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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

World Cup Knockout Stage Drama

The World Cup knockout stage is in full swing, with several nations advancing and others facing disappointment. England are set to face Mexico in a highly anticipated last-16 tie, with the match scheduled for a 1 am kick-off on Monday England vs Mexico WILL. The altitude of Estadio Azteca presents a significant challenge for visiting teams like England Can England handle Mexico's, and the BBC is offering a 'Stay Up or Catch Up' service for the late-night fixture BBC offers 'Stay Up. Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5 am to accommodate fans for this match stay open until 5am. Meanwhile, Croatia's late bid for extra time against Portugal was controversially denied by VAR, with FIFA confirming the offside call was correct due to technology within the match ball VAR review: Why did. Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream continues after Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia, a result secured with a late winner that kept alive their hopes of reaching the final Late VAR drama.

USMNT Faces Balogun Suspension

The USMNT is grappling with the suspension of star striker Folarin Balogun for their round-of-16 clash with Belgium. Balogun himself described the situation as an "emotional roller coaster" but pledged to support his teammates U.S.'s Balogun on ban:. The U.S. Soccer Federation has no avenue to appeal the red card Balogun received against Bosnia-Herzegovina, potentially leading to an extended ban Sources: USMNT cannot appeal. The team's ability to win without their suspended forward is a major question mark as the tournament progresses U.S. win without Balogun?.

International Transfer Rumors and Deals

The transfer market remains active with several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in various players. Fulham, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all reportedly in the race for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville Papers: Fulham join Chelsea. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is rumored to be available for offers, with AC Milan reportedly monitoring the situation Van Dijk offers -. Manchester City is in talks with Fenerbahce for Nathan Ake in a deal worth £7 million talks over £7m Fenerbahce. Meanwhile, Brighton has signed Austrian defender Michael Svoboda from Venezia Brighton sign Austria defender.

Other World Cup and Football News

Egypt has eliminated Australia from the World Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout World Cup after penalty. Switzerland secured their first World Cup knockout win in 88 years, defeating Algeria 2-0 to advance to the next round secure first World Cup. Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's World Cup exit Algeria duty after World. Spain, after a somewhat unconvincing group stage, are looking to recapture their World Cup form, with Lamine Yamal declaring "the World Cup starts now" after a strong performance against Austria After Spain win, Yamal.

Tennis and Formula 1 Updates

In tennis, Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner continue their pursuit of the title Sabalenka sets up mouth-watering. Matteo Berrettini's Wimbledon outfit was banned for not being white enough Berrettini's outfit banned. Dan Evans has criticized the LTA after being denied a Wimbledon wild card Dan Evans hits out. In Formula, Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the British Grand Prix Sprint race, calling it an "amazing surprise" Hamilton eyes Silverstone Sprint. F1 Academy is making history with its debut at Silverstone as part of the British Grand Prix weekend F1 Academy making history.