QtrendsArgentina and England set up a blockbuster World Cup semifinal after both won their quarterfinal matches in extra time. A heatwave forced Tour de France organisers to shorten Sunday's stage nine. England manager Thomas Tuchel criticized his team's performance, but Jude Bellingham defended the players after leading the comeback against Norway. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will meet in the Wimbledon final after dominant semifinal wins.
Julian Alvarez scored a stunning 112th-minute goal to help Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, booking their place in the World Cup semifinals. Lautaro Martinez also found the net for the defending champions in a hard-fought quarterfinal. Argentina will now face England for a spot in the final.
Organisers shortened Sunday's stage nine of the Tour de France due to an extreme heatwave affecting the region. The decision was made to protect rider safety as temperatures soared. Sprinters remain in contention, with Tim Merlier securing a second stage win earlier in the race.
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with his team's performance against Norway despite a come-from-behind victory that sent them to the semifinals. Jude Bellingham, who scored the decisive goal, responded dismissively to the criticism and defended his teammates. England will face Argentina in a highly anticipated semifinal clash.
Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to secure a World Cup semifinal berth against England. The defending champions struggled against a resilient Swiss side that held on despite having a player sent off. Extra-time goals from Alvarez and Martinez eventually broke Swiss resistance.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final after both cruised through their semifinal matches. Sinner produced a dominant performance against Novak Djokovic, while Zverev continued his impressive run. The final promises to be a compelling contrast of styles between Sinner's precision and Zverev's power.