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World Cup Final Faces Backlash for Breaking Tradition with U.S. Anthem and Halftime Show The controversy stems from the inclusion of the U.S. national anthem—despite the U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:30 PM

Argentina Faces Potential FIFA Disciplinary Action Over 'Malvinas' Banner Ahead of Final The BBC reported that "FIFA is reviewing whether to take disciplinary action against the Argentine team for holding up a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (known as the Malvinas in Argentina) immediately after their semifinal match against England." Argentina secured their spot in the final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semifinal match held in Atlanta, USA, yesterday, scoring consecutive goals in the final minutes of the game. SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:19 PM

Im Sung-jae Ties for 2nd in First Round of The Open Championship, 1 Stroke Behind Leader Suber In the first round of the 154th Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, Im carded five birdies and one bogey for a 4-under-par performance. SBS Jul 17, 2026 8:52 AM

Berenscold Sets New 'Record' at Tour de France with Average Speed of 50.9 km/h Norwegian cyclist Berenscold has set a new record at the Tour de France, the wor… SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:51 AM

Korean Sport & Olympic Committee Expands Electoral College by 41 Times; Football Association Election Reform Expected The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee has amended its articles of association to significantly expand its electoral college for the presidential election. SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:49 AM

Yang Chang-seop Secures 8th Win with Defensive Masterclass as Samsung Maintains Lead The second half of the professional baseball season has begun. Samsung has maintained its lead by defeating Lotte, bolstered by a strong pitching performance from starter Yang Chang-seop. SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:47 AM

From Being Bathed by Messi 19 Years Ago to Facing Him in the Final The special connection between Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's rising star Lamine Yamal is back in the spotlight. SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:30 AM

From Bath Time 19 Years Ago to a World Cup Final Showdown As Argentina and Spain prepare to face off in the final, the special connection between Lionel Messi and the rising star Lamine Yamal is drawing renewed attention. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:17 AM

Messi's '7 Minutes of Miracle': "Witnessed the Right Foot of God" Football fans around the world are in a frenzy over Messi's magic, which once again produced a miraculous comeback and a flurry of historic records. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:16 AM

Dramatic Comeback in Final 5 Minutes Sends Argentina to Finals In the North and Central America World Cup, defending champion Argentina has secured a spot in the finals for the second consecutive time after a thrilling comeback victory against England. SBS Jul 17, 2026 2:14 AM