From around the league
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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![Amadou Onana injury ends Belgium's World Cup run]()
Amadou Onana injury ends Belgium's World Cup run
Amadou Onana was forced off after 21 minutes in Belgium’s 4-1 World Cup win over the USA, with a serious knee injury expected to keep him out for six to
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![M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell]()
M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell
M. Klose says Lionel Messi arranged a respectful phone call after overtaking his World Cup scoring record, with a signed-shirt promise.
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![Switzerland vs Colombia ratings after 0-0 shootout win]()
Switzerland vs Colombia ratings after 0-0 shootout win
Gregor Kobel led the ratings as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes, with Quintero the standout sub.
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![Europe’s World Cup surge is real, but the slow start still explains the story]()
Europe’s World Cup surge is real, but the slow start still explains the story
World Cup 2026 European teams now fill six of eight quarter-final spots after seven of the first 10 UEFA sides failed to win their openers.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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![USA vs Belgium reaction as Kilbane and Caldwell rip into the USMNT collapse]()
USA vs Belgium reaction as Kilbane and Caldwell rip into the USMNT collapse
Kevin Kilbane and Steven Caldwell delivered a brutal reaction to the USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium, with Christian Pulisic's 59-minute, injury-hit
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![Spain's late edge over Portugal came from Ferran Torres, not Lamine Yamal]()
Spain's late edge over Portugal came from Ferran Torres, not Lamine Yamal
Spain vs Portugal turned on Ferran Torres' late cameo as he set up Mikel Merino's 90+1 winner in a 1-0 Round of 16 win.
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![Argentina vs Egypt player ratings: Messi leads the comeback after another penalty miss]()
Argentina vs Egypt player ratings: Messi leads the comeback after another penalty miss
Messi earned 9/10 as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a penalty miss, with Romero and Enzo Fernández key in the comeback.
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![Bruno Fernandes says Portugal's World Cup exit was a missed opportunity]()
Bruno Fernandes says Portugal's World Cup exit was a missed opportunity
Bruno Fernandes called Portugal's World Cup exit a missed opportunity after Spain's stoppage-time winner, while Ronaldo and Martinez disagreed.
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![Spain defence World Cup record puts them in control]()
Spain defence World Cup record puts them in control
Spain's World Cup run is being driven by a record-breaking defence: Unai Simon's unbeaten stretch, elite pressing and four straight clean sheets.
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![Belgium mocked Donald Trump after 4-1 win over USA]()
Belgium mocked Donald Trump after 4-1 win over USA
Belgium mocked Donald Trump after beating USA 4-1, with Rudi Garcia and Nicolas Raskin saying the squad responded to off-pitch injustice.
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![Belgium mock USA after 4-1 World Cup win in Seattle]()
Belgium mock USA after 4-1 World Cup win in Seattle
Belgium mocked the USA after a 4-1 World Cup win in Seattle, while Rudi Garcia said the game plan mattered more than the Trump-Balogun row.
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![De Ketelaere outshines Balogun as Belgium eliminates USA 4-1]()
De Ketelaere outshines Balogun as Belgium eliminates USA 4-1
De Ketelaere's two-goal masterclass powered Belgium past USA 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16. His dominance overshadowed Balogun's struggles.
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![De Ketelaere's 8.3 and Ream's 5.6 exposed the gulf at the World Cup]()
De Ketelaere's 8.3 and Ream's 5.6 exposed the gulf at the World Cup
De Ketelaere's 8.3 and 2 goals powered Belgium's 4-1 win. Ream's 5.6 rating (1 duel won in 5) exposed USA's defensive gulf in the World Cup round of 16.
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![Spain's defensive fortress: how clean sheets define their World Cup challenge]()
Spain's defensive fortress: how clean sheets define their World Cup challenge
Spain kept six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, a historic first. Goalkeeper Unai Simon set a record 609-minute streak without conceding in the tournament.
Monday, 6 July 2026
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![Bellingham's masterclass masks England's defensive chaos against Mexico]()
Bellingham's masterclass masks England's defensive chaos against Mexico
Bellingham's brace led England to a 3-2 victory over Mexico despite Henderson's injury and Quansah's early dismissal. The Three Lions advance amid
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![FIFA suspends Balogun's red-card ban after Trump's call]()
FIFA suspends Balogun's red-card ban after Trump's call
Balogun's automatic red-card ban suspended after Trump calls FIFA - first World Cup reversal since 1962. USA to face Belgium on 7 July.
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![Merino's 8.2 breaks through where Ronaldo's 6.41 could not]()
Merino's 8.2 breaks through where Ronaldo's 6.41 could not
Merino's 8.2 rating in five minutes and a stoppage-time goal end Ronaldo's World Cup. Spain advances as fresh bench depth outlasts Portugal's aging star.
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![John Stones backs England to handle Erling Haaland challenge]()
John Stones backs England to handle Erling Haaland challenge
John Stones says England are ready for Erling Haaland and Norway after surviving Mexico with 10 men. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane did the damage.
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![Jordan Henderson injury leaves England facing a difficult World Cup call]()
Jordan Henderson injury leaves England facing a difficult World Cup call
Jordan Henderson may need surgery after a wrist injury in England's 3-2 win over Mexico. Tuchel says it looks serious, and no replacement is allowed.
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![Jordan Henderson injury ends World Cup run after celebrations in Mexico]()
Jordan Henderson injury ends World Cup run after celebrations in Mexico
Jordan Henderson's World Cup ended after a wrist injury during England's celebrations after a 3-2 win over Mexico. Tuchel said it looked bad.
