Spain, Argentina, France and England all advanced to the World Cup semifinals, marking the first such lineup of the top four men's FIFA-ranked sides since the rankings era began.
On 2026-07-07, available reporting documented the International Olympic Committee has lifted a suspension on Russia that would allow athletes to compete for the nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Games Suspension had been imposed after invasion of Ukraine Decision on Russian anthem a
Erling Haaland scored twice late as Norway beat Brazil 2-1, reaching a World Cup quarter-final for the first time and ending Brazil’s run with its earliest exit since 1990.
The US striker became eligible for the July 6 match against Belgium after FIFA placed his automatic one-game suspension on probation for a year, without cancelling his red card.
Alexandra Eala has become the first Filipina to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open Era, marking a significant achievement in her professional tennis career.
FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association with immediate effect, saying repeated third-party interference breached its statutes and blocked international competition.
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time, marking a significant recovery after their opening tournament defeat.
Homeland Security eased a travel restriction that had limited Iran to entering the United States one day before its earlier games, while retaining security rules and requiring the team to leave after facing Egypt.
The venue overhaul pushes speed skating to Heerenveen and shifts most ice events to Lyon, sharpening the logistical challenge behind the French Alps Games.