Colombian pop star Shakira is preparing for a prominent return to the global football stage, named as a key performer for the Fifa World Cup half-time show in New York. She will join Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS for the tournament’s first-ever, Super Bowl-style half-time spectacle on 19 July. The show also features Burna Boy, with whom Shakira opened the tournament, and aims to raise funds for global education.
Morocco prepare to face France in a World Cup quarter-final, four years after France knocked them out of the competition. Moroccan players and fans view the upcoming match as “unfinished business,” a chance to settle the score. Expectations for the team have grown significantly since 2022.
The Portland Fire are set to host the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the matchup airing on The Spot-Vegas 34 and FOX12+ at 10 p.m. ET. Streaming links are provided by partners of The Athletic. This watch guide was created using technology from Data Skrive.
Morocco are set to face France in a World Cup quarter-final in Boston, a match many Moroccan fans see as unfinished business. Four years ago, France knocked Morocco out of the World Cup in Qatar. This time, Morocco return believing they belong.
The World Cup 2026 quarter-final between France and Morocco has kicked off at Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts. Morocco wore their first-choice red kit, while France sported their change kit of mint green.
Morocco’s World Cup squad includes six French-born players, among them Ayyoub Bouaddi. This mirrors France’s long-demonstrated benefits of diversity in the tournament. Today’s quarter-final against France highlights this multicultural aspect.
The final week before the 2026 All-Star break is officially here, with teams across the league jockeying for playoff position. Five key series are scheduled for the week of July 6, influencing standings and potential Trade Deadline decisions.
Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advanced to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets. Their victory, however, was marred by a fiery post-match argument on court.
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico, meaning he will miss the quarter-final with Norway and a potential semi-final. The punishment has intensified England’s right-back problems and shown a further inconsistency with the treatment of United States forward Folarin Balogun.
The International Cricket Council has contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board over a potential rule breach linked to Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement. News of the end of the former England captain’s international career was made public during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
