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Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after the match against Belgium.

The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week

July 12, 2026 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week. We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals…

Argentina's forward (10) Lionel Messi runs with the ball followed by Switzerland's forward Zeki Amdouni (23) during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

July 11, 2026 9:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher and CNN Staff Argentina once again has pulled a rabbit out of their hats to survive another dramatic challenge, and they are…

England goes through to the World Cup semifinal after Jude Bellingham inspires a 2-1 win over Norway

July 11, 2026 5:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN Staff Jude Bellingham’s two goals are enough to see England through to the World Cup semifinal. They defeat Norway 2-1 in extra…

Karolína Muchová plays a backhand against Linda Nosková.

Linda Nosková conquers Wimbledon for first Grand Slam title in all-Czech final

July 11, 2026 10:44 am CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Linda Nosková defeated Karolína Muchová in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to claim her first Grand Slam women’s…

Norway’s forward Erling Braut Haaland plays the drum as Norway celebrates winning against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5.

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker

July 11, 2026 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — After Spain edged past Belgium in dramatic fashion yesterday, we have not one but two quarterfinal matches today.…

Haaland jumps for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5.

Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports

July 11, 2026 4:30 am CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s impressive run at the World Cup is yet another reminder that they’ve got this whole sport thing…

Belgium's Jeremy Doku battles for the ball with Spain's Pedro Porro

Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot

July 10, 2026 2:48 pm CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, Aleks Klosok And that’s it! What a thrilling end to this match as Spain grabs a late winner to beat Belgium, 2-1. It’s brutal for…

‘Let me be brave’: Local Special Olympics athletes head to State Games after successful USA Games

July 9, 2026 12:22 pm Claire Elmer

(Update: adding video and comments from athletes, coach) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes are heading to Corvallis this…

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

July 10, 2026 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup.…

Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks 1000m world record set in 1999

July 10, 2026 7:21 am NBC Olympics

Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked the record in the non-Olympic event at the Monaco Diamond League…

Katelyn Ohashi takes next step in gymnastics comeback with ultimate goal in mind

July 10, 2026 2:07 am NBC Olympics

Katelyn Ohashi competes at the U.S. Classic on July 18, live on NBCSN and…

France's Ousmane Dembele checks on teammate Kylian Mbappe.

France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco

July 9, 2026 3:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, Aleks Klosok, Thomas Schlachter (CNN) – France continues its march towards the World Cup final with what turned out to be a…

Lamar Jackson shakes hands on the field with Joe Burrow.

Which NFL athletes should play at LA 2028?

July 9, 2026 12:15 pm NBC Olympics

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter pick which NFL athletes, past and present, they’d most like to see participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer…

Kaylee Mckeown of Australia reacts after winning the gold medal in the swimming 200m Backstroke Women Final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Defense Arena. Paris (France)

Kaylee McKeown medically withdraws from Pan Pacific Championships, Commonwealth Games

July 9, 2026 8:52 am NBC Olympics

Kaylee McKeown won’t be in Irvine, California, for more duels with Regan…

Diego Maradona changed the game of soccer in the span of five minutes in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal

France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang

July 9, 2026 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup.…

Steve Cherundolo named U.S. Olympic men’s soccer head coach

July 9, 2026 3:09 am NBC Olympics

Steve Cherundolo played at two World…

Gout Gout sustains season-ending injury

July 8, 2026 10:57 pm NBC Olympics

Gout Gout will miss the U20 World Track and Field Championships, where he could have faced an American…

New nonprofit hopes to keep Central Oregon athletes closer to home with year-round ice facility

July 8, 2026 8:39 pm Lance Campbell

BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge…

International volleyball federation lifts Russia ban

July 8, 2026 10:51 am NBC Olympics

The FIVB acted after the IOC lifted its recommended restrictions on athletes from…

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are very close.

Explained: Egypt’s fiery accusations after controversial World Cup defeat

July 8, 2026 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup.…