Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament

The 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States expanded ​48 teams for the first time.

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Rintaro Sasaki faces life-altering decision after being drafted by Marlins

The Stanford slugger has until July 27 to sign with the Marlins and until July 31 to sign with the Hawks.

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Jannik Sinner savors victory after bouncing back to defend Wimbledon crown

The 24-year-old arrived at the All England Club a fortnight ago needing to answer his doubters ‌after a ‌second-round loss to unheralded Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Paris.

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Linda Noskova puts toughness on display to avoid heartbreak and claim Wimbledon crown

Noskova saw three match points come and ‌go before rallying to win the title.

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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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Ostapenko, Arevalo fight back to win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

"I was ⁠frustrated after losing ​my serve in the first ​set, but I calmed myself down ​and ‌told myself to keep fighting until the last point," said Jelena Ostapenko.

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