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Tigers and Rangers take scheduled Friday off due to World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Tigers and Rangers take scheduled Friday off due to World Cup match

Summary

The Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers are both off on Friday, July 3, as Major League Baseball adjusts scheduling for the World Cup. Australia and Egypt are set to play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with over 90,000 fans expected. The Tigers recently concluded a 10-4 loss to the Rangers in a lengthy game that lasted 3 hours, 14 minutes. Both teams will resume their series on Saturday at Globe Life Field, with a first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

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Latest Updates

•Tigers lost 10-4 to Rangers in their recent game.
•Rangers and Tigers both off on July 3 for World Cup.
•Australia vs. Egypt match expected to draw over 90,000 fans.
•Tigers and Rangers will resume series on July 4.

Latest Updates

9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Are the Tigers playing today? Why Detroit has a rare Friday off
4:02 AMYahoo Sports — A Friday off in MLB? Here's why Tigers, Rangers aren't playing tonight

What they're saying

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MLB is deferring to the World Cup, and Australia and Egypt are set to play in Arlington on Friday, across the street from the Rangers' park.
— Yahoo Sports