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There was World Cup heartbreak, visual proof that the MLB All-Star Game is returning to Philly, and gravity-defying aerobics. These are the week’s best sports photos.
Pregame festivities take place before the start of a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer

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.

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