Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. France met Paraguay in the final match at Philadelphia Stadium (aka Lincoln Financial Field), while fans across the area and the nation watched the U.S. bow out of the tournament. The summer of sports continues, though, with preparations underway for MLB’s All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.
Preparations for the MLB All-Star Game are underway, and the logo is on the field at Citizens Bank Park.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
Francis Winkey shows off the merchandise he created for the 2026 All-Star Game, including the baseballs with players’ names and the game’s logo.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerThe All Star-Game logo adorns Citizens Bank Park on July 8.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerTaylor Davis watches the first half of the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. The USMNT lost, 4-1.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerSoccer fans at Union Yards in Chester watch second-half action in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Belgium scored three unanswered goals after the USMNT tied the game at 1-1.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Rob Li lifts Dawn Trucksess as they work together during a Philly Acro Skill Share at Power Athletics on July 5, 2026 in Atco, NJ.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerRob Li (left) and Acacia Noel work on a skill with hoops during a Philly Acro skill share on July 5 at Power Athletics in Atco, NJ.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerOliver Herrine, of Merion Station, and Juliana Martell, of Old City, take a break during a Philly Acro skill share.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerFrance’s William Saliba (right) heads the ball as Paraguay’s Gabriel Ávalos defends during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 16 match on July 4 at Philadelphia Stadium (aka Lincoln Financial Field). France won, 1-0.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerFrance and Paraguay players tussle during their round of 16 match on July 4.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerFrance forward Kylian Mbappé (left) reacts as Paraguay defender Juan José Cáceres grabs him late in the July 4 match. David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerFrance forward Kylian Mbappé (right) celebrates as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill walks off after France defeated Paraguay, 1-0, in the round of 16.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
France’s Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring the decisive penalty kick in the 70th minute of a round of 16 game against Paraguay.Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerFrance celebrates after beating Paraguay, 1-0, in the round of 16.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
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