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World Cup Daily live: Mexico star Mora's high school graduation, France-Morocco kicks off quarterfinals

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin.

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Meet your World Cup quarterfinalists! How they got here, top players, best moments, predictions, odds

Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start Thursday with each team three wins from lifting the trophy. First up, France vs. Morocco.

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Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George offer Jazz a glimpse of what's next

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Shams: Cavs, Heat, Sixers appear to be top 3 teams for LeBron

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Marcotti's Mini World Cup Musings: Messi is supernatural; U.S. gets a reality check

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The 30 players you need to watch at Vegas summer league: Rookies and vets

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NBA summer league: How to watch, schedule, rosters, news

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