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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

World Cup Knockout Stages & Major Transfers

England faces a stern test in their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, with concerns lingering over tactical issues and the impact of high altitude at the Azteca Stadium England 15 minutes humiliation, and ‘You can’t catch your. Fans hoping to attend the match are facing exorbitant resale prices, with tickets on Fifa's resale site costing a minimum of £2,600, while many others have had tickets cancelled at the last minute by resale platform Stub Hub England fans face resale. Elsewhere in the tournament, Belgium showed resilience by rallying from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal, sparking questions about whether this comeback signals a lasting resurgence or a final flourish from their veteran squad Veteran Belgium rage against, and midfielder Pape Gueye has announced a break from playing for Senegal until the current coaching staff is replaced Gueye quits Senegal until. Meanwhile, the USMNT has demonstrated its tactical flexibility, proving it can adapt to different playing styles as it prepares to face Belgium without its top scorer can play ugly, which.

In the transfer market, Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly nearing completion of a significant deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million, a move facilitated by manager Roberto De Zerbi Tonali: De Zerbi played. The club has also announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, with reports varying on the fee, stating £85 million as a club record in one instance and an initial £18 million rising to £25 million with add-ons for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez in separate reports Spurs sign $112M Fernandes, talks for Elche striker. Everton has also been active, securing midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in deals reported as at least £16 million and £24 million respectively Everton sign midfielder Hackney. On the women's side, England international Lucy Bronze has extended her contract with Chelsea through 2027 Bronze renews contract, and Germany forward Nicole Anyomi has joined London City Lionesses on a four-year deal London City Lionesses sign.

Other Football News & Global Sports

AC Milan is reportedly tracking Liverpool center back Virgil van Dijk, signaling potential big moves in the European transfer window Transfer rumors, news: AC. In other international football news, Youri Tielemans has downplayed any suggestion of a rift with teammate Leandro Trossard following a scuffle during Belgium's World Cup match, stating it's "part of football" Tielemans on Trossard fight:. Colombia's World Cup campaign, which saw them win their group, may have been galvanized by an earlier humbling defeat to France France help reshape Colombia's, while Portugal is preparing to honor the memory of their late forward Diogo Jota as the anniversary of his death approaches honor 'extra man' Diogo. Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes is reportedly unfazed by the prospect of facing Lionel Messi in a knockout game, according to his mother Lopes will relish Messi.

In other sports news, Jon Rahm is set to return for the Irish Open alongside Ryder Cup teammates Rahm announces Irish Open. Formula 1 drivers will participate in a unique event driving Lego minicars at Silverstone ahead of the British Grand Prix F1 drivers to drive. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup final is building anticipation, with Australia awaiting a potential clash against England at Lord's ICC Women's T20 World. England's women's cricket team has maintained a perfect record in the tournament thus far, winning all five of their matches as they aim to end a semi-final hoodoo against South Africa end semi-final hoodoo against. Jockey Frankie Dettori sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs and a broken thumb, following a car accident in Newmarket Dettori injured in Newmarket.