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Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink

Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.

NPR·July 4, 2026

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Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?

After a genocidal war and famine, leading Israeli politicians say they are now ready to settle Gaza.

Al Jazeera·July 4, 2026

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Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death

Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

CNBC·July 4, 2026

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How will the USMNT cope without suspended star str...

With Folarin Balogun controversially suspended for the USMNT's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Belgium, it's time to weigh options on how to replace him.

ESPN·July 4, 2026

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The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

BBC News·July 4, 2026

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The American Lens: A panel of experts selects the ...

ESPN asked a panel of athletes, photojournalists and others from across the sports world to define the most impactful sports photos in American history

ESPN·July 4, 2026

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Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as Worl...

Australia had the chance to make a big leap forward. Instead, another World Cup ends with questions.

ESPN·July 4, 2026

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World Cup history for Salah's Egypt with penalty s...

Mohamed Salah has been at the heart of everything in Egypt's World Cup campaign, including their first knockout stage win after beating Australia in a penalty shootout.

ESPN·July 4, 2026

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How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humilia...

No one could've predicted Argentina would nearly be bounced from the World Cup by Cape Verde, but the round of 32 gave us an instant classic.

ESPN·July 4, 2026

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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.

NPR·July 4, 2026