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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

World Cup Semifinalists Set as Spain Advances

Mikel Merino for Spain, sending them to the World Cup semifinals. The midfielder came off the bench to net the decisive goal against Belgium, securing a place in the next round where they will face France in a heavyweight semifinal. Spain's Lamine Yamal expressed confidence, stating that France should fear his team. Meanwhile, Belgium's World Cup campaign concluded with Senne Lammens' error contributing to their exit, raising questions about the future of their "golden generation" of players.

USMNT and Player Transfers Dominate Soccer News

The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup performance, with Christian Pulisic facing scrutiny for not meeting expectations on home soil. In transfer news, Arsenal announced the signing of Ona Batlle from Barcelona. Mason Greenwood is reportedly considering offers from Fenerbahce and Atlético Madrid, while Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson is facing doubt. Mohamed Salah's financial demands are reportedly putting a move to Saudi Arabia in jeopardy, and Barcelona is said to be nearing a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi after negotiations.

Other Soccer and Sports Notes

Former Manchester United player Paul Pogba's future at Monaco is uncertain, with the club chief casting doubt on his long-term prospects. Jürgen Klopp revealed that Liverpool engaged in talks with Kylian Mbappé in 2017, describing it as the club's "most expensive non-transfer" in history. A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to commemorate his World Cup performance against Spain. In managerial changes, Burnley has appointed Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal at Genk.