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
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.
- •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.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — A Friday off in MLB? Here's why Tigers, Rangers aren't playing tonight
"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.
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