From around the league
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Switzerland end 88-year World Cup knockout wait with 2-0 win over Algeria
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to end an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, with Embolo scoring early and Ndoye striking after half-time.
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Portugal vs Croatia became Ronaldo's record night and Croatia's VAR agony
Cristiano Ronaldo's first World Cup knockout goal, Goncalo Ramos's late winner and VAR denying Josko Gvardiol decided Portugal vs Croatia.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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England vs Mexico: altitude and selection could decide the last-16 tie
England face Mexico at the Azteca, 7,200ft up and after only two days in Mexico City, with selection calls and Kane also under scrutiny.
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Spain vs Austria: Oyarzabal and Porro decide it for Spain
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro got his first international goal as Spain beat Austria 3-0 and kept their World Cup clean sheet run alive.
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Thomas Tuchel, Mexico and the Azteca return
Thomas Tuchel has framed England's trip to Mexico as a history-heavy return to the Azteca, with altitude and Declan Rice's pain shaping it.
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England vs Mexico: Konsa backs upset at the Azteca
Ezri Konsa says England are ready for Mexico's altitude, crowd and 8-0 World Cup run as they target an upset at the Estadio Azteca.
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Julian Nagelsmann leaves Germany future to the DFB
Julian Nagelsmann says the DFB must decide his future after Germany's World Cup exit, while Jurgen Klopp is being discussed as the leading replacement.
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Noni Madueke backed to start for England against Mexico
Gary Neville and Ian Wright backed Noni Madueke to start for England against Mexico, with Tuchel's selection call and Saka debate still open.
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Portugal world cup run becomes a Diogo Jota tribute before Croatia
Portugal's World Cup push is being framed as a tribute to Diogo Jota, with Roberto Martinez and Rúben Neves focusing on Croatia and the last 16.
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Portugal vs Croatia preview: Martinez may reshuffle midfield
Portugal vs Croatia preview: Roberto Martinez is expected to recall Joao Neves and keep Bruno Fernandes advanced as Croatia lean on Modrić.
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Folarin Balogun red card leaves USMNT with Belgium next
Pochettino, Ream and Richards blast Folarin Balogun’s red card as the USMNT head to Belgium without their top scorer.
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England Mexico tickets climb to £2,622 on FIFA resale site
England Mexico tickets start at £2,622 on FIFA’s resale site, with the most expensive seat listed above £24,000 and supply rising fast.
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World Cup Brief #7: Germany crash out, Kane passes Pelé & more
Germany are dumped out on penalties by Paraguay, Morocco knock out the Netherlands and Koeman resigns, Kane passes Pelé, Mbappé sets a knockout record and Brazil beat Japan — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Pape Gueye says he will take a break from Senegal duty under current management
Pape Gueye says he will take a break from Senegal duty while Pape Thiaw remains in charge, after the 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium.
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Folarin Balogun red card leaves USA with a ban they cannot appeal
Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute, the USA beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0, and the one-match ban stands before Belgium.
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England vs Mexico: Tuchel asks children to watch the 1am kick-off
Tuchel has urged parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico, while Kane warns of the Azteca's altitude.
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Thomas Tuchel reveals Anthony Barry's idea behind Rice's right-back switch
Thomas Tuchel said Anthony Barry came up with Declan Rice's late right-back switch, and Rice called the 12-minute stint his hardest spell.
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Sebastien Desabre learns of his father’s death after England defeat
Sebastien Desabre’s post-match press conference after Congo DR’s 2-1 defeat to England turned emotional when his father’s death was announced.
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Mexico vs England World Cup record chase
Mexico have four straight World Cup clean sheets and 360 minutes without conceding, with England's 1966 mark of 442 minutes in sight.
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Malik Tillman outshone Balogun in USA's win over Bosnia & Herzegovina
Malik Tillman’s 7.9 led USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, while Folarin Balogun scored, then saw red in a chaotic display.