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Uzbekistan went close to an equaliser before Jaminton Campaz scored in stoppage time, immediately followed by a shot at the other end that thundered back off the crossbar.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The final score was almost padded three minutes later as Rahimi’s header on the break clanged down off the crossbar, but stopped just short of crossing the goal line.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Jonathan David had a free kick from outside the box in the 78th minute, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The final score was almost padded three minutes later as Rahimi’s header on the break clanged down off the crossbar, but stopped just short of crossing the goal line.
—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Jonathan David had a free kick from outside the box in the 78th minute, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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crossbar
noun
cross·bar
ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something
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