Jensen, Hennessy, double up on hardware at World Cup in Montreal
Canada's Sophia Jensen and Brianna Hennessy added to Canada's medal haul on Sunday at the canoe sprint and Para canoe World Cup in Montreal.
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Mladenovic and Guo triumph in Wimbledon women's doubles
LONDON, July 12 : Chinese and French pair Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic outwitted second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3 7-5 to win the Wimbledon women's doubles title on Sunday for their first major triumph together.
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye but minutes later disaster struck when Embolo was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for simulation. The match went to extra-time and Switzerland snuffed out wave after wave of attacks until Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute. Lautaro Martinez added gloss with a late third. The hard-fought victory for Lionel Scaloni’s men at the Arrowhead Stadium means the top four teams in the FIFA rankings will contest the semifinals of the 2026 tournament. Argentina are now unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches as they attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain their World Cup crown. The South Americans swept through the group phase but struggled past minnows Cape Verde and needed a spectacular comeback against Egypt. Saturday’s game was another attritional affair against a Swiss team seeking to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time. Argentina took the lead with their first effort on target when Liverpool midfielder Mac Allister rose between Djibril Sow and Embolo to glance a header into the far corner. Messi was the provider from a corner, taking his tally of assists across six World Cups to 10. He is also joint top of the Golden Boot standings with eight goals, level with French
Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Saturday (Jul 11), setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.
Switzerland's Embolo given red card for diving after VAR review - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review found he was guilty of simulation.
Tearful Solbakken proud of Norway after World Cup odyssey ended by England
MIAMI, July 11 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken shed tears of pride after his side were lost 2-1 to England after extra time to exit the World Cup at the quarter-final stage, bringing to an end a campaign that captured hearts and minds at home and abroad.