet to confirm the time change.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual20h ago

USA’s Folarin Balogun breaks silence on controversial World Cup red card that rules him out of Belgium clash

Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina after landing on the ankle of his opponent

By Sam Tobin

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Business InsiderMostly Factual23h ago

Taking my dad to the World Cup after his stroke taught me a lot. Mostly, it taught me not to underestimate him.

The author's dad suffered a stroke six months ago. Courtesy of the author I planned a World Cup outing for my father after his stroke. Navigating accessibility proved harder than I expected. The experience changed how I think about caregiving and independence. The hard part is over, I thought. Our seats were around the corner. We were here to see local history in the making: Seattle, my beloved hometown, becoming an internationally recognized soccer city. Then I turned the corner — and face...

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forbes1d ago

Elevation Or Altitude? England’s World Cup Challenge In Mexico - Forbes

Elevation Or Altitude? England’s World Cup Challenge In Mexico  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual20h ago

Mbappé is hot for France. The World Cup game against Paraguay is going to be a scorcher in Philly

For the complainers that hydration breaks have watered down the pace of play at the World Cup, consider the steamy, sticky, downright miserable heatwave colliding with the France-Paraguay knockout game Saturday. It's going to be hot in Philly. Philadelphia was set to celebrate the country's 250th birthday on July 4 weekend with a stacked calendar but, instead, events ranging from a Queen Latifah concert to a Semiquincentennial parade were canceled and a Liberty Medal ceremony honoring Pope ...

By DAN GELSTON

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

IShowSpeed reveals plans to stream Lionel Messi’s Argentina vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup knockout match from the stadium

IShowSpeed is set to livestream Argentina’s Round of 32 match against Cape Verde from the stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The update was shared by IShowSpeedHQ and confirmed through his official YouTube schedule. The match also marks Lionel Messi’s first knockout game of the tournament as Speed continues his plan to stream every Round of 32 fixture.

By Sumit Roy

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual22h ago

Where to Watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup Match Live Online

The Round of 32 matchup will be held at Miami Stadium on Friday, July 3.

By Erin Lassner

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rfi-englishMostly Factual20h ago

Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16 for first time at World Cup

Egypt beat Australia on penalties on Friday to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup for the first time.

By Paul Myers

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irish-independent22h ago

Mexico-England World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns

By Simon Peach

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deadlineMostly Factual22h ago

Mexico – England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move To Earlier Kick-Off Time — Reports

The highly anticipated World Cup last-16 tie between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday looks set to move kickoff time due to the threat of storms. The game had been scheduled for 18:00 local time Sunday but the BBC is now reporting, following local reports out of Mexico, that the game will […]

By Andreas Wiseman

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual23h ago

Watch Prince William Make a Surprise Appearance on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast

The British royal discussed the World Cup, his love of soccer, and attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024

By Emily Zemler

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cyprus-mail1d ago

Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday following the team’s early World Cup exit, and the German Football Association said its board was in talks with Juergen Klopp to replace him. Germany’s defeat to Paraguay on penalties marked a third consecutive disappointing World Cup campaign after first-round exits in 2018 and 2022. The four-time […]

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1d ago

Former World Cup star Park Ji-sung co-chairs soccer reform committee

South Korea's government said Park Ji-sung, one of the most successful and beloved soccer stars in Korean history, will co-lead the new committee set to reform soccer in the country. The news comes as the Korean Football Association is in the hot seat over its controversial appointment of former World Cup star Hong Myung-bo as head coach, which many believe resulted in the national team's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hong resigned after the elimination. The Ministry of Culture, Sport

By The Korea Herald

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DawnMostly Factual1d ago

The king without a crown: Mohamed Salah's quest for global recognition

There was once an Egyptian king who ruled on the banks of the River Mersey. For nine years, Liverpool’s faithful sang his name as Mohamed Salah cemented his place among the club’s greatest players. Back home, however, Salah never wore a crown. He carried something heavier — the hopes of a nation that had spent decades searching for a place among football’s elite. On Friday, in the Texas city of Dallas, those hopes will accompany Egypt into unfamiliar territory. For the first time in their his...

By none@none.com (Mir Shabbar Ali)

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the-journal21h ago

England-Mexico World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns

The match is due to kick off at 1am UK time on Monday.

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billboardMostly Factual1d ago

Caifanes Ignite Mexican Fans Ahead of World Cup Match Against England: ‘The Unity Is Indestructible’

Vocalist Saúl Hernández talks about the new direction his music is taking and the historic moment Mexico is experiencing.

By Sigal Ratner-Arias

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tmzMixed23h ago

King Charles Hates Soccer, Prince William Reveals to Kelce Brothers

Prince William made a surprise appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast this week ... and he dropped a bombshell about his father, King Charles. William joined the brothers on "New Heights" ... and among the many topics -- no, nothing about…

By TMZ Staff

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Sciver-Brunt, Knight send England into T20 World Cup final

The tournament hosts will play arch-rivals Australia in Sunday's final

By AFP

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Daily Star BDMixed1d ago

FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup - The Daily Star

FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup  The Daily Star

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1d ago

Friday Sermon: World Cup: Allah did not create the universe for idle sport or amusement, By Murtadha Gusau

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who has honoured us with Islam, dignified us with Iman (faith), and made us the best nation brought forth for mankind. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, […] The post Friday Sermon: World Cup: Allah did not create the universe for idle sport or amusement, By Murtadha Gusau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ololade Bamidele

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Daily NationMostly Factual1d ago

World Cup nights turn deadly as machete gangs terrorise Mlolongo

Victims say the gang comprises four to five armed young men who wear masks and balaclavas, with...

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Daily SabahMixed1d ago

Germany's Nagelsmann steps down after shock World Cup defeat

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned after his side's stunning World Cup round-of-32 defeat to Paraguay, according to multiple media reports Friday. Nagelsmann, whose...

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buenos-aires-heraldMostly Factual1d ago

What do Argentines do to bring luck at the World Cup?

From freezing opponents' names to chanting 'kiricocho,' Argentine cábalas have turned superstition into an art form — especially when it comes to football La entrada What do Argentines do to bring luck at the World Cup? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Ayelén Cisneros

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screen-rantMixed1d ago

3 Best Movies To Watch On Hulu This Weekend (July 4-5)

It's Fourth of July weekend and we've served up a trio of movies streaming on Hulu that are guaranteed to get you in the patriotic spirit.

By Dalton Norman

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punch-ngMostly Factual21h ago

England vs Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier — Report

England’s World Cup last 16 match against Mexico could see an earlier kickoff due to storm and flooding risks. FIFA is reportedly discussing the schedule c Read More: https://punchng.com/england-vs-mexico-world-cup-kickoff-could-be-moved-earlier-report/

By Punch Newspapers

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Mexico NewsMixed21h ago

World Cup fever boosts Mexico-England ticket prices to as much as US $130,000

Ticket prices on resale sites (the only option left) have risen by 33% in just three days, to the point that even Mexico's richest man (Carlos Slim) says they're "excessive." The post World Cup fever boosts Mexico-England ticket prices to as much as US $130,000 appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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vanguard-ngMixed20h ago

France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

"We knew it would be very hot. I think tomorrow it will be a little cooler than today, and I hope there are no storms this time," Deschamps told reporters at Lincoln Financial Field, where Saturday's game will take place. The post France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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nl-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Man arrested over violent assault with bike chain after Morocco-Oranje World Cup match

Amsterdam Police have announced the arrest of a 20-year-old man from Amsterdam who had been filmed committing a violent assault with a bike chain following the 2026 World Cup match where Morocco el

By 89976

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myjoyonlineMixed23h ago

East Point capitalises on 2026 FIFA World Cup buzz as city hosts high-profile tourism and fan celebration

The East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau has hosted a vibrant celebration featuring international soccer legends, community leaders, tourism partners and fans, as the city seeks to maximise its visibility and economic opportunities during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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abidjan-netMixed22h ago

FIFA considering moving kick-off time of Mexico-England in World Cup round of 16 - The New York Times

FIFA considering moving kick-off time of Mexico-England in World Cup round of 16  The New York Times

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actualite-cdMixed1d ago

The incredible story of the English fan: He disappeared on the way to the World Cup, he was found 10 days later in a bar in Barcelona - voxnews.al

The incredible story of the English fan: He disappeared on the way to the World Cup, he was found 10 days later in a bar in Barcelona  voxnews.al

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First report: Daily Sabah · 3 Jul, 08:04Full coverage: 56 · 13hWindow: 13h
Daily Sabah3 Jul, 08:04First to report

Germany's Nagelsmann steps down after shock World Cup defeat

berlingske3 Jul, 08:34

En 32-årig svensk mand »kom svært til skade« efter overfald ved VM-arrangement på Islands Brygge. Nu har efterlyst meldt sig selv

politiken3 Jul, 09:09

Mistænkt for vold ved VM-visning er tidligere dømt for drabsforsøg

express-tribune3 Jul, 09:33

Sciver-Brunt, Knight send England into T20 World Cup final

Daily Nation3 Jul, 10:00

World Cup nights turn deadly as machete gangs terrorise Mlolongo

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Dawn3 Jul, 11:14

The king without a crown: Mohamed Salah's quest for global recognition

tagesschau3 Jul, 11:24

Argentinien verhängt Stadionverbote gegen zahlungsunwillige Väter

forbes3 Jul, 11:25

Elevation Or Altitude? England’s World Cup Challenge In Mexico - Forbes

Korea Herald3 Jul, 11:34

Former World Cup star Park Ji-sung co-chairs soccer reform committee

nl-times3 Jul, 11:47

Man arrested over violent assault with bike chain after Morocco-Oranje World Cup match

cyprus-mail3 Jul, 12:03

Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp

la-repubblica3 Jul, 12:17

Arbitri robot e microchip, è il tecno-Mondiale. Ibra: “Volevano Portogallo-Spagna agli ottavi”

publico3 Jul, 12:18

Ministra e ministério da Cultura britânicos abandonam o X: “Não é saudável para a nossa democracia”

luxemburger-wort3 Jul, 13:00

Norwegens Wunderkind trifft auf den Trainer, der ihn einst bei Real Madrid aussortierte

der-standard3 Jul, 13:01

Sicherste Hand und treueste Seele: Die WM-Korrespondenten verteilen ihre ÖFB-Arnies

el-mundo3 Jul, 13:14

Diney Borges y el sueño de Cabo Verde: "Hay grandes futbolistas en todo el mundo, pero no hay igualdad de oportunidades"

screen-rant3 Jul, 13:31

3 Best Movies To Watch On Hulu This Weekend (July 4-5)

bloomberg3 Jul, 13:39

StubHub Probed by Texas Over FIFA World Cup Ticket Cancellations - Bloomberg.com

tunisia-live3 Jul, 14:21

World Cup 2026: Doping, contamination scare rock Tunisia as players test positive - Blueprint Newspapers

Fox News3 Jul, 14:27

Argentina over 2.5 goals and the draw in Australia vs Egypt are the top World Cup 2026 Round of 16 bets

svenska-dagbladet3 Jul, 15:06

Kritiken mot SVT: ”Nedvärderande”

la-vanguardia3 Jul, 15:13

VinTV recupera la serie de Naranjito con motivo del Mundial de fútbol

index-hr3 Jul, 15:32

Zašto Brazilci pjevaju, Norvežani glume Vikinge, a Japanci čiste stadion?

observador3 Jul, 15:35

A partir de segunda vai arrefecer, mas só a norte

buenos-aires-herald3 Jul, 16:31

What do Argentines do to bring luck at the World Cup?

BBC3 Jul, 16:46

William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast

NYT3 Jul, 17:02

Louisiana Supreme Court Pauses Case Against State Attorney General

billboard3 Jul, 17:11

Caifanes Ignite Mexican Fans Ahead of World Cup Match Against England: ‘The Unity Is Indestructible’

FT3 Jul, 17:12

StubHub under investigation over alleged ‘ghost ticketing’ at World Cup

Times of India3 Jul, 17:37

IShowSpeed reveals plans to stream Lionel Messi’s Argentina vs Cape Verde FIFA World Cup knockout match from the stadium

actualite-cd3 Jul, 17:41

The incredible story of the English fan: He disappeared on the way to the World Cup, he was found 10 days later in a bar in Barcelona - voxnews.al

Premium Times3 Jul, 17:50

Friday Sermon: World Cup: Allah did not create the universe for idle sport or amusement, By Murtadha Gusau

Daily Star BD3 Jul, 17:55

FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup - The Daily Star

le-figaro3 Jul, 18:30

Coupe du monde : sur le qui-vive, les forces de l’ordre se préparent au possible «choc» du 14 Juillet

vg3 Jul, 18:32

Islendinger om Norges VM-suksess: – Som religion

rolling-stone3 Jul, 18:41

Watch Prince William Make a Surprise Appearance on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast

tmz3 Jul, 18:46

King Charles Hates Soccer, Prince William Reveals to Kelce Brothers

Business Insider3 Jul, 18:51

Taking my dad to the World Cup after his stroke taught me a lot. Mostly, it taught me not to underestimate him.

myjoyonline3 Jul, 19:04

East Point capitalises on 2026 FIFA World Cup buzz as city hosts high-profile tourism and fan celebration

abidjan-net3 Jul, 19:26

FIFA considering moving kick-off time of Mexico-England in World Cup round of 16 - The New York Times

deadline3 Jul, 19:30

Mexico – England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move To Earlier Kick-Off Time — Reports

newsbeast3 Jul, 19:34

Καύσωνας που θα φτάσει τους 45 βαθμούς Κελσίου στις ΗΠΑ απειλεί τους εορτασμούς της 4ης Ιουλίου και το Μουντιάλ

irish-independent3 Jul, 19:43

Mexico-England World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns

France 243 Jul, 19:48

England-Mexico World Cup match could be moved earlier due to storm risk

hollywood-reporter3 Jul, 20:00

Where to Watch Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup Match Live Online

The Guardian3 Jul, 20:00

Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

cbc3 Jul, 20:06

Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury

the-journal3 Jul, 20:14

England-Mexico World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns

Mexico News3 Jul, 20:15

World Cup fever boosts Mexico-England ticket prices to as much as US $130,000

channel-news-asia3 Jul, 20:48

Messi extends World Cup record as he starts for Argentina against Cape Verde

Al Jazeera3 Jul, 20:58

Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit

punch-ng3 Jul, 21:06

England vs Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier — Report

Yahoo3 Jul, 21:18

Mbappé is hot for France. The World Cup game against Paraguay is going to be a scorcher in Philly

vanguard-ng3 Jul, 21:22

France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

The Independent3 Jul, 21:27

USA’s Folarin Balogun breaks silence on controversial World Cup red card that rules him out of Belgium clash

rfi-english3 Jul, 21:31Latest update

Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16 for first time at World Cup