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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:32 AM ET

World Cup Quarterfinals Set to Kick Off

France are through to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0, with Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé has played down concerns about an ankle knock he sustained during the match. The French squad is looking strong, and many consider them favorites to win the competition again as they did in 1998 and 2018. Meanwhile, England's hopes for the quarterfinals are facing a setback as Marc Guehi is a due to a hamstring strain. Despite this, Alan Shearer has expressed newfound confidence that England can go further in the tournament. Norway striker Erling Haaland, however, has downplayed his team's chances against England, saying the pressure is all on the Three Lions.

Club Transfer Buzz and Player Movements

Barcelona have reportedly made an offer for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi, looking to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season according to a source. In other transfer news, American forward Cole Campbell is moving from Borussia Dortmund to Bundesliga newcomer Elversberg joining the club. Manchester United are showing interest in Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams, but face potential competition for his signature. Tottenham have also submitted an offer for Randal Kolo Muani, though Juventus are considered favorites to sign the forward according to gossip. Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2031.

USMNT Reflects on World Cup Campaign

The United States men's national team has exited the World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite high expectations for the team and coach Mauricio Pochettino, the players are being pointed to as the primary reason for the early exit. The USMNT earned $16 million in prize money from FIFA for reaching the round of 16. The Americans' loss to Belgium also set a record, becoming the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history most-watched game. Rafael Márquez has been named the new manager for the U.S. U-23 national team, tasked with leading them up to the 2030 World Cup.