Football/Soccer 8 Hours

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

World Cup Fallout and Future

The USMNT has exited the 2026 World Cup in a state of "shock" after a disappointing showing against Belgium, according to captain Tim Ream. In the wake of England's semifinal loss to Argentina, manager Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny, with his tactical decisions and the team's "DNA" being questioned. Some are suggesting a list of 11 potential replacements should Thomas Tuchel depart the USMNT job. The debate over England's tournament exit continues, with questions about whether anything has fundamentally changed since previous managerial tenures. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham has downplayed an animated discussion he had with Lionel Messi during the semifinal match, though he was later seen slapping the back of Argentina's Valentín Barco's head after the defeat. England captain Harry Kane stated it's "too soon" to determine if the 2026 World Cup was his last appearance for the Three Lions. The British government is urging FIFA to investigate Argentina's team for displaying a banner claiming Falklands sovereignty after their win over England, with the UK reiterating that the Falkland Islands are "definitely ours". Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from their teammates but are expected to be fit for an upcoming World Cup fixture. Images from the tournament are being highlighted as a month the USMNT will "won't soon forget".

Club Transfers and Team News

Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte has undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained at the World Cup. Inter Milan is reportedly working on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero. Liverpool is leading the race for Kaishu Sano, while Arsenal is showing interest in Ezri Konsa. Nottingham Forest is preparing a £45 million offer for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall. Celtic is struggling to compete in the transfer market against English Championship clubs. Coventry City has signed Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda for over £17 million. Crystal Palace has signed Lexi Lloyd-Smith, last season's WSL2 top scorer, on a three-year deal. Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan. Wales striker Hannah Cain has re-signed with Everton after her contract with Leicester City expired. French defender Jade Rastocle has signed for Birmingham City from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee. Motherwell's Elliot Watt has received a four-match ban for comments made about a VAR decision.

Other Sports and Events

Gotham's win in the Queens Classic, drawing a sellout crowd at Citi Field, signals "massive potential" for the team's trajectory in the borough. In cricket, Joe Root's 99 not out secured a thrilling four-wicket win for England to level the one-day international series against India. At The 154th Open, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler made encouraging starts, while Rory McIlroy suffered an early setback. DeChambeau has hit back at claims of lacking strategy, backing up his strong start at Royal Birkdale. Fan favorite Dan Brown is hoping his mid-round smoking habit is allowed to continue after grabbing a share of the early lead at The Open. British driver Oliver Bearman is "flattered" by speculation linking him to Red Bull amidst uncertainty over Max Verstappen's future. Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes drivers should be further ahead in the championship standings. Amanda Serrano will defend her world titles against Lucrecia Manzur on August 21 in a fight being shown on TikTok. Jockey Hollie Doyle provides her verdict on the racing card at Newbury and the Classic weekend at the Curragh. Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a return from a wrist injury at the Cincinnati Open in August.