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Eligible teams, venues, kickoff times, key players and how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals.Published July 12, 2026July 12, 2026Initially it started with 48 teams, but now only 4 remain. The lineup for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals is complete, with France, Spain, England and Argentina qualifying for the last four.The top four teams in the world rankings will fight for the right to lift the trophy on July 19, but first they must clear the penultimate hurdle.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere’s what you need to know about the World Cup semifinals.Which teams have made…
Switzerland’s Briel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the quarter-finals of the last World Cup.Published July 12, 2026July 12, 2026In the quarterfinals against Argentina in Kansas City, Switzerland’s Briel Embolo was sent off, marking the first red card for wrongful status in a World Cup.Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute of Saturday’s match, becoming the first player to receive a penalty for mistaken identity.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe incident started when Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was given a yellow card for a foul on Embolo, but the decision…
The first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will pit Spain and France, the two highest-ranked teams in Europe and one of the most heated rivalries in world football.For many fans, the pre-tournament battle between the favorites is the most anticipated match of the month-long World Cup, which has brought drama both on and off the field.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listTuesday’s matchup in Dallas was made special as Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, two of the most incredible talents in soccer, shared the field.Mbappe and Yamal have faced each other several times in La Liga’s El…
Iranian state media reported early Sunday that Iran targeted multiple U.S. military facilities across the Gulf, following a recent series of attacks by the United States. According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) fired a ballistic missile at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. According to the IRIB news agency, the Revolutionary Guards also carried out “a heavy surprise attack on a naval ship’s logistics support facility and a refueling platform used by a US aircraft carrier in Oman’s Duqm port.” In Kuwait, the Iranian military announced it had launched a loitering drone against U.S. military…
The US military said in a statement that it had ordered new airstrikes against Iran on Saturday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked a merchant ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. Central Command announced that the Cyprus-registered container ship M/V GFS Galaxy was unable to continue sailing due to an Iranian attack that caused a fire on board and caused significant damage to the engine room. According to Centcom, one civilian crew member is missing. “In response, the United States is imposing a heavy price by continuing to reduce Iran’s ability to attack civilian seafarers and commercial vessels…
Master | Moments | Getty ImagesSemiconductor stocks have rallied wildly over the past year as investors bet on the sector’s central role in building global AI infrastructure.But volatility surrounding semiconductor stocks is rising again, sparking debate over whether this is a sign of broader concerns about demand for AI. In interviews with CNBC this week, several AI executives poured cold water on the idea that demand is slowing, while acknowledging that companies are becoming more cautious about the cost of using AI.“I think the demand for AI is almost limitless,” says Pat Gelsinger. intel Playground Global’s CEO and current general…
Published July 12, 2026July 12, 2026Defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time thanks to a decisive long-range strike from Julian Alvarez and will now face England in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday when Alexis Mac Allister headed in Lionel Messi’s cross.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThen, far from the dominant performance that the South American team had hoped for, the European team deservedly equalized in the 67th minute with Dan Ndoye scoring from close range.Switzerland controversially lost Briel Embolo to…
Anastasiya Minkova collapsed in shock when she returned home from a trip last September to find that her husband had moved away, taking their two-year-old son with her. The American and Russian nationals are currently fighting over custody of their children, and CNN has called Ren to protect his identity. Minkova last saw Ren six months ago, when they spent 30 minutes together playing with toys under the supervision of staff at an orphanage. “My son held onto me tightly and wouldn’t let go. He pressed his head against my chest and seemed relieved to finally see me,” Minkova told…
The referee called off the welterweight bout at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.Published July 12, 2026July 12, 2026Conor McGregor’s much-hyped return to the Octagon lasted just over a minute on Saturday after he was forced to leave the UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway with an injury after suffering a bruised knee.McGregor, a former two-division champion who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, started the opening round with a flying kick that landed awkwardly and quickly appeared to be in trouble.Recommended stories list of 4…
Earnings season is just around the corner, and several companies scheduled to report next week have a history of beating Wall Street expectations. Nearly 30 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report next week. They include Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and media giant Netflix. Using data from Bespoke Investment Group, CNBC Pro screened companies with a track record of beating analyst expectations at least 65% of the time and whose stock price rose at least 1% after announcing earnings. The following companies will release reports next week. Intuitive Surgical came out on top, beating analyst estimates by 89%, but…