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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

World Cup Quarterfinals Heat Up

Spain secured a spot in the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Belgium, thanks to a late winner from midfielder Mikel Merino. Despite boasting young talent like Lamine Yamal, Spain relied on Merino's timely strike to advance. In another quarterfinal, France cruised past Morocco with a 2-0 win, with Kylian Mbappé allaying injury concerns after the match. France's dominant performance has led some to question if this is the best iteration of Les Bleus. England, meanwhile, with Norway's star striker Erling Haaland stating his team's World Cup chances are "really low" and the pressure is on England as he prepares to face them. England received an injury boost with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James returning to training, though Guehi remains a doubt for the quarterfinal due to a hamstring strain.

Player Movement and Transfer Buzz

Manchester City completed the signing of winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating out Arsenal for the teenager's signature. Barcelona is reportedly closing in on a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi, with sources confirming breakthroughs in negotiations. In other transfer news, former Manchester United player Mason Greenwood is considering offers from Fenerbahce and Atlético Madrid. Rangers have after his departure from Hearts, with other reports linking Celtic to Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi as potential targets. Manchester United is also rumored to be interested in signing Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams.

Club and League News

Burnley appointed Nicky, with the Genk boss signing a three-year deal. Real Madrid coach José Mourinho began planning for the upcoming season, while Aurélien Tchouaméni has reportedly agreed to a new contract with the club until 2031. In the English Football League, Oxford United has been. The Scottish Football Association is considering new measures to in response to pitch invasions and pyrotechnic use. Elsewhere, West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo finds inspiration from watching Erling Haaland and Torbjorn Heggem at the World Cup.