Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

World Cup Semifinals Set: Spain Dominates France, England Faces Argentina

Spain clinched spot with a dominant 2-0 victory over France. European champions Spain produced a masterclass to overcome a French side that appeared to "unravel." Kylian Mbappé seemed to question Didier Deschamps' tactics after the semifinal loss, while manager Luis de la Fuente stated Spain is "feeling unbeatable" heading into the championship match. Meanwhile, England is preparing for what is being called their biggest match since 1966 as they face Argentina in the other semifinal. England coach Thomas Tuchel has considered a man-marking strategy for Lionel Messi. Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni of his team's performance.

USMNT's World Cup Journey Ends, Coaching Carousel Begins

The USMNT's World Cup campaign concluded with a 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium. Goalkeeper Matt Freese over the backlash following the elimination. With Mauricio Pochettino's contract reportedly done, speculation is mounting about potential replacements, with a list of 11 coaches being considered for the U.S. Soccer hiring pool. The debate continues on how to fix American soccer, with some suggesting progress is being made despite a lack of luck on its side.

Transfer News and Player Movements Across Europe

Mason Greenwood has signed with Fenerbahçe, marking his third club in three years. Former Manchester United player Manuel Ugarte after an injury sustained at the World Cup. Birmingham City completed the signings of Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Aston Villa confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer from Everton. Rangers are reportedly in talks with Leicester over a winger, while Coventry City is nearing a £17m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda.

European Club Competition and League Updates

Hibernian will face Kosovan side Malisheva in the second round of Conference League qualifying. In the Scottish Premiership, discussions are ongoing as clubs reveal their summer transfer dealings. Dundee's top-six ambitions and Martin O'Neill's project at Celtic are also being analyzed. Meanwhile, Cardiff City plans to appeal a dismissed £100m compensation claim following the death of Emiliano Sala after the club's claim was thrown out.

Player Performances and League Standings

A look at players who have impressed and struggled in recent weeks reveals varying fortunes across leagues and competitions. New Chicago Fire signing Robert Lewandowski stated he couldn't imagine playing for another European club after his Barcelona stint, explaining his move to MLS.

Nobby Stiles' Legacy and Football's Health Concerns

A coroner has ruled that 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading footballs. This ruling highlights ongoing concerns within the sport regarding the long-term health impacts of the game.

Boxing and Motorsport Notes

Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia are set to fight for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on September 12. In motorsport, McLaren has confirmed the introduction of "significant upgrade packages" for upcoming Formula 1 races.