Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: July 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

World Cup Knockout Drama and Managerial Changes

The World Cup last-16 tie between Mexico and England at the Azteca Stadium faced a delay due to an approaching electrical storm, prompting supporters to take shelter in seats. Meanwhile, Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana's head coach after just three months, following their exit from the tournament Queiroz leaves Ghana. In a significant upset, Erling Haaland's late brace propelled Norway to a 2-1 victory over Brazil, sending the Scandinavian nation into the quarter-finals where they will face the winner of the England-Mexico clash Haaland's masterclass stuns Brazil. Jarell Quansah is slated to start at right-back for England in their crucial match against Mexico Quansah set start. FIFA has controversially allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun, who was serving a ban, to play in their last-16 tie against Belgium, a decision that drew criticism from Gary Neville but was thanked by President Trump and praised by Donald Trump.

Club Transfer Rumors and Player News

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an £188 million bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, signaling a major move in the transfer market Real Madrid plot Olise. Tottenham are also exploring an interest in signing Rafael Leao, while Newcastle United have secured the signing of winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £42 million, with reports detailing what he will bring to the club.

Cricket World Cup and Golf Victories

Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's Australia romp past England. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt acknowledged her side was "outplayed" but expressed pride in their runner-up finish England upbeat despite loss. In golf, Chris Gotterup claimed the John Deere Classic title with a final-round, finishing at 20 under par Gotterup wins John Deere. Padraig Harrington successfully defended his US Senior Open title, winning the championship for the second consecutive year Harrington defends US Senior. Carolina Chacarra achieved her maiden Ladies European Tour victory at the Hulencourt Women's Open, finishing on 12 under par in Belgium Chacarra claims maiden LET.

Rugby League and Motorsport Fallout

The Super League's Magic Weekend concluded with a dramatic 16-14 victory for Wigan Warriors over St Helens in a ferocious derby Wigan win derby battle. St Helens head coach Paul Rowley expressed bewilderment at decisions made during the match, questioning the referee's calls Rowley bemused decisions. In motorsport, Max Verstappen voiced frustration with his Red Bull car after a crash at the British Grand Prix, describing the issue as "dangerous" Verstappen fed up with car. Mercedes, meanwhile, accepted responsibility for a mechanical failure that cost Kimi Antonelli a potential victory at the same event, explaining the race finished under Safety Car conditions due to an "erroneous message" Mercedes accept blame and FIA explains GP restart.