July 2026
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought in 2-0 win over Ecuador to reach the round of 16
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.
Sen. John Hickenlooper fends off progressive challenger in Colorado Democratic Senate primary
Sen. John Hickenlooper overcame a bid from state Sen. Julie Gonzales, NBC News projects, after she argued Democrats need a new generation of leadership.
Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor over Sen. Michael Bennet
Weiser NBC News projects that Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will move on to the general election after he defeated Michael Bennet, who has been in the Senate for 17 years.
France has its first decisive knockout win. Can anyone stop it on the path to the World Cup final?
France’s round-of-32 defeat of Sweden, a team praised for its strong defensive posturing, raises the question: Can anyone defeat Les Bleus at this World Cup?
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
NBC News projects that Kiros, 29, defeated DeGette, who has been in Congress for three decades, in the latest victory for the insurgent left this primary season.