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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

World Cup Knockout Drama

England reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in a pulsating last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium heroic defence secures QF. A peak audience of 9.1 million viewers tuned in to watch the Three Lions' epic win 9.1m watch England's epic, which saw Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham score 10 of England's 11 goals in the tournament so far superstar double act. The match was not without controversy, with England coach Thomas Tuchel criticizing the referees after the game Tuchel fumes refs and VAR reviewing several key incidents, including Jarell Quansah's red card World Cup VAR review. Quansah is now expected to start at right-back for England's quarter-final clash against Norway Quansah set start, with Reece James also anticipated to be available after injury James expected return. England's path to the final now involves facing an in-form Norway side powered by the prolific Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals in four World Cup games man England will fear.

The United States' World Cup campaign ended with a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 USMNT World Cup dream. Despite the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension, players denied it was a distraction USMNT dismisses Balogun noise. Belgium's Nicolas Raskin claimed FIFA's decision to allow Balogun to play "fired them up" for the tie Injustice drove Belgium win, with Belgian players later appearing to mock US President Donald Trump and FIFA after their victory Belgium mock Trump FIFA. UEFA has criticized FIFA's decision to overturn Balogun's ban, stating it has "crossed a red line" and put the "integrity of the game at stake" UEFA hits out. The USMNT will look back at the 2026 tournament as a missed opportunity, with the draw, injuries, and decisions all contributing to their exit USMNT will look back. Christian Pulisic was forced off with an ankle injury in the loss Pulisic forced off injured.

Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career concluded with Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 exit to Spain Ronaldo bows out. An emotional Ronaldo stated he had a "clear conscience" after his final World Cup appearance clear conscience, though he has not made any rash decisions about his future with Portugal Ronaldo: I won't make. Spain's victory was built on a record-breaking defensive performance Spain's World Cup challenge, with midfielder Rodri named Man of the Match despite warning his team still has "room for improvement" MVP Rodri shines. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving his post after the defeat, denying it was a "failure" Martinez steps down.

Elsewhere, Brazil's World Cup dreams were ended by a masterful performance from Erling Haaland, whose late double secured a 2-1 victory for Norway Haaland's masterclass sends Norway. Neymar announced his international career is "over" following the defeat Neymar says Brazil career. Brazil's exit is being described as an "unmitigated disaster," with questions surrounding Carlo Ancelotti's decision to call up Neymar for the squad Ageing Brazil need major. Mexico's World Cup journey concluded in the round of, with captain Edson Álvarez admitting the elimination "hurts deeply" Mexico KO: 'It hurts.

Club Football & Transfers

Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of WSL 2 side Durham, two years after his dismissal from Leicester City Women for a relationship with a player Kirk named Durham boss. In a significant move for the Women's Super League, Alexia Putellas is reportedly set to sign for London City Lionesses Queen' Putellas. Meanwhile, Aggie Beever-Jones has signed a new contract with Chelsea, extending her stay until 2030 Beever-Jones signs new contract.

In the men's game, Tottenham are reportedly targeting Bournemouth's Antoine Kroupi and are also close to a club-record £100m deal for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali Tottenham bid Kroupi and Tottenham seal £100m move. Newcastle United are also nearing the signing of young Ajax midfielder Sean Steur Newcastle closing signing and have also secured the transfer of winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42m Newcastle sign winger Toure. Arsenal have confirmed the free transfer of German striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim Arsenal sign Germany striker, while also being linked with Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka Arsenal eye Wan-Bissaka. Manchester United are also reportedly considering a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos to address midfield issues Man Utd ponder surprise. Liverpool have made contact over a move for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora Liverpool ahead of Man Utd. Real Madrid are preparing a significant offer for Michael Olise and have also signed defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan Real Madrid plot £188m and Real Madrid sign defender.

Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has become Nottingham Forest's fifth head coach in a year, replacing Vitor Pereira Glasner becomes Forest's fifth. Liam Rosenior is back in management with Ligue 1 club Paris FC after his sacking by Chelsea in April Former Chelsea boss Rosenior.

Other Sports News

The Championship's new season is approaching, with promotion and play-off dreams being discussed Promotion & play-off dreams. Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson remains focused on further improvement despite being the longest-serving Championship manager Parkinson's five great years. In Scottish football, the performance of Irish Premiership teams in European competitions is being questioned Will Irish League clubs.

In rugby league, Wigan Warriors secured a 16-14 victory over St Helens in a ferocious derby at the Magic Weekend Wigan win ferocious derby, with Leeds Rhinos also running riot against Bradford Bulls Handley stars as Leeds.

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his Red Bull car after a crash at the British Grand Prix, describing the issue as "dangerous" Verstappen 'fed up'. Mercedes accepted blame for Kimi Antonelli's mechanical failure at Silverstone Mercedes accept blame, while Charles Leclerc took victory in a chaotic race Leclerc wins chaotic British. Lando Norris noted McLaren's significant pace deficit to rivals at the British Grand Prix Norris, McLaren detail scale.

Naomi Osaka knocked top seed Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's record for match victories at the All England Club Osaka knocks Sabalenka out. Britain's Arthur Fery continued his fairytale run by reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals Fery's fairy-tale Wimbledon run.

Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a dominant seven-wicket victory over England in the final Australia romp past England. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side were "outplayed" but remained defiant about the future Sciver-Brunt defiant.

In golf, Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic after a thrilling final round Gotterup wins John Deere, while Carolina Chacarra claimed her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the Hulencourt Women's Open Chacarra claims maiden LET.