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    Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - France v Spain - Fans gather in Madrid - Madrid, Spain - July 14, 2026 Spain fans celebrate at the fan zone in the Plaza de Colon after the match as Spain qualify for the World Cup final
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    Bull to Bullfighter: How Spain Built a World Cup Powerhouse
    The country’s transformation to national juggernaut is unprecedented.
    July 17, 2026
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    Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi wipes his face as coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players during a hydration break
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    How This World Cup Will—and Won’t—Change Sports
    The tournament will be remembered for hydration breaks, ticketing, and ref tech.
    July 17, 2026
    A giant screen broadcasts the U.S. and Belgium World Cup match during an outdoor watch party on Gay St. on July 6, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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    MLS Commish: World Cup ‘Proved We Are a Soccer Nation’
    The commissioner said the event has “brought out the best” from the U.S.
    July 17, 2026
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    WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay
    The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
    July 17, 2026