Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.
England secured a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami. Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the winner, to set up a clash with Argentina.
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, who played in the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, has died. Police are investigating the circumstances after his body was found at a house in Cape Town.
Mikel Merino scored a late winner for Spain against Belgium, securing a 2-1 victory and advancing them to the World Cup semifinals. Spain will face France next.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final. He will face Alexander Zverev, who also won his semi-final in straight sets, for the title.
France advanced to the World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé scored the opener in the 60th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead six minutes later. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappé earlier, France dominated possession and chances.
France and Morocco, rivals from the 2022 World Cup, face off in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Boston. Beyond the pitch, the match carries historical weight due to Morocco's colonial past with France and its large diaspora, raising concerns about potential unrest.
