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A black car drove into a crowd of Mexico football supporters celebrating a World Cup match win in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday, injuring 17 people. The driver was arrested at the scene.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rebuffed criticism of World Cup hydration breaks, arguing they serve player welfare in extreme heat rather than generating revenue for football's governing body.
The World Cup reached its 100-goal milestone faster than any tournament in nearly 70 years when Cody Gakpo netted in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden, prompting analysis of the high-scoring trend.
Morocco and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial on a rape charge after France's Versailles appeals court rejected his appeal. The player expressed readiness to defend himself in court and said he welcomes the opportunity to tell his side of the story.
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice as Germany mounted a second-half fightback against Ivory Coast, winning 2-1 to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 2014.
Morocco's early-goal brilliance gave them a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland in Group C, establishing themselves as frontrunners for qualification with one fixture remaining in the tournament.
A French appeals court has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will proceed to trial on a rape charge. The ruling represents a significant moment in athlete accountability.