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Erling Haaland scored twice late on to give Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's earliest exit since 1990 was sealed as Neymar's stoppage-time penalty proved a consolation.
France advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Paraguay, thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty. Morocco also progressed, beating Canada 3-0, setting up a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Elsewhere, Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France opening time trial, and Wimbledon saw both Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina eliminated.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling forest fires across France, Spain, and Portugal as temperatures forecast to reach 40°C exacerbate the situation. The fires have devastated more than 17,000 hectares, prompting heat alerts and raising concerns over a longer wildfire season.
The FIFA World Cup round of 16 features high-stakes clashes, including Portugal vs Spain and USA vs Belgium. Opta supercomputer predictions favor Spain and Argentina, while England and Mexico prepare for a historic encounter. Neymar's retirement and FIFA's suspension decision add to the tournament drama.
A clinical trial of two experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has begun in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first patient enrolled. The outbreak, which began in May, has caused more than 1,400 confirmed cases and 438 deaths in the DRC, with cases also reported in Uganda and France.
Jonas Vingegaard seized the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a Bike team won the opening team time trial in Barcelona, finishing eight seconds ahead of Filippo Ganna's Netcompany Ineos and 12 seconds clear of Tadej Pogacar. The Dane called it 'the perfect start' to a race he last won in 2023.
Cameron Myers continued his remarkable season by winning the Bowerman Mile at the Eugene Diamond League in 3:46.06, breaking the Oceania record and beating Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse. The 20-year-old's second major win in a week, following his 1,500m record in Paris, has cemented his status as a leading middle-distance talent ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
France advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, as Kylian Mbappe's penalty proved decisive. But the match was overshadowed by criticism of Paraguay's tactics, with former England players calling their behaviour a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing.'
France edged Paraguay 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the winning penalty. The win sets up a quarterfinal against Morocco and moves Mbappé level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal. The Atlas Lions advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will face France or Paraguay.
France, described as tournament favourites, take on Paraguay in a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at Houston Stadium, Texas. The winners will face either Canada or Morocco in the quarterfinals. Separately, Scotland and Brazil are set for a Group C fixture at Miami Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its knockout stage with the Round of 16 starting July 4. Al Jazeera previews key matchups including Canada vs Morocco, France vs Paraguay, and Portugal vs Spain.
Canada meet Morocco for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, while Paraguay face France. Morocco are unbeaten in 33 matches, and Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called them an opponent with 'literally zero weaknesses'. Elsewhere, Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks to become Germany coach.
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, commentators reflect on the Founding Fathers' commitment to religious liberty and its lessons for combating antisemitism today. Drawing on George Washington's famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, and the actions of Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton, they argue that America's founding ideals are intertwined with Jewish values and offer a moral compass for the present.
Mark Schwarzer criticizes Tony Popovic's decision to replace Patrick Beach with Mat Ryan for the penalty shootout against Egypt, a move that backfired as Australia lost. Schwarzer also questions the starting lineup and urges a more attacking approach in future tournaments.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid international concern. The operation follows a similar patrol in June, which Beijing says was a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks. Taiwan reports tracking Chinese vessels, while the US, UK, France, and Germany have expressed concerns.
An intense heatwave has forced the cancellation of Independence Day parades and events across the eastern and central US, with record temperatures and health warnings affecting over a hundred million people. Power grid operators have urged customers to curb usage amid surging demand and outages.
Argentine striker Lionel Messi has set several World Cup records during the 2026 tournament in North America, including becoming the first player to score 30 goals and to appear in 30 matches, as reported by TASS. He also broke Miroslav Klose's record for knockout-stage appearances and leads the all-time scoring list ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Guido Petti will earn his 100th cap for Argentina as the Pumas face Wales in the Nations Championship on Saturday. Head coach Felipe Contepomi has made five changes, while the team sets its sights on the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
As Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe rescue, newly released state documents offer a detailed look at the tense decision-making behind the mission. The operation, which saved over 100 hostages, is also celebrated as a symbol of the enduring US-Israel security alliance.