From around the league
Monday, 6 July 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup, but not his last match
Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last, but the Portugal captain insists only he will decide when he stops.
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Ørjan Nyland turns Brazil heroics into free agent value
Ørjan Nyland saved a penalty and produced crucial stops against Brazil, turning the 35-year-old free agent into a hot goalkeeper market.
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Thomas Tuchel says England's Mexico win felt like a final
Thomas Tuchel hailed England's 3-2 win over Mexico as heroic after playing with 10 men, surviving late pressure and losing Jordan Henderson to injury.
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England vs Mexico: brotherhood, grit and a 3-2 win
Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Elliot Anderson explain how England's brotherhood, defensive reshuffle and emotional resilience powered a 3-2 World Cup win over
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England vs Mexico ratings: Bellingham leads chaotic 3-2 win
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2-rated brace led England past Mexico 3-2, with Harry Kane also influential and Jarell Quansah’s red card shaping the tie.
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Jude Bellingham gives England the right message after Mexico win
Jude Bellingham scored twice against Mexico and told England fans to celebrate, before quickly turning attention to Norway.
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England ratings vs Mexico show why Bellingham, Kane and Pickford stood out
England vs Mexico ended 2-3, with Jude Bellingham's 9.2 rating leading Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford in a chaotic World Cup win.
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Jordan Pickford calls Mexico win a bucket list memory
Jordan Pickford called England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico a bucket list memory after making three saves in a chaotic five-goal thriller.
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Thomas Tuchel blasts referees after England's chaotic win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel ripped into referees after England's verified 3-2 win over Mexico, calling the officials not good enough after VAR controversy and two penalties.
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England vs Mexico: Rooney hails 3-2 win in Mexico City
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer praised England after a 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jude Bellingham's brace and Pickford's saves key.
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Harry Kane loses his voice after Mexico win
Harry Kane was left speechless after Mexico 2-3 England, with his goal, assist and post-match BBC interview capturing a chaotic World Cup last-16 night.
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Jude Bellingham double and Harry Kane penalty lift England past Mexico
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, with Harry Kane adding a penalty and Jarell Quansah sent off.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg leaves England laughing before Mexico
Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg on Ezri Konsa has England laughing in training, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Thomas Tuchel all praising him before Mexico.
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Folarin Balogun ban suspended as Gary Neville leads FIFA backlash
Gary Neville led the backlash as FIFA's 12-month suspension of Folarin Balogun's ban sparked a World Cup integrity row ahead of Belgium vs USA.
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England vs Mexico right-back doubts grow as Spence and James remain under a cloud
Djed Spence's muscle niggle and Reece James's fitness doubt leave England short at right-back before their last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico.
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Norway World Cup run driven by Haaland and Ødegaard
Erling Haaland has five goals and Martin Odegaard three assists as Norway chase their first World Cup quarter-final. Brazil are next.
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Folarin Balogun says World Cup red card was unintentional
Folarin Balogun says his World Cup red card was unintentional and that a yellow would have been fair. USA face Belgium without him.
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Mexico vs England: Tuchel’s altitude gamble
Mexico vs England is at 7,220 feet, and Thomas Tuchel says the first 15 minutes will be the toughest for England as Mexico press early.
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Jurgen Klopp accepts Germany job as Red Bull exit talks continue
Jurgen Klopp has accepted the Germany head coach job, but his Red Bull exit and the final contract details are still being worked through.
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Portugal vs Spain: the counter-attacking route Martinez has to take
Portugal face Spain in the 2026 World Cup with La Roja on a 519-minute shutout run. Martinez's side need transitions, Ronaldo and Ramos.