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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, ending Morocco's historic run and setting up a semifinal against Belgium or Spain. England face a defensive crisis ahead of their quarterfinal against Norway, with Marc Guehi a serious doubt and Declan Rice ill. British tennis player Arthur Fery prepares to face Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon in what would be a landmark semifinal. World Cup culture stories highlight the trend of English speakers watching Spanish-language broadcasts and the quirky tradition of game balls returning to the pitch.

England defensive crisis ahead of Norway quarterfinal

England defensive crisis ahead of Norway quarterfinalEngland are facing a significant defensive headache ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against Norway, with centre-back Marc Guehi a serious doubt for the match. The injury concerns are compounded by Declan Rice reportedly suffering from illness, leaving manager Gareth Southgate with key personnel decisions. Dan Burn is being considered as a potential replacement for Guehi should the Crystal Palace defender be ruled out. The backline disruption comes at a critical stage of the tournament as England chase a semifinal berth.

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Guehi a serious doubt for quarter-final - could Burn start vs Norway? (Sky Sports)
England latest: Who should replace Guehi? (Sky Sports)
Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug (BBC)

Arthur Fery targets Zverev shock at Wimbledon

Arthur Fery targets Zverev shock at WimbledonBritish tennis prodigy Arthur Fery is generating massive excitement ahead of his Wimbledon semifinal against Alexander Zverev, with a wave of 'Fery-mania' sweeping the UK. Fery plans to leverage the home crowd advantage against the German sixth seed, who stands 6ft 6in tall. Analysts are dissecting the tactical approach Fery must take to overcome the significant height and experience disparity. A victory would mark one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history for a British player.

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Fery plans to use home crowd against Zverev in semi-final (Sky Sports)
Arthur FeryFery-mania builds in advance of semi-final against Zverev (The Guardian)
Tall order: the tactics Arthur Fery must employ to shock 6ft 6in Zverev (The Guardian)

France end Morocco's World Cup run in quarterfinal

France end Morocco's World Cup run in quarterfinalFrance defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, ending the Atlas Lions' historic campaign as the first Arab and African nation to reach this stage. Kylian Mbappe was instrumental, contributing a goal and an assist, with Ousmane Dembele also on the scoresheet. Morocco expressed disappointment at falling short of expectations but received widespread praise from Arab fans for their tournament performance. France now advance to the semifinals where they will face either Belgium or Spain.

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France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang (CNN)
‘Unstoppable force’: Mbappe’s France crush Morocco’s World Cup dreams (Al Jazeera)
France end Morocco dream with 2-0 win in World Cup quarterfinals – updates (Al Jazeera)
World Cup dreams over, but Egypt and Morocco have made Arab fans proud (Arab News)
“This is football — no excuses”: Morocco disappointed at falling below expectations (Arab News)

World Cup culture: Spanish broadcasts and ball traditions

World Cup culture: Spanish broadcasts and ball traditionsBeyond the match action, World Cup culture stories are gaining traction. A growing number of English speakers are tuning into Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts, drawn by the passion and energy of Hispanic commentary. Meanwhile, a quirky football tradition has been highlighted: game balls that exit the pitch keep finding their way back, much to the amusement of fans. The Esports World Cup also kicked off in style, expanding the competition's cultural footprint.

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Why English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish (AP News)
Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches (AP News)
Esports World Cup kicks off in style (Arab News)

Mbappe stars as France advances to semifinal

Mbappe stars as France advances to semifinalKylian Mbappe delivered a standout performance with a goal and an assist as France beat Morocco 2-0 to secure a World Cup semifinal berth. Mbappe and Dembele were too much for the Moroccan defense, as the Atlas Lions exited the tournament with their heads held high. The result means Africa must wait at least another four years to crown its first world champion. France now await the winner between Belgium and Spain, with a third straight final appearance on the line.

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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals (AP News)
Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal (Al Jazeera)
Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappe fires France past MoroccoAfrica must wait at least another four years to crown first world champion, Belgium or Spain stand in way of France and third straight final. (SCMP)
Mbappe and Dembele too much for Morocco as Atlas Lions bow out of World Cup (Arab News)