
📺 Sports This Week
⚽ FIFA World Cup
Australia vs. Egypt – Friday, July 3rd
2:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM London | 3:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
These teams have had a tough tournament, but find themselves in a position to advance to the final 16. Only one can get there, and their prize may be a meeting with heavy-favorite Argentina.
Argentina vs. Cape Verde – Friday, July 3rd
6:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London | 7:00 AM Tokyo (Sat) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
A tournament favorite vs. Cinderella. Cape Verde surprised many with a draw against Spain in its World Cup opener last month. Now, it takes on an Argentina team that has been nearly unstoppable. And this time, a draw isn’t on the table.
Colombia vs. Ghana – Friday, July 3rd
9:30 PM ET | 2:30 AM London (Sat) | 10:30 AM Tokyo (Sat) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
Who will move on to face Switzerland in the Round of 16? Colombia has had a nearly flawless performance so far, while Ghana is coming off a loss to Croatia.
FIFA World Cup - Round of 16
Canada vs. Morocco – Saturday, July 4th
1:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM London | 2:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
History-in-the-making on both sides here. Canada is into the Round of 16 for the first time ever, while Morocco is coming off a monumental upset of defending champion The Netherlands in penalty kicks.
Paraguay vs. France – Saturday, July 4th
5:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London | 6:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
France has looked unbeatable during the World Cup and has never lost to Paraguay. Some are even saying that a Paraguay win may be the biggest upset in World Cup history. Can it happen?
Brazil vs. Norway – Sunday, July 5th
4:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
Norway has taken the World Cup by storm with its historic return to the tournament and trending rowing celebration. Advancing to the Round of 16 matches it up with renowned soccer power Brazil.
Mexico vs. England – Sunday, July 5th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Mon) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
Another great matchup of traditional international soccer powers. Neither team has lost during the current World Cup, but Mexico has yet to even allow a goal and will be playing in its home stadium.
🏀 WNBA
Golden State Valkyries (13-7) @ Atlanta Dream (12-8) – Saturday, July 4th
1:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM London | 2:00 AM Tokyo (Sun) – CBS/Paramount+
The final of three meetings between these franchises this season. The Valkyries won both previous matchups at home, but this one will be played in Atlanta as the Dream look to stay in first place in the East and stop a four-game losing skid.
Indiana Fever (11-8) @ Las Vegas Aces (14-5) – Sunday, July 5th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Mon) | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – ESPN/Disney+
Indiana’s in a bit of a funk entering this one. Will a matchup against the team with the second-best record in the WNBA help get things right or only make things worse?
Seattle Storm (5-15) @ Los Angeles Sparks (8-10) – Monday, July 6th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Tues) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Tues) – USA Network
Seattle sits at the bottom of the WNBA standings, while LA is on the verge of breaking .500. The Sparks won the only previous meeting with a second-half rally.
⚾ MLB
Tampa Bay Rays (51-33) @ Houston Astros (43-46) – Friday, July 3rd
8:15 PM ET | 1:15 AM London (Sat) | 9:15 AM Tokyo (Sat) – MLB.TV/Apple TV+
Tampa and Houston meet for the first time this season with a three-game weekend set. The Rays enter on an eight-game winning streak, while the Astros have their eyes set on catching Texas and Seattle in the AL West.
Milwaukee Brewers (53-32) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (43-43) – Friday, July 3rd
9:45 PM ET | 2:45 AM London (Sat) | 10:45 AM Tokyo (Sat) – MLB.TV/Apple TV+
First-place Milwaukee has won two of three against Arizona this season. The Brewers have outscored the D-Backs 28-9 In their last meeting, William Contreras paced a 13-run outburst for Milwaukee with four hits, a home run, and four RBIs.
New York Mets (36-51) @ Atlanta Braves (50-35) – Saturday, July 4th
8:08 PM ET | 1:08 AM London (Sun) | 9:08 AM Tokyo (Sun) – MLB.TV/Fox
The Braves have been one of the best teams in the majors this season, while the Mets’ struggles have been well-documented. However, the Mets took two of three when they met last month.
St. Louis Cardinals (45-39) @ Chicago Cubs (49-38) – Saturday, July 4th
8:08 PM ET | 1:08 AM London (Sun) | 9:08 AM Tokyo (Sun) – MLB.TV/Fox
The Cardinals are finding their stride, while the Cubs just erupted for 23 runs in one game. Who can continue their momentum this weekend?
🏎️ Auto Racing
F1: Pirelli British Grand Prix – Sunday, July 5th
10:00 AM ET | 3:00 PM London | 11:00 PM Tokyo – Apple TV
F1 returns to Silverstone for the first time since 2021. Hometown hero George Russell enters the race just 40 points off the championship lead and could help himself on familiar turf.
NASCAR Cup Series at Chicago – Sunday, July 5th
6:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London | 7:00 AM Tokyo (Mon) – TNT/HBO Max
NASCAR returns to Chicago after a long break. The track has produced some of the most thrilling finishes.
IndyCar: Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio – Sunday, July 5th
12:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM London | 1:30 AM Tokyo (Mon) – Fox
Scott Dixon looks for his seventh career win at the Mid-Ohio Grand Prix. Defending Indy 500 champ and native Ohioan Felix Rosenqvist is among his top competitors.
🎬 Entertainment
Friday, July 3rd
Apple TV+: Silo – Season 3
The series that jumps between eras of a small dystopian society returns. In the present day, a rebellion is rising against a new threat. In the past, conspiracies are discovered that may impact future lives.
Disney+: The Simpsons: Simpsley
An exclusive episode of the legendary sitcom on Disney+ follows Marge on a trip to Italy, where she tries to convince Skinner to come home, only to find herself mesmerized by his lifestyle and houseguest Home Simpsley.
Saturday, July 4th
Netflix: Dark Winds – Season 4
Get ready for more twists, murders, and hidden secrets in the latest season of the mystery thriller. During an investigation centered on the mysterious disappearance of a Navajo girl, Lieutenant Leaphorn and Deputy Chee stumble upon a hidden criminal underworld beyond the reservation.
In Theaters
Young Washington
The war biography of former general and first president of the United States George Washington follows his fight to survive his first battle, which helped thrust him into the roles that landed him in the history books.
📰 Top Story
Knockout begins as the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 32 gets underway
The group stage is over, and the FIFA Club World Cup moves into the Round of 32, where every match becomes win-or-go-home. Several tournament favorites begin their knockout campaigns alongside clubs that exceeded expectations during the group stage. With no second chances available, managers are expected to rotate less, prioritize defensive discipline, and rely on their most experienced players. The knockout phase also increases the likelihood of extra time and penalty shootouts, making squad depth more valuable than ever.
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