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CM : La FIFA promet une cérémonie de clôture grandiose
La FIFA promet une cérémonie de clôture de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026
grandiose pour célébrer ce tournoi historique avant la finale.
Alors que le plus grand événement sportif de l’histoire touche à sa fin, la cérémonie de clôture de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026, qui se déroulera avant le match final au New York New Jersey Stadium le dimanche 19 juillet, célébrera le parcours inoubliable des 48 équipes à travers les trois pays hôtes et les 16 villes hôtes tout au long du tournoi. livefromquarantine.club
Ce spectacle exceptionnel réunira des performances de Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams et IShowSpeed, ainsi qu’une apparition spéciale de Tom Cruise, rassemblant quelques-uns des plus grands noms de la musique et du divertissement au monde pour une célébration inoubliable avant le coup d’envoi.
Jennifer Hudson, lauréate des Emmy, Grammy, Oscar et Tony Awards, interprétera l’hymne national américain avant la finale de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026. Figure emblématique du monde du spectacle, sa performance magistrale donnera le ton à ce match de football majeur et au moment le plus attendu de la compétition.
Produite en partenariat créatif avec Balich Wonder Studio, la cérémonie de clôture célébrera la passion, l’émotion et l’esprit international qui ont marqué la 23e Coupe du Monde de la FIFA : un événement historique réunissant 48 équipes, qui a battu des records et inspiré une nouvelle génération de filles et de garçons à travers le monde.
‘’Dans le même esprit que les cérémonies d’ouverture, qui ont accueilli le monde sur la plus grande scène au Canada, au Mexique et aux États-Unis, la cérémonie de clôture bouclera la boucle de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026 à travers la musique, la culture et le football, avant le coup d’envoi du match tant attendu qui couronnera les champions de ce tournoi révolutionnaire’’, a déclaré Heimo Schirgi, directeur des opérations de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026.
Les supporters présents au stade auront un rôle actif à jouer dans le spectacle et sont invités à arriver tôt, car la cérémonie de clôture débutera à 13h30, heure locale, soit 90 minutes avant le coup d’envoi.
Les portes ouvriront à 11h00 (quatre heures avant le début du match), et une multitude d’animations seront proposées, incluant des offres exclusives, des récompenses et des divertissements d’avant-match.
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Wallabies star benched for Schmidt’s farewell Test
Joe Schmidt has backed rookie flyhalf Declan Meredith for a second successive start, but benched one of his star players for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.
Australia host Italy in Perth on Saturday knowing they desperately need a victory after losing six Tests in a row and winning just one of their last 10.
Meredith endured a difficult debut against France last week as the Wallabies squandered a 21-12 half-time lead to lose 42-26.
Although Schmidt admitted afterwards that Australia’s inexperienced halfback pairing contributed to the second-half collapse, he has kept faith with the 27-year-old playmaker.
Fit-again Ben Donaldson returns on the bench as flyhalf cover, while Jock Campbell has been left out of the match 23 altogether.
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The biggest selection call comes in the back row, where loose forward Fraser McReight drops to the bench despite an impressive performance against France.
Western Force openside Carlo Tizzano has been handed the No 7 jersey and will start in front of his home crowd, with Schmidt seemingly looking to use McReight’s energy as an impact player after Australia conceded 30 unanswered points in the second half last week.
There is one further change in the backline, with Harry Potter replacing the injured Dylan Pietsch on the left wing after the latter picked up a calf problem.
At hooker, Brandon Paenga-Amosa retains the starting role after Josh Nasser was forced off with a head injury against France.
TEAM: Eddie beefs up pack for France
Schmidt, who will hand over to Les Kiss after Saturday’s Test, said his side must produce a complete 80-minute performance.
“We’ve shown some encouraging signs, but we need to sustain our accuracy and effort throughout the match.
“The challenge for us this week is to perform at a consistently high standard against a dangerous Italian side, who were hugely competitive in the Six Nations, beating both Scotland and England as well as running other teams close.”
TEAM: Barrett still out in the cold
WALLABIES – 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Harry Potter, 10 Declan Meredith, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 Angus Bell.
Bench: 16 Billy Pollard, 17 James Slipper, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Miles Amatosero, 20 Fraser McReight, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Filipo Daugunu.
– AFP
Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images
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Ruben revved up for Bok baptism
Lock Ruben van Heerden has credited his move to Cape Town for transforming his career.
The 28-year-old makes his Springbok debut in the Nations Championship Test against Wales in Durban on Saturday.
Van Heerden is one of four uncapped players named by Rassie Erasmus for the clash, alongside prop Carlü Sadie, flyhalf Vusi Moyo and winger Jaco Williams.
The towering lock earned his opportunity after being called into the Springbok squad last month when Stormers teammate Salmaan Moerat withdrew with a neck injury. He then impressed for South Africa A against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha to force his way into the Test team.
Now, after years of perseverance, Van Heerden admits the reality of becoming a Springbok is only just sinking in.
“It’s pretty surreal at this stage,” he said. “I think everyone walks a different path, has a different journey, so for me at this stage I’m not trying to overthink anything.
“I’m just grateful for the opportunity and hope to make the most of it when it comes on Saturday.”
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Representing the Springboks has long been the enforcer’s ultimate ambition, but he says the key has always been to focus on what he can control.
“It’s always been a goal of mine [to become a Springbok]. You just try and do your best and control the controllables.”
Van Heerden also pointed to his move from the Sharks to the Stormers as the turning point in his career.
After showing early promise in Durban, the lock has flourished in Cape Town under John Dobson, winning the Vodacom URC and becoming one of the competition’s most consistent performers.
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“I think it did,” Van Heerden said when asked whether the change of scenery had benefited him.
“Obviously I’ve got great memories from the Sharks, I was still quite young when I was playing there.
“But I think the change of scenery going to Cape Town and the trust that was shown in me by the coaching staff really helped me become the player I am today.”
Ruben van Heerden may not always grab the headlines, but that’s exactly what makes him such an interesting Bok prospect.
Lineouts, tackles, carries, physicality, work rate and mobility — he brings a bit of everything, and that kind of all-round lock is gold in a Rassie squad.… pic.twitter.com/omW8741r4W
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) July 15, 2026
Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images
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Homologation du stade du 28 Septembre : la Guinée écrit à la CAF
LE CAIRE- C’est une nouvelle étape franchie par la Guinée dans l’attente de l’homologation du stade du 28 septembre de Conakry dont les travaux de finalisation sont presque à 100%. Et l’attente semble toucher à sa fin.
Ce mercredi, le directeur national des Infrastructures et Équipements au ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports, Mamadi Kourouma, a fait une déclaration rassurante. Selon lui, la Confédération Africaine de football a été saisie dans l’optique de dépêcher une mission d’inspection à Conakry.
« Le 28 Septembre est prêt, mon cher. Pas plus tard que le lundi 13 juillet 2026, nous avons officiellement écrit à la CAF pour qu’ils viennent homologuer notre stade. Vous savez, l’expert de la CAF est venu à deux reprises ici. Je peux vous rassurer que toutes les recommandations formulées ont été prises en compte. Là, nous n’attendons que l’homologation » a-t-il déclaré chez non confrères de Guinee7.com.
Une sortie qui rassure le public sportif guinéen qui espère renouer avec le Syli National lors des éliminatoires de septembre prochain. Si la CAF venait à homologué le mythique stade du 28 septembre, les clubs guinéens engagés en campagne africaine (Horoya en Ligue des champions), (Hafia en coupe CAF) pourraient eux aussi recevoir leurs matchs à domicile à Conakry. Les conclusions de la future inspection de la CAF seront donc scrutées à la lettre.
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Ex-All Black suffers horror injury
A former All Black faces a long stint on the sidelines after rupturing his achilles tendon.
Castres confirmed on Wednesday that loose forward Dalton Papali’i will be out of action for at least six months.
The 28-year-old only joined the French Top 14 club from the Blues last month on a three-year contract, but his European adventure has been put on hold after suffering the injury just days into pre-season training.
Castres described the setback as “a real stroke of bad luck”, stressing that Papali’i had passed all of his medical assessments before arriving in France.
“Our player underwent surgery on Wednesday, 15 July. He will be out of action for at least six months. Everyone at Castres sends Dalton their full support and will be by his side throughout his recovery.”
TEAM: Barrett still out in the cold
The injury is a major setback for both player and club, with the 37-Test All Black now set to miss at least the opening half of the 2026-27 Top 14 season.
Castres kick off their campaign against newly promoted Vannes on 5 September after finishing 10th in last season’s competition.
– AFP
Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images
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