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Why is Pedri not playing Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal in Los Angeles? | Football

Los Angeles: Pedri has been left on the bench for Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Belgium as coach Luis de la Fuente opted for a change in the midfield. It is purely a tactical call as he brought in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz into the starting XI. Ruiz has been selected to partner Rodri in the centre of midfield in the high-voltage clash, with Spain looking for greater balance and control in their knockout clash in Los Angeles. The decision means Pedri, one of Spain’s most recognised midfielders and considered to be one of the best in…

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ESP vs BEL FIFA World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Belgium score, highlight, playing XI, tactical discussion, commentary | Football

Los Angeles: Spain will face Belgium in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in the early hours of Saturday. Playing at the Los Angeles Stadium, both European heavyweights look to secure a place in the last four of the tournament. The winner will eventually meet France in the semi-final. Spain enter the contest as one of the strongest defensive sides at the World Cup, having not conceded a goal in the tournament so far. Their ability to dominate possession while maintaining defensive discipline has been a defining feature of their campaign. Notably, Luis de la Fuente's side reached the…

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Why is Youri Tielemans not playing for Belgium in Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 despite named in starting XI? | Football

Los Angeles: Belgium have been forced into a late change before their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Spain after Youri Tielemans suffered an injury during the warm-up. The Aston Villa midfielder was ruled out of the starting XI, with Hans Vanaken brought into the lineup as his replacement. Tielemans had been expected to play a key role in Belgium's midfield structure against Spain, providing defensive work rate and distribution from the centre of the pitch. His late withdrawal means coach Rudi Garcia has had to adjust his plans moments before kick-off. Vanaken's inclusion offers Belgium a different profile in…

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Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to set date with Zverev in Wimbledon 2026 final | Tennis

London: Defending champion Jannik Sinner stormed into the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final with a commanding 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in Friday's semi-final at the All England Club. The world No. 1 produced a clinical straight-sets display to end Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title and book his place in a second successive Wimbledon final.  Sinner, who won the title last year, will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday's championship match after the German defeated British wildcard Arthur Fery in the other semi-final earlier in the day. More to follow..

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Alexander Zverev ends Arthur Fery’s dream run to reach maiden Wimbledon final | Tennis

London: Alexander Zverev ended Arthur Ferry’s remarkable campaign at Wimbledon 2026 and progressed to the final, which will be played on Sunday, July 10. He sealed it with a straight-sets victory, which denied the British wildcard a place in the championship match. Notably, the second seed produced a commanding display on Centre Court to beat Fery 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the final, where he will meet either defending champion Jannik Sinner or seven-time winner Novak Djokovic. “This Grand Slam has always been the one that I have struggled with most and all of a sudden I am…

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England cricket sets new drinking policy after Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson’s nightclub drama | Cricket

London: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has introduced clearer behavioural expectations for players during international series. Under the revised guidelines, they are advised to avoid alcohol around match days and a strengthened midnight curfew aimed at eliminating uncertainty over team rules. The revised guidance also recommends that players do not consume alcohol on the day before a match, during a match or on the day immediately after it. It also makes clear that the midnight curfew remains in force every day of a home or away series, rather than only on match days. The changes follow recent questions over…

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BCCI sets plans for review meeting after team India’s series loss against England and Ireland | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is in the midst of a subpar run in their ongoing tour of England and Ireland. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, team India has lost all of their matches so far, losing two against Ireland and three against England. Being the defending T20 World Cup champions, a lot was expected from the Men in Blue.  However, their subpar showings in recent matches have forced the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to set up a review meeting. It is worth noting that the review is expected to be over skipper Shreyas Iyer…

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Ryan ten Doeschate weighs in on what needs to change for India after T20I series loss against England | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team continued their losing streak in their ongoing tour to England; their loss in the fourth T20I of the series was the team's fifth consecutive loss, two in Ireland and three in England, under captain Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.  England made history by defeating India in a bilateral T20I series consisting of two or more matches for the first time. India had secured victories in five of the last six series involving the two teams, with one series concluding in a tie. Reflecting on the team’s poor performance, the Indian team's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate came…

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Mustafizur Rahman ruled out of action for four weeks due to hamstring muscle tear | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major blow for Bangladesh cricket, the side’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of action for four weeks after sustaining a grade 1 hamstring tear and meniscal degeneration in his right knee. It is worth noting that due to his injury, Rahman will be missing the remainder of Bangladesh's ongoing tour of Zimbabwe. Notably, Mustafizur complained of pain while bowling in the first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe on July 6. Undergoing scans the following day, the true extent of his injury was revealed. He was replaced by Shoriful Islam in the second…

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Harry Brook targets No.1 T20I ranking as England chase 4-0 series sweep over India | Cricket

Bristol: England captain Harry Brook has set his side an ambitious target ahead of the final T20I against India, declaring that a 4-0 series victory and the No.1 spot in the ICC men's T20I rankings are firmly in their sights. England wrapped up the series with a commanding nine-wicket victory in Bristol, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match affair. The final match in Southampton now carries added significance, with a victory set to propel England above India to the top of the ICC men's T20I rankings. Having dominated the series with disciplined bowling and clinical batting, Brook believes…

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