From around the league
Monday, 6 July 2026
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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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Matheus Cunha hails Brazil's World Cup exit as the hardest day of his life
Matheus Cunha called Brazil's 2-1 World Cup exit to Norway the hardest day of his life. Casemiro also said Brazil wasted chances as Haaland struck twice.
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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.
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Brazil vs Norway exposed the cost of an uneven midfield
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16. Bruno Guimarães missed a penalty and Neymar signalled the end.
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Erling Haaland Real Madrid talk stays alive again
Alf-Inge Haaland says Erling is happy at Manchester City and has a long contract, but also says anyone would want to play for Madrid.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Carlos Queiroz quits Ghana after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after the Black Stars’ World Cup exit, with his farewell statement and Jordan Ayew’s plea to keep him
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Brazil vs Norway player ratings: Haaland tops the night as Brazil pay for the miss
Erling Haaland’s 9/10 and Bruno Guimarães’ missed penalty headline Brazil vs Norway player ratings after Norway’s 2-1 win.
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Brazil vs Norway: Haaland sends Norway into a first World Cup quarter-final
Brazil vs Norway ended 2-1 as Erling Haaland scored twice and sent Norway into their first World Cup quarter-final.
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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 cleared to face Belgium after FIFA suspension
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban, clearing him for USA vs Belgium after a controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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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.