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An electrical storm disrupted England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico.
Fans at the Azteca Stadium were told to shelter in place.
The teams' arrival was delayed by the severe weather.
England and Mexico met in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on 5 July. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, entered the knockout tie hoping to emulate the country's 1966 World Cup-winning side. The fixture was scheduled…
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
Haaland scored twice in the last 11 minutes.
Five-time champions Brazil are eliminated.
Norway produced one of the World Cup's biggest upsets by beating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium, securing the nation's first-ever quarter-final berth. The result saw the Nordic side eliminate a defending powerhouse and reach uncharted territory in their tournament history, thanks to a…
Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.Mobile coverage in the UK is…
Young Washington opened with $20M+ to become the box office leader, beating Supergirl's second weekend
Supergirl collapsed 73–74% in its second weekend, raising questions about DC Studios' strategic direction
Angel Studios continues to demonstrate strong audience connection with values-driven storytelling outside mainstream franchises
Young Washington, a historical period film from Angel Studios, has emerged as this weekend's box office leader, outperforming DC Studios' Supergirl, which experienced a sharp 73–74% decline in its second weekend. The fil
Australia beat England at Lord's to win a seventh T20 World Cup.
They chased down 151 with seven wickets to spare.
Beth Mooney top-scored with 64 in the final.
Australia has won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for a seventh time, beating England in the final at Lord's to reaffirm their status as the dominant force in the women's game. Chasing England's total of 151, Australia reached their target with seven wickets to spare, controlling the…
Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River on Sunday morning
All eight passengers were rescued by fire department with two sustaining minor injuries
Aircraft was returning from the Hamptons when the incident occurred
A Kodiak 100 seaplane with eight passengers aboard made a hard landing in New York's East River on Sunday morning whilst returning from a trip to the Hamptons. The impact damaged the aircraft, which began to capsize in t
Tom Holland mistakenly thought Christopher Nolan disapproved of his performance after the director repeatedly called cut during his first day on 'The Odyssey'
The cuts were caused by IMAX camera limitations, not Holland's acting ability
Holland plays Telemachus in the epic blockbuster, premiering July 17
Tom Holland initially interpreted Christopher Nolan's repeated cutting during his first day filming "The Odyssey" as directorial dissatisfaction with his performance, fearing he was failing on set. In reality, the freque
FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing the US striker to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16
President Trump publicly thanks FIFA for the decision; Belgium FA responds with surprise
Ruling gives the United States a tactical advantage in the knockout round
Folarin Balogun, the United States' striker, has been cleared to play in the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium after FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended his one-match suspension. Balogun had been issued a red c
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