Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

World Cup Knockout Stage Drama

Argentina celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinals, a win that has prompted a call for a FIFA probe by the British government after players posed with a controversial banner. England captain Harry Kane stated it was "too soon" to determine if the 2026 tournament would be his last. Meanwhile, USMNT captain Tim Ream expressed the team's "shock" at their exit from the World Cup following a poor showing against Belgium in 'shock'. Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately but are expected to be fit for their upcoming World Cup fixture.

Managerial Speculation and Player News

Amidst speculation about potential successors to Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT coaching pool is being examined with 11 potential replacements identified. Thomas Tuchel, however, remains committed to his role as England boss, pushing back against criticism following their World Cup semifinal loss and blaming English football's "DNA" for the exit. In player news, Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte has undergone knee surgery after an injury sustained at the World Cup.

Club Football Buzz and Other Sports

The potential move of Gotham FC to Queens is showing significant promise, with a sellout crowd at Citi Field indicating the franchise's trajectory could be altered. In transfer gossip, Inter Milan is reportedly interested in signing Djed Spence and Cristian Romero. On the cricket field, Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helped England level their ODI series against India with a thrilling four-wicket win. At The Open golf championship, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler made strong starts, while Rory McIlroy faced an early setback.