winner

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Spain still advanced with ease and will face the winner of the Portugal-Croatia match to be played later Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

However, that winner came in controversial circumstances, with the penalty awarded after a VAR check deep into extra time.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

A four-time Emmy winner, Glover is best known for his role in the Lethal Weapon series and The Color Purple film.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In an interview with the Financial Times, the Turing Award winner lamented that, although "he learns fast," Wang has "no experience with research" and was on "a dead end" quest.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Of the balance, 65 percent would go to the winner and 35 percent to the loser.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady