goal
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And the goal by LAFC’s Stephen Eustáquio in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to lead Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in its first knockout game.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026
Spain have been brilliant in defence, with Belgium's goal the first they have conceded at this World Cup.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
Yamal, though, had been relatively quiet at this tournament, with his lone goal coming in a group stage rout of Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
He founded the micronation on a disputed bit of territory between Serbia and Croatia with the goal of making a truly libertarian, digital country that runs on the same technology as cryptocurrencies.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
While she was on board with the goal of the mission, it was its spur-of-the-moment quality that concerned her.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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