Your Guide to the Tour de France — Plus a World Cup Stunner

Two of the biggest sporting events in the world are happening at the same time this summer. The FIFA World Cup is already delivering shocking results, and the Tour de France has now begun its 21-day race across Europe. Sports fans everywhere have a lot to watch — and a lot to cheer about. It is shaping up to be one of the most exciting summers in recent memory.

The Tour de France started on July 4th and runs all the way through July 26th. It is one of the most famous cycling races in the world, attracting top riders from many countries. Fans in the United States can watch every stage live on the streaming service Peacock. Because the race starts early in the morning U.S. time, viewers can catch cycling before switching over to afternoon World Cup soccer.

One of the biggest World Cup stories came when tiny Cape Verde nearly defeated Argentina, the defending world champion. Cape Verde is a small island nation in the Atlantic Ocean with only about half a million people. The team is ranked No. 67 in the world by FIFA, while Argentina sits near the very top. Despite those long odds, Cape Verde played boldly and fearlessly, as if they belonged on the same field.

The match went into extra time after neither team could settle it in 90 minutes. Cape Verde scored a stunning goal late in extra time to tie the game at 2–2, thrilling fans around the world. In the end, Argentina scored the winning goal in the 111th minute — off an own goal, meaning a Cape Verde player accidentally kicked the ball into their own net. Even so, the performance is already being called one of the greatest upset bids in recent sports history.

Cape Verde had already played impressive matches against Spain and Uruguay before taking on Argentina. Their overall tournament run left fans and experts amazed at what such a small country could achieve. In other World Cup results, Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout and will next face Argentina. Colombia defeated Ghana 1–0 and will play Switzerland in the next round.

There was also big sports news off the field and away from the pitch. The New York Rangers announced that owner James Dolan is handing over day-to-day team responsibilities to his 32-year-old son, Quentin. Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard left a training session holding his left arm after an awkward fall, raising concern among fans. No official word on the seriousness of his injury has been released.

Chelsea soccer club signed young midfielder Manaka Matsukubo, who came from North Carolina Courage in the women's game. Matsukubo is widely viewed as one of the most promising young players in women's soccer anywhere in the world. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark spoke out strongly against online harassment aimed at Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, including death threats. Clark said clearly that none of that behavior is OK.

At Wimbledon, American tennis players Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys are set to face each other in an exciting matchup. Anisimova, 24, reached last year's final, while Keys, 31, is known for her powerful and aggressive style of play. Experts predict the match will be fast and hard-hitting, with big serves and strong groundstrokes. Between the Tour de France, the World Cup, and Wimbledon, this is one of the most action-packed summers for sports fans in years.