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Follow live: Colombia, Switzerland in tight battle for final quarterfinal spot
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 World Cup as we figure out the last two teams to make the quarterfinals.
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Messi, Argentina complete epic comeback vs. Egypt, with VAR drama, to reach World Cup quarterfinals
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World Cup VAR review: Were Egypt unfairly denied a pivotal goal vs. Argentina?
Egypt coach Hassan brands Argentina's win 'entirely undeserved'
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Bedlam in Buenos Aires for Argentina's late winner vs. Egypt
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Argentina fans go wild after Messi's equalizer vs. Egypt
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Udoh: Egypt made Africa proud despite defeat vs. Argentina
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Gomez: Messi is the reason Argentina are still in the World Cup
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TALKING POINTS
Footy's five most disappointing teams for 2026; Maynard incriminated himself
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Why blockbuster trades have taken over the East
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Judging the five biggest overreactions to NBA free agency: Yes, the Lakers got fleeced
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What does Donovan Mitchell extension mean for Cavs' future, pursuit of LeBron?
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Shams: Brunson expected back later this summer following wrist surgery
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USMNT will look back at 2026 World Cup as a missed opportunity
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Tyler Adams: Balogun red card saga 'did not affect' USMNT in game vs. Belgium
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What's next for Pochettino and the USMNT?
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Jones: USMNT didn't live up to hype
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Gomez: The USMNT picked a bad time to have a bad game
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USA fans in disbelief after Freese mistake gifts Belgium a third goal
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Slater backs Grant after Gould calls him a 'cheat'
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State of Origin III preview: Bruising centres key to New South Wales chances
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Overreactions: Jeremy Cameron is a liability to the Cats right now
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with a whimper as Spain's subs win it late
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Burley: Portugal were never winning World Cup with Ronaldo up front
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Was Martinez wrong not to sub Ronaldo vs. Spain?
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Portuguese heartbreak in Lisbon as Merino scores winner for Spain
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Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal
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Top Headlines
- Egypt bemoan 'injustice' after Argentina defeat
- Lakers land vet Looney; still in pursuit of Kuminga
- Messi saves Argentina in historic rally past Egypt
- Balogun confirms no involvement in ban U-turn
- Belgium's Onana out of WC with ACL injury
- Long, Kennedy have AFL penalties downgraded
- Rooney: Portugal squad not behind Ronaldo
- Opals overcome Zhang, China for tense win
- USMNT shrugs off Balogun noise in WCup exit
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Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries
ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.
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Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL running backs for 2026
We asked execs, coaches and scouts from around the league to rank their top 10 running backs for this season. Who was No. 1 on the list?
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What's next for Brazil after another painful World Cup exit?
Brazil had to wait 28 years to win their first World Cup. Sunday's elimination means they'll be waiting 28 years, at least, for their next one.
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Adam Sandler plays pickup game after officiating Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
The comedian officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
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The AFL has handed contenders too many 'mulligans'
The AFL says wildcard round will keep more clubs in finals contention. But there's already growing evidence the extra safety net is making the already-long home-and-away season a tiresome slog which matters less.
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State of Origin: The all-time records and statistics
The State of Origin series started in 1980 and since that very first encounter we have witnessed 133 games and seen plenty of amazing rugby league.
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Could reliability issues cost Mercedes the championship?
Nine races in, Mercedes' comfortable gap in the title race has dwindled. Can the team find a fix soon?
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July 6 update! Ranking top 2026 MLB trade deadline candidates
Skubal to the ...? A new star closer available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting, with a few new additions near the top.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
