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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1346, Charles IV, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, is elected King of the Romans. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1986, Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. In 2024, Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
2026 World Cup Odds: France, Argentina Remain Favorites

Here are the latest odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]

Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card

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· Jun 25, 2026
2026 World Cup Odds: France Strengthens Grip As Favorite; Mexico Rises
Here are the latest odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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· Jul 5, 2026
Opta's supercomputer predicts World Cup 2026 winner after Round of 16 matches for Morocco and France
Opta's supercomputer predicts France as the likely winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Argentina and Brazil also in contention after dramatic Round of 16 matches
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· Jul 10, 2026
2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final
Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has said his dream for the final of the 2026 World Cup, would be to face Argentina. La Roja are set to face Belgium in a quarter-final clash on Friday night. On Sunday, Argentina, who are the current champions, will take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-finals. Yamal has said he wants [] 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final
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· Jul 9, 2026
France vs. Morocco: Three reasons why the Atlas Lions can exact revenge on France in the quarter-finals
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· Jul 10, 2026
Who wins now? France and Spain meet again in another decider
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