Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 5, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

World Cup Knockout Stages & Transfers

England faces a stern test in the World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, with Jarell Quansah expected to start at right-back, though Reece James is doubtful due to training absence James doubtful Mexico tie. The Azteca stadium, a historic venue where "football kings are crowned" England enter Azteca, presents a significant challenge, as England battles against history and the home crowd England battling history. Mexico fans attempted to disrupt England's sleep with fireworks Mexico fans fail, though it appears to have had little impact. FIFA has controversially allowed banned USA striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium FIFA allow banned Balogun, a decision met with both praise from President Donald Trump Trump thanks Fifa and criticism from Gary Neville. Cape Verde's players received a hero's welcome from thousands of fans Thousands welcome home players after their remarkable World Cup run. France survived a physical encounter against Paraguay, winning 2-1 despite what was described as "disgraceful" and "embarrassing" tactics from their opponents France survive Paraguay's dark.

In the transfer market, Newcastle United has secured the signing of winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42m Newcastle sign winger Toure, with reports suggesting the fee could rise to £43m Newcastle sign Toure £43m. Manchester United is reportedly considering Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos as midfield targets Santos latest midfielder considered, with Scott also being tracked by a Premier League quartet Premier League quartet want. Real Madrid has completed the signing of defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal Real Madrid sign defender. Brentford is also nearing a £15m deal, potentially rising to £17m, for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony Brentford set to sign. Meanwhile, reports suggest Sassuolo and Bologna are in talks for Kieron Bowie, with Celtic also linked to striker Tobias Lauritsen Bologna in Bowie transfer.

Rugby League & Other Football

Super League's Magic Weekend concluded with a ferocious derby as Wigan Warriors edged out St Helens 16-14 Wigan win ferocious derby. St Helens head coach Paul Rowley was critical of referee Chris Kendall's decisions during the close contest Rowley bemused decisions. In another dominant performance, Leeds Rhinos ran rampant against Bradford Bulls, securing a decisive 50-16 victory thanks to a hat-trick from Ash Handley Handley stars as Leeds. The French derby also saw Toulouse Olympique thrash Catalans Dragons 60-18 with an impressive 10-try display Toulouse thrash Catalans.

Motorsport & Golf

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his Red Bull car after a crash at the British Grand Prix, labeling the recurring fault as "dangerous" Verstappen 'fed up'. Mercedes has accepted responsibility for a mechanical failure that likely cost Kimi Antonelli victory at Silverstone, leaving him outside the points and significantly reducing his championship lead Mercedes accept blame. Charles Leclerc ultimately claimed victory in a chaotic British Grand Prix for Ferrari Leclerc wins chaotic British. The FIA has clarified that the race finished under Safety Car conditions due to an "erroneous message" that suggested a final lap restart FIA explains why British. Christian Horner made his first appearance in the F1 paddock since his departure from Red Bull Horner makes first return.

In golf, Padraig Harrington successfully defended his US Senior Open title with a final-round, finishing 12 under par Harrington defends US Senior. Carolina Chacarra secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the Hulencourt Women's Open in Belgium, finishing on 12 under in just her third professional start Chacarra claims maiden LET. Michael Hollick won the DP World Tour's BMW International Open with a final-hole eagle, while YouTube personality Brad Dalke achieved a credible top-30 finish Hollick wins BMW International.

Tennis & Cricket

At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka delivered a significant upset by knocking out top seed Aryna Sabalenka Osaka knocks Sabalenka out. Novak Djokovic continued his strong run, breaking Roger Federer's record for match victories at the All England Club Djokovic tops Federer record.

Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's Australia romp past England. Despite the defeat, England's Nat Sciver-Brunt vowed the team would return in the future We will back.

Other Sports

Callum Walsh is anticipating a "career best performance" for his upcoming fight in Dublin on August 8 Walsh vows career best. Calandagan will be aiming for back-to-back victories at the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud after winning the feature race in France for the second consecutive year Calandagan bounces back. George Furbank will miss the rest of England's summer internationals due to appendicitis Furbank misery Borthwick.