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Soccer
July 8, 2026
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Switzerland reaches World Cup Quarter-finals for first time since 1954, beats Colombia on penalties
- Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to advance to the 2026 World Cup Quarter-finals.
- This is their first quarterfinal appearance since 1954, after Round of 16 exits in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
- The victory keeps Switzerland unbeaten in the tournament and breaks a recent knockout stage pattern.
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Maltese side Floriana pulls off historic Champions League upset
- Maltese club Floriana defeated Irish champions Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round.
- Floriana pulled off the upset as heavy underdogs with pre-match winning odds of 3.47 compared to Shamrock Rovers' 2.06.
- This historic result marks Floriana's first-ever victory in UEFA Champions League history.
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Chengdu Better City extends lead at top of Chinese Super League
- Chengdu Better City holds the top position in the Chinese Super League table.
- They lead second-place Chongqing Tongliang Long by 13 points after 15 matches, with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
- This strong start puts Chengdu in position to pursue their first-ever league title.