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Belgium vs. Iran LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as teams share points after Belgium's Ngoy sees red
Belgium and Iran face off in their second match with both sides looking for their first wins of the World Cup and you can follow all the action with ESPN.

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Iran keeper stands tall in draw vs. 10-man Belgium
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and 10-man Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday.


TOP HEADLINES
Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally look like the World Cup contenders we expected

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Yamal's 'dream' 1st WC goal sees Spain roar back

Ivory Coast nearly beating Germany wasn't a surprise to anyone paying attention

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Ivory Coast want to emulate Morocco '22 as Fae eyes semifinal run

Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair play'


WORLD CUP X NBA
Clint Capela puts Congo DR's Noah Sadiki on a poster

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FIFA WORLD CUP
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World Cup permutations - What does every African team need to progress?

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FIFA WORLD CUP
Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer?

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How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat

'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts


SATURDAY'S GAMES
In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav steals the show in comeback win

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In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own

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How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022 vs. Spain?

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Kapp's T20I best powers South Africa to win over India

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Eagles' Bernard feels Nigeria has NFL talent in abundance

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence

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Netherlands break WC record with Sweden rout

71 seconds, €55m - Have Bayern pulled off transfer steal with Saibari?

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Onuoha doubts Morocco can repeat World Cup semifinal run

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NBA
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The Spurs are ahead of schedule, but they still have work to do

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Mokoena remains in yellow card purgatory despite Czechia heroics

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Mokoena on his emotions for his grandfather before South Africa vs. Czechia

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Arsenal start new PL season against Coventry

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Faster than Mbappé: Is Muñoz Liverpool's answer to replacing Salah?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: PSG to bid for Liverpool target Diomande

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Transfer big board: Best players in each position who could move

Women's transfer grades: LCL get a B for Earps


FORMULA 1
Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

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Mercedes won't challenge Russell's penalties

U.S. OPEN
U.S. Open weekend storylines: Can anyone catch Wyndham Clark? How will Shinnecock play?

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England vs. Ghana: Kick-off time, team news, how to watch Kane vs Semenyo

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Ghana want to 'prove a point' against England - Semenyo


NFL
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AFC West roundtable: Best offseason moves so far? Rookies to watch in training camp?

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Practice squads, swing refs and skepticism: Will NFL officiating improve under new CBA?


MLB
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MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers end Braves' No. 1 run

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2026 MLB mock draft: Who every team SHOULD take with its first pick

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Ranking CFB's top running backs: Who are the best of a strong group?

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NBA draft rankings: Final big board for the top 100 prospects

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Top Headlines
- Thiaw: Senegal fed 'issues' resolved pre-Norway
- Bielsa joins World Cup hydration break critics
- Saka in race to be fit for England's Ghana clash
- Brazil's Raphinha (thigh) WCup return uncertain
- Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics
- Troost-Ekong backs Ghana for draw vs. England
- Renard: Tunisia must be 'collectively perfect' vs. Japan
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