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⚽ FIFA World Cup

France vs. England — Saturday, July 18th

5:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM London | 6:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) — FOX/Telemundo/FOX One

France and England meet in Miami for the World Cup third-place playoff after falling short in their respective semifinals. Both entered the tournament expecting to challenge for the trophy, but one final victory would at least allow them to finish an exhausting campaign on a high.

Spain vs. Argentina — Sunday, July 19th

3:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM London | 4:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) — FOX/Telemundo/Peacock

The biggest match of the tournament is finally here. Spain faces defending champion Argentina in New Jersey, with Lionel Messi chasing another World Cup title and Spain appearing in its first final since winning the competition in 2010. It is experience against youth, and only one team will leave as world champion.

🏀 WNBA

Seattle Storm @ Indiana Fever — Friday, July 17th

7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Sat) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Sat) — ION

Indiana begins a demanding home back-to-back against Seattle. With the regular season moving deeper into summer, both teams need every available win as the playoff picture begins to take shape.

Connecticut Sun @ Phoenix Mercury — Friday, July 17th

10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Sat) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) — ION

Connecticut travels to Phoenix for the first game of a two-game set between the teams. Both sides will see the matchup as an opportunity to build momentum before they meet again on Sunday.

New York Liberty @ Indiana Fever — Saturday, July 18th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Sun) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) — CBS/Paramount+

The Fever return to the court less than 24 hours after facing Seattle, this time welcoming the Liberty. New York brings one of the league’s most dangerous rosters, while Indiana will try to protect its home court during a difficult stretch.

MLB

Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs — Saturday, July 18th

2:20 PM ET | 7:20 PM London | 3:20 AM Tokyo (Sun) — MLB.TV

The Twins and Cubs continue their weekend series at Wrigley Field as the MLB season resumes after the All-Star break. Both clubs enter the second half knowing that a strong opening weekend could set the tone for the playoff race ahead.

Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees — Saturday, July 18th

8:08 PM ET | 1:08 AM London (Sun) | 9:08 AM Tokyo (Sun) — FOX

Two of baseball’s biggest franchises meet under the lights at Yankee Stadium. With both clubs carrying championship expectations, this nationally televised matchup is one of the marquee series of the weekend.

Miami Marlins @ Milwaukee Brewers — Sunday, July 19th

2:10 PM ET | 7:10 PM London | 3:10 AM Tokyo (Mon) — MLB.TV

Milwaukee closes its weekend series against a Miami team firmly involved in the National League playoff chase. The Brewers have been among the league’s strongest teams, while the Marlins will try to prove they can compete with one of the NL’s best.

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UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman — Saturday, July 18th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Sun) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) — Paramount+

Former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman meet in a non-title middleweight main event in Oklahoma City. Du Plessis faces one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation, while Usman looks to make another major statement in a new division.

🎬 Entertainment

Friday, July 17th

Netflix: Heartstopper Forever

Nick and Charlie enter a new stage of their relationship as university, adulthood, and the possibility of long distance move closer. The feature-length finale brings the story of the Truham-Higgs group to an emotional conclusion.

Friday, July 17th

Peacock: Obsession

A hopeless romantic makes a wish for love, only to unleash consequences far more terrifying than expected. The supernatural horror hit makes its streaming debut on Peacock this weekend.

In Theaters

The Invite

A struggling couple invites their mysterious new neighbors over for dinner. What begins as an attempt to repair their marriage quickly becomes an unpredictable and increasingly chaotic evening.

Coming Tuesday, July 21st

Criterion Channel: Blue Heron

This acclaimed drama blends memory, fiction, and autobiography through the story of a Hungarian family beginning a new life on Vancouver Island.

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Spain and Argentina Prepare for a World Cup Final for the Ages

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes Sunday with a blockbuster final between Spain and defending champion Argentina. Spain reached the final by defeating France, while Argentina overcame England in a dramatic semifinal.

The match brings together two football generations. Lionel Messi is attempting to win consecutive World Cups with Argentina, while Spain’s young team is seeking the country’s first title since 2010. After more than a month of football across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, everything now comes down to one match in New Jersey.

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