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World Cup Semifinal: History, Pressure and One More Night for Lionel Messi
England is trying to end 60 years of waiting. Argentina is trying to defend its crown. Between them stands a rivalry that has never needed help feeling…
Jul 15
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Semifinal: France’s Firepower Meets Spain’s Control
Two years after Spain ended France’s European Championship run, the teams meet again with a place in the World Cup final on the line.
Jul 14
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 29: Spain’s Control Meets Belgium’s Momentum
France handled Morocco with little drama. Now Spain face the tournament’s hottest attack in a quarterfinal that finally feels like a genuine test.
Jul 10
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 28: France and Morocco Meet Again
Argentina survived chaos, Switzerland ended Colombia’s run, and Morocco get another shot at the French team that stopped them four years ago.
Jul 9
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 27: Messi, Salah and Colombia’s Next Test
Argentina meet Egypt before Colombia try to turn a strong tournament into something bigger.
Jul 7
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 26: One More Night for Ronaldo, One More Chance for the United States
Ronaldo and Yamal share a field. The United States try to keep the summer going.
Jul 6
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 25: Brazil, Norway and a Night at the Azteca
Haaland gets Brazil, Mexico get England, and the Round of 16 keeps finding new ways to make favorites uncomfortable.
Jul 5
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 24: The Round of 16 Begins
Canada meet Morocco in Houston, France face the team that sent Germany home, and the tournament starts asking better questions.
Jul 4
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 23: Argentina, Colombia Close the Round of 32
Australia and Egypt chase history, Argentina meet the tournament’s best underdog story, and Colombia face Ghana in Kansas City.
Jul 3
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 22: Portugal, Croatia and a Night in Toronto
Three knockout matches. Two Ballon d'Or winners. One night in Toronto that feels bigger than the bracket.
Jul 2
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Joshua Renza
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World Cup Day 21: The Co-Hosts Get Their Turn
England face a trap game, Belgium meet a dangerous Senegal side, and the United States carry the night shift into Santa Clara.
Jul 1
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Joshua Renza
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June 2026
World Cup Day 20: The Knockout Stage Is Already Getting Weird
Three more favorites step into the spotlight. Three more underdogs try to turn the bracket upside down.
Jun 30
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Joshua Renza
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