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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1971, Mark Neeld, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 1990, Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FIFA's Four Best Teams Will Make Star-Studded World Cup Semis A Treat For Fans

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July 13, 2026

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					FIFA's Four Best Teams Will Make Star-Studded World Cup Semis A Treat For Fans

This week's World Cup semifinals feature FIFA's four top-ranked teams for the first time in history.

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The Standard

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup 2026: Every confirmed squad for quarter-final ties

No further changes can be made for remainder of tournament

SkySports

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Netherlands, Japan and Sweden all go through to World Cup knockouts LIVE!

Netherlands, Japan and Sweden all go through to World Cup knockouts LIVE!

Barca Universal

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· Jun 23, 2026

Barca World Cup Spotlight: Lionel Messi continues to defy age with another incredible display

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the gift that keeps on giving, as it treated fans around the world to yet another spectacular set of games last night.Within the tournament itself, three players seem to be ...

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Inside the luxe private suites where David Beckham, NFL WAGs are watching the World Cup

From a perfect view of the pitch to gourmet dining, experiencing a World Cup game in FIFA’s hospitality suites are a winning ticket to the World Cup. FIFA and On Location — the official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — have packages for the United States matches that will elevate every fan’s []

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 21, 2026

The 3 things every World Cup fan should remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks

The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, and stadiums, millions of people gather to watch, cheer, argue, celebrate, and sometimes suffer through every pass, tackle, missed chance, and penalty shootout.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 4, 2026

From a Spanish masterclass to words with Lionel Messi - Pico Lopes' World Cup in pictures

The Shamrock Rovers defender had a World Cup to remember with top-class performances against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA have stained this World Cup at every turn with inconsistency and self-interest... but honest and talented England are just three steps from glory, writes IAN LADYMAN

FIFA have stained this World Cup at every turn with inconsistency and self-interest... but honest and talented England are just three steps from glory, writes IAN LADYMAN

Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Football Daily | Guns for hire and gegenpress eggheads bring World Cup subplots aplenty

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The awesome thing about a World Cup is that – unlike the Premier League where almost every elite-grade head coach comes from the same scenic Spanish town – we get to enjoy some wonderfully varied managerial match-ups. Where else can we see grizzled international specialists against Big Cup-winning club gurus? Or retired national team legends opposite some bloke who got sacked by Everton? Or Ronald Koeman, who is both? Continue reading...

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 1, 2026

Talking the other football

I’m a somewhat casual soccer fan, but I do love the World Cup, which is an amazing event despite the fact that FIFA makes the IOC and the NCAA look like a meeting of teetotaling Episcopalian good government advocates in a church basement in Scarsdale in 1957. In particular I love the agony and the [] The post Talking the other football appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 22, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi

OneFootball

· Jul 1, 2026

🎥 Copa round-of-32 Tuesday, Europeans on the attack, Mexican party

There are now seven teams through to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Tuesday (30) saw Norway, France, and hosts Mexico all book their places.Check out the highlights from the three matches below, the...

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup 2026: Ranking the 4 quarterfinal games from best to worst

Just eight of 48 World Cup teams remain.

DailyGenius.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Betting On Dark Horses At The World Cup

Every sport has its favorites. The big teams, with the best squads with the longest history and the biggest crowds. The world Cup is no different, or might even be... The post Betting On Dark Horses At The World Cup first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Brands get creative to circumvent FIFA’s strict sponsorship rules during the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s largest sporting events, generating billions in marketing revenue. But with that visibility comes strict rules governing branding and sponsorship. At the 2026 iteration of the tournament, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, brands that are not sponsors of the tournament are finding creative []

Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Freaking With FIFA

Freaking With FIFA

The Age

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· Jun 26, 2026

Horror back passes, a missed opportunity and the Socceroos’ biggest threat: Every player rated

We rate the Socceroos’s efforts from their nil-all draw with Paraguay, which secured their spot in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 21, 2026

Best Of World Cup: Top Fan Moments, From England's Rodeo Fans To Messi Duck

Welcome to America, where everything is bigger and weirder.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinal brackets, match schedule and game previews

Talking points as France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland aim for World Cup glory.

MS NOW

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· Jul 10, 2026

How the World Cup makes it OK for a lot of men to express joy in public

The global soccer tournament offers us a rare gift — it allows for the beauty and vulnerability of male joy. The post How the World Cup makes it OK for a lot of men to express joy in public appeared first on MS NOW.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

World Cup fans turn stadiums into global carnival of color, passion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than memorable moments on the field, with supporters transforming stadiums and fan zones across the United States, Canada and Mexico into...

Kotaku

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· Jul 6, 2026

In The Midst Of The Horrors, SGDQ Is Here To Remind Us That Games Can Be Good

If the World Cup's got you down, there's a superior global sporting event going on through the end of the week

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Big moves beckon for Socceroos after World Cup

After Australia's World Cup heartbreak, several Socceroos look set to be rewarded for standout tournaments with club moves that will put them on the map.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Which country won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

Which country won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 27, 2026

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt, Paraguay go into World Cup last 32

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt, Paraguay go into World Cup last 32

BBC

· Jul 12, 2026

Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time

For the first time since there have been Fifa rankings the top four ranked teams have made the semi-final of the World Cup.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pre-tournament men's world rankings.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report

‎The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, FIFA World Cup continues to generate interests from USA, Mexico and Canada, the three countries co-hosting the expanded World Cup of 48 national teams. The post Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Inc.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Not a Soccer Fan? Brands Are Betting This World Cup Will Grab Your Attention

You may skip the matches, but you can’t skip the marketing.

Nepal News

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· Jul 4, 2026

विश्वकपको अन्तिम १६ को समीकरण पूरा

काठमाडौँ । अमेरिका, मेक्सिको र क्यानडामा जारी फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को अन्तिम १६ को समीकरण पूरा भएको छ। शनिबार बिहान राउन्ड अफ ३२ का सबै खेल सकिएसँगै प्रि-क्वाटरफाइनमा पुग्ने १६ वटै टोलीको टुंगो लागेको हो। ४ पटकको पूर्वविजेता जर्मनी, गत संस्करणमा तेस्रो भएको क्रोएसिया, दाबेदार मानिएको नेदरल्यान्ड्स, एसियन पावरहाउस जापान, अफ्रिकन डार्क हर्स सेनेगलजस्ता टोली []

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup

One of the most beautiful photos of this year’s football World Cup was taken in a fan zone. The photo shows four boys wearing Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia national team jerseys watching the match. Two boys wore Croatia kits, those of Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol, and the other two wore the Dragons kits, [] The post The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

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