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Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis
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Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis
The Swiss had reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, but suffered a major blow when Breel Embolo was sent off for diving in the 72nd minute.
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Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
England will face ‌Argentina or ‌Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday, looking to stay on course for a ​repeat of their sole World Cup triumph of 1966.
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World Cup reveals growing acceptance of foreign coaches among world powers
At the start of the World Cup, 27 countries had a foreign national at the helm, up from nine four years ago.
Hans Vanaken (left) celebrates scoring Belgium's third goal as Matt Freese of the U.S. (front) looks dejected at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 7, 2026
Belgium ends U.S. World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row
By Sam Tobin
Charles De Ketelaere gave Belgium the lead in the ninth minute with a simple tap-in, ​taking full advantage of a nervous start by the U.S. to quickly deflate the partisan crowd.
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino scores the winning goal against Portugal during their World Cup round of 16 match at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 7, 2026
Substitute Merino hits late winner as Spain ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career
By Michael Church
Portugal exited a ​day after Cristiano Ronaldo had confirmed the tournament would be his last World Cup.
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Mexico during the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2026
10-man England outlasts Mexico to advance to World Cup quarterfinals
The result set up a last-eight clash with Norway, ​which shocked Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday.
England manager Thomas Tuchel walks on the pitch after his team's World Cup match against Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 3, 2026
Mission impossible? England takes the World Cup high road against Mexico
By John WEAVER
Thomas Tuchel’s men are bracing for the challenge of playing at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which sits 2,240 meters above sea level.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2026
U.S. shifts focus to Belgium after short-handed win over Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. moved into the World Cup’s round of 16 with a gritty 2-0 ⁠win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Harry Kane (third from left) celebrates with his teammates following England's win over Congo during the World Cup round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2026
England coach says team overcame past demons with comeback win over Congo
England is aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
Mexico players celebrate after beating Ecuador to qualify for the round of 16 of the World Cup, in Mexico City on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2026
Mexico sees off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when it last hosted the tournament.

China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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