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  • The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the week

    The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the week

    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
    Everything you need to know about the MLB All-Star Game coming to Philly
    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 Photographer
    The All Star-Game logo adorns Citizens Bank Park on July 8.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
    Taylor 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 Photographer
    Soccer 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
    The hype train of a ‘golden generation’ of U.S. players and their $6 million coach crash out of the World Cup
    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 Photographer
    Rob 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 Photographer
    Oliver Herrine, of Merion Station, and Juliana Martell, of Old City, take a break during a Philly Acro skill share.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    France’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 Photographer
    France and Paraguay players tussle during their round of 16 match on July 4.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    France forward Kylian Mbappé (left) reacts as Paraguay defender Juan José Cáceres grabs him late in the July 4 match. David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    France 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
    The FIFA World Cup in Philly won’t soon be forgotten. Here are 10 major reasons why.
    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 Photographer
    France celebrates after beating Paraguay, 1-0, in the round of 16.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
  • The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photos

    The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photos

    Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. This week, the World Cup craziness continues — but at least there were no more run-ins with the Rocky curse. On Monday, a powerful thunderstorm temporarily halted the fun in South Philly during the France-Iraq match, but fans — and even a French radio crew — weathered the storm and finished the game.

    Across the street, the Phillies hosted the Mets before heading down to Washington for a couple of their craziest games of the season. And out in Amish country, we learned that volleyball is taken very seriously. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos from the week:

    An Amish woman serves the ball during a volleyball match at the Heritage Days Co-ed 6’s Volleyball Tournament at Intercourse Community Park in Gordonville, Pa.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Teams high five and shake hands after a volleyball match during day one of the Heritage Days Co-ed 6’s Volleyball Tournament at Intercourse Community Park.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm backs off from a inside pitch from Mets reliever Austin Warren in the fifth inning of Sunday’s 6-2 win.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    Bryce Harper celebrates his triple against the Mets Saturday that clinched the first cycle of his career. Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    Kaamil Nelson (left), a strong safety and wide receiver at Pennwood High School, and Semaj Pridgen (second from left), a wide receiver and defensive back at Vaux Big Picture High School take part in a friendly tug of war. The two 17-year-old Philly natives were on hand for the Open Door Abuse and Prevention youth football clinic at Mastery Charter on Saturday.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
    Kamden Cintron, 11, ran the 40-yard dash in 6.3 seconds at the clinic, which featured an appearance from Eagles first-round pick Makai Lemon.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
    On the USS New Jersey, Pisey Tan (top), 46, of South Philadelphia, a sergeant in US Army, has James Mevoglioni, 26, of North Jersey in an arm lock during their Jiu Jitsu match at an event on Saturday for the We Defy Foundation in Camden.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
    France star Kylian Mbappé walks off the field during a weather delay at the end of the first half of his team’s win over Iraq Monday. The delay lasted over two hours.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Prior to the rain arriving, France took a 1-0 lead over Iraq, causing Jimmy Coilliot of Lille, France, to dance in celebration.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Brazil fans Miguel Sosa and his son, Enzo, of Nebraska, were in Philly for the team’s win over Haiti on Friday night.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    Fans cheer for Iraq from the stands before their team’s game against France.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Haiti fans Roby and Mama Cristin, of New York, attended Friday’s game against Brazil in South Philly.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes a save in the second half as Brazil beats Haiti, 3-0.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
  • The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the week

    The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the week

    Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. This week, it should come as no surprise that you’ll find lots of World Cup photos — especially after Ecuadorian fans rallied on the steps of the Art Museum, and fell victim to the Rocky curse the next night against Ivory Coast. Brazil fans, whose team plays Friday night in South Philly, took precautions to avoid that fate.

    Elsewhere, the Phillies took the field against some divisional foes, a state champion returned to the track, and dodgeball got serious. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos from the week:

    The Phillies used eight pitchers — technically seven and cathcer Garrett Stubbs — in Wednesday’s loss to the Marlins.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott looks to the dugout after hitting a triple in the first inning of Tuesday’s 8-2 win over the Marlins.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Winslow Township High School sophomore Jasmine Jackson recently won a state championship in the 100-meter hurdles and earned an invite to the Brooks PR Invitational.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez allowed the game-deciding goal by Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo in the 90th minute of their World Cup Group E match on Sunday.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Ecuador fans were shocked by their team’s World Cup loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday in Philadelphia.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo (center) is surrounded by his teammates after scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the World Cup on Sunday in Philadelphia.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Ecuador forward Enner Valencia (center) and Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou (right) battle for the ball during their World Cup match on Sunday in Philadelphia.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    Ecuadorian fans cheer during their World Cup match against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
    Ivory Coast’s soccer team practice as the sprinklers began operating last Friday at Subaru Park in Chester. They faced Ecuador in Philadelphia that Sunday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Members of the Empire, a women, trans, and nonbinary dodgeball team, prepare to throw while taking on team Sirens during the “Beast Coast” championship Saturday at Ben Franklin High School.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    Members of the Sirens celebrate after beating Empire in a WTNB dodgeball quarterfinal.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    A young Ecuadorian soccer fan sits under the Ecuadorian flag during a flag-waving event on Saturday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, before the team faced Ivory Coast in the World Cup.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
  • The Big Picture: Skateboarding at FDR Park, the World Cup arrives, and the best Philly sports photos of the week

    The Big Picture: Skateboarding at FDR Park, the World Cup arrives, and the best Philly sports photos of the week

    Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. This week featured action from South Philly to Center City and from Fairmount to Camden. There was Eagles minicamp and, of course, some Phillies action. There was a skate contest in FDR Park and FIFA Fan Fest kicked off in Lemon Hill Park. And across the river, the Sixers introduced their new top executive.

    Here’s a look back at some of our favorite photos from the week:

    Spectators watch skateboarders during an early heat of the sixth annual “Queen Of The Park” women’s skateboarding event at FDR Park.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts works out during the team’s mandatory minicamp on Wednesday at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. They won’t officially be back on the field until training camp next month.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and left tackle Jordan Mailata share a laugh during Wednesday’s minicamp practice.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    Eagles coach Nick Sirianni holds court as players, including defensive tackle Jalen Carter, stretch before Wednesday’s practice.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    Eagles mascot Swoop raises his wings during a news conference unveiling one of the city’s new Hospitality Hub restrooms at LOVE Park on Tuesday. The hubs are part of the city’s preparations to welcome visitors during the summer’s Philadelphia250 celebrations.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    Sixers coach Nick Nurse talks to Griffin Gansey, 8, who’s wearing a Tyrese Maxey jersey. Griffin’s father, Mike Gansey (rear, far left) had just finished his first appearance as the Sixers’ president of basketball operations on Monday in Camden.Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer
    Dylan Foglesong uses a rope wall to work out in the studio on Thursday in Philadelphia.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber scores in the sixth inning of Sunday’s 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas leans over the railing but can’t catch Bryson Stott’s second-inning foul ball on Sunday.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
    Phillies outfielder Adolis García (left) and Bryson Stott share a laugh after the Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox on June 5.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper puts on his cap during last Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill opened to the public on Thursday.Alejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer