- Argentina meets Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal Saturday, July 11 in Kansas City — the defending champions arrive after dramatic late comebacks to reach this stage.
- Lionel Messi starred again vs. Egypt (assist + goal), has eight goals this tournament, 21 career World Cup goals, and a record scoring streak of nine straight World Cup games.
- Switzerland is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 (a 72‑year gap) and advanced after beating Colombia on penalties — a real underdog storyline.
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- White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle in Chicago’s 14-1 rout of Oakland — he bizarrely got the two hits needed to complete it in the same inning while batting ninth.
- Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez smashed his 30th homer of the year — and the 200th of his career — a 455-foot shot that reminded everyone why he’s such a force.
- The Tigers are suddenly dangerous: after a disastrous May they’re 22-12 since June (+70 run differential) and sit just 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.
- A U.S. humanitarian worker in Congo tested positive for Ebola and the CDC is coordinating with partners to trace contacts and prevent further spread.
- Officials call this the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Africa — roughly 1,830 confirmed cases and 648 deaths so far, with infections also reported in Uganda.
- The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain (no approved vaccine or treatment), and response efforts are hindered by funding gaps, attacks on health centers and local conflict.
- Argentina vs. Switzerland is Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET in Kansas City — Argentina rode Messi’s late heroics (8 goals so far) to a dramatic comeback over Egypt to reach the quarters.
- Switzerland advanced on penalties after 120 scoreless minutes vs. Colombia; they’ve conceded just 3 goals in five games and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been key.
- The storyline: can Messi find space against Switzerland’s compact defense — and can the Swiss pull off an upset to reach their first World Cup semifinal?
- Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed vengeance for the killing of his father, saying the response will involve "free people around the world."
- Mojtaba has not been seen publicly since the U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reportedly left him injured.
- Recent U.S.-Iran exchanges have cast doubt on a ceasefire, though both sides say talks are continuing.
- Big quarterfinal: Norway faces England Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Miami — Norway’s first-ever World Cup quarterfinal after shock wins including a 2-1 upset of Brazil.
- Watch Haaland: Erling Haaland has scored in every match (7 goals) and is the key threat — the Haaland vs. England center-backs matchup could decide the game.
- England firepower and grit: Harry Kane (6 goals) and Jude Bellingham (4) have led a hard-fought run, with late comebacks and tight knockout wins fueling their momentum.
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