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The two thousand twenty six World Cup is delivering drama in bunches, and Uruguay just went out with a bang — the wrong kind. Agustin Canobbio was shown a red card for a nasty tackle as La Celeste's tournament came to a bitter end, eliminated in the group stage despite being considered one of the stronger sides in the field. In this expanded format, going out early stings even more.
Meanwhile the bracket is taking shape fast. Spain are pushing through Group H after Baena put them ahead against Uruguay in Guadalajara, while Cape Verde have a genuine shot at advancing with a result against Saudi Arabia in Houston. Egypt sit atop Group G with four points heading into their final match against Iran — a win could put them on a collision course with the United States in the round of sixteen.
Off the pitch and back stateside, the Los Angeles Angels have made a significant front office move, firing general manager Perry Minasian after the team never posted a winning season under his watch. John Mozeliak steps in as interim, with the Angels once again staring down last place in the AL West. A franchise in serious need of a reset.
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