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Jul 11, 2026

Colombian Soccer Demands Investigation After 26YO Pro Receives Serious Threats

On Tuesday night in Vancouver, Jáminton Campaz picked off a poor pass from Granit Xhaka in the 115th minute of extra time, with Colombia and Switzerland level and the tie still there to be won. His left-footed effort went wide. He recovered enough to convert his penalty in the shootout, but Colombia lost anyway, 4-3. […] The post Colombian Soccer Demands Investigation After 26YO Pro Receives Serious Threats appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 11, 2026

“Got Everything Right”: Team Managers Deny FIFA Favoritism Towards Argentina After Egypt’s World Cup Exit

FIFA has been surrounded by narratives since the World Cup started. Recent events like the controversial ending of the Argentina-Egypt match and the revoking of Folarin Balogun’s red card fueled the debate around FIFA’s neutrality. After Argentina won 3-2 against Egypt despite trailing 2-0, FIFA was called out for favoritism towards Argentina. Even Egyptian managers […] The post “Got Everything Right”: Team Managers Deny FIFA Favoritism Towards Argentina After Egypt’s World Cup Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 11, 2026

“Start Acting Like a Commissioner”: Sports Media Voices Question Cathy Engelbert for Canceling Scheduled Interview

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert hasn’t been able to catch a break. Napheeesa Collier called her out for the CBA negotiation delays last October, and last month Alyssa Thomas noted her initial silence on the threats she received after the June 24 flagrant foul incident. However, when Dan Patrick offered Engelbert a chance to tell her […] The post “Start Acting Like a Commissioner”: Sports Media Voices Question Cathy Engelbert for Canceling Scheduled Interview appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 11, 2026

“Hey You!”: Erling Haaland Directly Addresses Fan He Caught Filming Him From a Hotel Balcony

Erling Haaland is scoring at a pace that’s put him alongside the tournament’s most talked-about names. He’s found the net 7 times in 4 matches so far, and his profile has grown fast as the tournament’s gone on. Attention off the pitch has followed just as consistently, but this week it crossed into his personal […] The post “Hey You!”: Erling Haaland Directly Addresses Fan He Caught Filming Him From a Hotel Balcony appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Jul 10, 2026

England Reveals Plan For Quarterfinals Matchup With Norway: Stop Erling Haaland

England's master plan for the World Cup quarterfinals revolves around stopping Norway forward Erling Haaland.

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Jul 10, 2026

England's 3 Keys To Beating Erling Haaland, Norway To Advance To World Cup Semis

FOX Sports analyst and former England defender Warren Barton breaks down his keys to beating Erling Haaland and Norway.

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Jul 10, 2026

Cardinals Standout Rookie JJ Wetherholt Agrees To 8-Year Extension Worth Over $100M

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract with rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt

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Jul 10, 2026

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Scores, Schedule, Dates for Every Match

We're tracking all the scores and results at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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Jul 10, 2026

Harry Kane Or Erling Haaland? Javier Hernández, Peter Schmeichel Make Their Picks

England's Harry Kane or Norway's Erling Haaland? Peter Schmeichel and Javier Hernández make their pick.

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Jul 10, 2026

The Summer Of Erling Haaland: Norway's Star Striker Enjoying All Of The USA World Cup

Erling Haaland and the Norway men's national team have become a major storyline during the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

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Jul 10, 2026

Schmeichel: 'Unlucky' Senne Lammens Costs Belgium Against Spain

Peter Schmeichel said Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens had to do better after his rebound allowed Mikel Merino to send Spain past Belgium.

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Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup Young Player of the Tournament Odds: Lamine Yamal Favored

Can anyone — or anything — stop Lamine Yamal from winning Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup? See the odds.