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nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Greek F-16 Crash-Lands at Zakynthos Airport on Training Flight
A Greek F-16 fighter jet developed a technical fault during a training flight and crash-landed at Zakynthos Airport. The pilot escaped unharmed, but the runway closure delayed flights until at least 9pm and diverted several international services.
Usa Todaysports6 days ago
French player criticizes Paraguayan senator over social media remarks after World Cup match
A French player posted a response to a Paraguayan senator who made remarks about the player on social media following a round-of-16 match. The senator's comments were later condemned by Paraguay's government and senate.
sportsnet.casports6 days agoUpdated
FIFA Suspends England Defender Jarell Quansah for Two Matches
FIFA suspended England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches after a red card in the round-of-16 win over Mexico. The ban keeps him out of the quarterfinal against Norway and a possible semifinal. England won that match 3-2 while down a player for the final 36 minutes.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
England Beats Mexico 3-2 as Match Draws Record 21.7 Million U.S. Viewers
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-16 match on July 5. The Fox broadcast averaged more than 21.7 million viewers, setting a record for a non-U.S. game shown in English.
worldsoccertalk.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Egypt Files FIFA Complaint After 3-2 World Cup Loss; FIFA Defends Officials
The Egyptian Football Association accused match officials of bias and improper VAR use following a round-of-16 defeat. FIFA's chief of refereeing defended the decisions and rejected the allegations.
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france24.comsports7 days agoUpdated
France Meets Morocco in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium
The quarterfinal opens on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France enters after a 1-0 round-of-16 win over Paraguay; Morocco advanced as the last African team remaining.
cnbc.comsports8 days ago
FIFA Reverses Red-Card Suspension, Allows Forward to Play in Round of 16
FIFA reinstated a U.S. forward for the round-of-16 match after an independent review. The decision followed a direct call from the U.S. president to FIFA’s president and legal challenges mounted by private lawyers.
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sbs.com.ausports7 days agoUpdated
Argentina Defeats Egypt 3-2 After Trailing by Two Goals
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer in a 3-2 comeback victory for Argentina over Egypt on July 8. Switzerland advanced past Colombia on penalties in the other round-of-16 match.
bbc.co.uksports9 days ago
Neymar says Brazil career finished after World Cup loss to Norway
Neymar announced the end of his Brazil career after a 2-1 round-of-16 defeat to Norway on Sunday. The 34-year-old scored a late penalty but could not prevent Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
sbs.com.ausports9 days ago
FIFA suspends Balogun one-match ban for one year
FIFA announced Sunday that the automatic suspension for United States forward Folarin Balogun has been suspended for a probationary period of one year. The decision allows him to play in Monday's round-of-16 match against Belgium.
bbc.co.uksports9 days ago
Neymar Says Brazil Career Finished After Norway Loss
Neymar announced the end of his Brazil career after a 2-1 round-of-16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 World Cup. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway while Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil.
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livemint.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Belgium Eliminates Co-Host United States 4-1 as Match Draws Record 42 Million US Viewers
The round-of-16 game between the United States and Belgium attracted 42 million viewers on US media outlets. Belgium won 4-1 to eliminate the co-host nation. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 the previous day in a match that marked Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.
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abcnews.go.comsports10 days ago
Soccer Body Applies Rule to Allow Striker in Round-of-16 Match
Folarin Balogun received a red card but will play in the round-of-16 after soccer’s governing body invoked an existing rule. The decision overrides an earlier suspension for the match against Belgium.
washingtonpost.comsports9 days agoUpdated
FIFA Suspends Enforcement of Red-Card Ban on U.S. Forward Folarin Balogun
FIFA suspended the one-game ban on United States forward Folarin Balogun on Sunday, restoring his eligibility for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. The forward leads the U.S. with three goals in the tournament.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports11 days ago
U.S.–Belgium World Cup ticket prices fall over 30 percent to $1,423 before slight rebound
Get-in prices for the July 6 round-of-16 match in Seattle fell from $2,836 to a low of $1,423 on Saturday afternoon before rising to $1,635. The price ranked second-highest among eight tracked round-of-16 games.
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mexiconewsdaily.comsports11 days agoUpdated
Mexico City to Cap Crowds at 25,000 and Double Police for Mexico-England World Cup Match
Mexico City will deploy 6,000 officers along Paseo de la Reforma and cap attendance at 25,000 at the Angel of Independence monument for Sunday's round-of-16 game. The measures follow four deaths during celebrations after Mexico's win over Ecuador earlier this week.
nbcnews.comsports12 days agoUpdated
U.S. forward receives one-match ban after red card
The player described the period after his ejection as an emotional roller coaster and said he plans to support teammates ahead of the round-of-16 match. He will miss the Belgium game but could return for the quarterfinals if the team advances.
app.buzzsumo.comsports14 days ago
England Has Three Days to Prepare for Mexico Match at 2,240-Meter Azteca Stadium
Thomas Tuchel said England have no time to adjust to the 2,240-meter elevation at Azteca Stadium ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 game. The team returns to Kansas City on Wednesday before flying to Mexico City on Friday.
france24.comsports14 days ago
Mexico, Norway, France Advance at 2026 World Cup
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-1 in a round-of-16 qualifier. Norway and France also secured wins to move forward in the tournament.
washingtonpost.comworld23 days agoUpdated
F-16 Monitors Civilian Plane After Airspace Violation Over Hagerstown
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated a VIP temporary flight restriction over Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday afternoon. The military jet monitored the plane until it landed safely at a nearby airport. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m…
uctoday.compolitics33 days agoUpdated
U.S. plans to cut fighter jets and warships for NATO operations in Europe
The United States intends to reduce the number of fighter jets, aerial refueling tankers, and warships it contributes to NATO operations in Europe. The reductions would lower available F-16 and F-15E aircraft from roughly 150 to 100 and scale back other assets.
theconversation.comworld43 days ago
Ukrainian F-16 Intercepts Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missiles in Recent Air Defense Actions
Video shows a Ukrainian Air Force F-16 intercepting a Russian cruise missile during recent operations. The footage captures the downing of the Kh-101 air-launched missile.
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indianexpress.comworld54 days ago
Declassified Video Shows U.S. Military Aircraft Destroying Object Over Lake Huron
A February 2023 video released in a second batch of declassified UAP documents shows a U.S. Air Force F-16C destroying an unidentified object over Lake Huron. The footage was recorded by an Air National Guard aircraft using an unspecified weapons system.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld56 days ago
Drone Overflights Reported in Baltic Region Since March
A Romanian F-16 shot down a drone over Estonia on May 19. Earlier the same day, residents in Vilnius took shelter after another drone was detected. Officials in the region have reported multiple incidents since March.
news.google.comworld56 days ago
F-16 Jets Escort Civilian Plane Out of Restricted Airspace Over Washington D.C.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area on Tuesday morning. North American Aerospace Defense Command said the plane was escorted from the zone without further incident.
asiaone.compolitics57 days ago
NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Estonia
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone over central Estonia on Tuesday. Estonian officials said the aircraft was likely a Ukrainian projectile diverted by Russian electronic jamming.
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nationalpost.compolitics57 days ago
Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Unidentified Drone Over Central Estonia
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet on NATO Baltic Air Policing duty intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone above central Estonia. The incident marks the first time NATO forces have taken such action over the Baltic States.
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The War Zoneworld61 days ago
Argentina Retires Last A-4 Fightinghawk Jets as F-16s Enter Service
The Argentine Air Force has decommissioned its final A-4AR and OA-4AR Fightinghawk aircraft after six decades of service. The retirement coincides with the introduction of 24 F-16 fighters acquired from Denmark. The move was driven by maintenance costs and a shift toward more mod…
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nypost.comworld67 days ago
Guard Posts 31 Points in Game 2 After Poor Game 1 Shooting in Oklahoma Return
A guard born and raised in Arkansas struggled in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinal series, shooting 3-of-16 for eight points. He responded with a playoff career-high 31 points in Game 2 while recording five turnovers and arguing with officials. The team dropped both games…
news.sky.comworld67 days ago
Belgium to Transfer Entire F-16 Fleet to Ukraine by 2029
Belgium has committed to sending all 53 of its F-16 aircraft to Ukraine by the end of 2029. The decision follows an initial pledge of 30 aircraft. The transfer is intended to strengthen Ukraine's air force capabilities.
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nypost.comworld72 days ago
U.S. F-16 Conducts Refueling During Patrol Over Persian Gulf Near Qatar and UAE
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet was observed refueling during a patrol over the Persian Gulf, close to the coasts of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft carried a mix of air-to-air missiles, rockets, and precision-guided bombs. The patrol occurred in a region where U.S. mili…
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news.sky.comworld82 days ago
Peru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16s for Fleet Upgrade
Lockheed Martin stated it has secured a deal to sell 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Peru, highlighting the jet's performance. However, Peru's interim president indicated the deal is on hold, while the US Embassy in Lima insists part of it has been signed. Senior officials in Lima r…
theaviationist.comworld84 days ago
Peru Defers $3.5 Billion F-16 Purchase; Two Ministers Resign
Peru's interim President Jose Maria Balcazar announced the deferral of a decision on purchasing F-16 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, leading to the resignations of the defense and foreign ministers. The U.S. ambassador to Peru expressed concerns over the delay. The decision co…
dnaindia.comworld88 days ago
U.S. Issues Criticism of Peru After Cancellation of F-16 Jet Contract Ceremony
The U.S. issued criticism against Peru following the country's cancellation of a contract-signing ceremony for F-16 fighter jets. The deal involved $2 billion worth of aircraft from Lockheed Martin Corp. The events are recent as of April 18, 2026.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld96 days ago
Bahrain Reports F-16 Block 70 Downing Two Iranian Drones in Middle East Conflict
Bahrain's air force used an F-16 Block 70 aircraft to shoot down two Iranian drones during a conflict in the Middle East earlier this month. This marks the first reported air-to-air engagement involving the F-16 Block 70 variant. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensio…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld98 days ago
United States Incurs Aircraft Losses in Six-Week War with Iran in Middle East
The United States experienced multiple aircraft losses during a nearly six-week conflict with Iran that spread across the Middle East. Bahrain reported its F-16 Block 70 jets achieving air-to-air kills against Iranian drones. Evidence indicates US deployment of scatterable mines…
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