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The broadcast began with coverage of the World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico, which was delayed by one hour due to thunderstorms and lightning in Mexico City. FIFA confirmed the delay, citing safety concerns. Earlier in the day, Norway defeated tournament favorites Brazil 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals; Brazil's Neymar subsequently announced his international retirement. President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to urge a review of the suspension of US top scorer Falarin Balagon, which was reversed, making him eligible for the US match against Belgium. Cape Verde's football squad returned home to a hero's welcome on the country's 51st Independence Day after their World Cup elimination.

In Iran, a public holiday was observed on the second official day of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The BBC reported from Tehran that senior regime figures joined hundreds of thousands of mourners, with chants including calls to avenge the assassination. The US and Israel had started a war with Iran in February with the targeted killing of the then Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with fireworks, a military flyover, and a speech by President Trump on the National Mall. The annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest took place at Coney Island, with Joey Chestnut winning his 18th men's title and Miki Sudo her 12th women's title, each eating dozens of hot dogs in ten minutes.