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U.S. Men's Team to Share $16 Million World Cup Prize Money Equally with Women's Team The U.S. men's national soccer team, which was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will share its $16 million prize money—approximately 24 billion KRW—equally with the women's national team. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:10 PM

"God Has Given Me Something Special": Messi, the 'God of Football,' Leads Argentina's Great Comeback In the North and Central American World Cup, defending champion Argentina staged… SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:40 PM

Superstar Ohtani Hits Leadoff Home Run in First Inning, Reaches 300 Career MLB Home Runs Ohtani, starting as the leadoff designated hitter in a home game against the Colorado Rockies at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 8 , blasted a leadoff home run that soared over the center-field wall like a bullet in his first at-bat of the first inning. SBS Jul 8, 2026 12:50 PM

Egypt Team Blasts Refereeing After World Cup Loss to Argentina: "Clear Bias Toward Messi" The Egypt national football team has launched a fierce criticism of the officiating crew following their defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. SBS Jul 8, 2026 11:19 AM

Argentina Advances to Quarterfinals with Comeback Win; Messi Records 1 Goal and 1 Assist In the North and Central American World Cup, defending champion Argentina has advanced to the quarterfinals after a dramatic comeback victory against Egypt. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:24 AM

Quarterfinal Matchups Set for 2026 World Cup: Six European Nations Advance, Haaland vs. Kane Clash Confirmed The quarterfinal lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is complete, with Switzerland taking the final spot. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:18 AM

2026 Gangwon International Motor Festa to be Held at Inje Speedium on July 18… Featuring Night Race Launched in 2018, the Gangwon International Motor Festa has played a significant role in popularizing motorsports in the region and boosting local tourism. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:09 AM

Switzerland Defeats Colombia in Penalty Shootout to Reach Quarterfinals In the Round of 16 match held at Vancouver Stadium in Canada, Switzerland played to a 0-0 draw against Colombia through regulation and extra time, before winning 4-3 in the ensuing penalty shootout. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:30 AM

Russia to Participate in LA Olympics as IOC Lifts Suspension As a result, Russian athletes will be able to compete normally starting from the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. SBS Jul 8, 2026 7:56 AM

"Monkey Raised on Coconuts": Racist Outburst Against Mbappe Sparks Controversy A Paraguayan politician has sparked controversy by unleashing shocking racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe, who led France to the quarterfinals three days ago after overcoming Paraguay's unsportsmanlike play in the Round of 16. SBS Jul 8, 2026 7:52 AM