World News — July 10, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is advancing with France securing a semifinal spot and Spain set to face Belgium in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, while Jarrell Quansah received a two-match ban. The tournament, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has also seen significant social and political reactions, including increased racism and disorder in London following Morocco's elimination. Meanwhile, global crises continue with a deadly factory fire in China killing 28 workers, ongoing US-Israeli military tensions with Iran, and wildfires in southern Spain causing 12 deaths. In the Americas, Venezuela's earthquake recovery efforts are underway, and a sudden vacancy in Maine's US Senate race has sparked a competitive Democratic contest.