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2026 Season

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Friday, 3 July 2026

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.

5 min read

Thursday, 2 July 2026

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.

4 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

3 min read
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.

4 min read
Pochettino's pride after the Balogun red card

Mauricio Pochettino said he was "so proud" after the USA beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 and reached the last 16 despite Folarin Balogun's red card.

3 min read
Malik Tillman stands out in USA win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Malik Tillman’s late goal and 7.9 rating stood out as the USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a World Cup knockout tie marked by Folarin Balogun’s

2 min read

Standings

World Cup

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts	Form
1 (Qualification)	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	+4	7	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	France	3	3	0	0	+8	9	LLWWW
1 (Qualification)	Argentina	3	3	0	0	+7	9	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	Colombia	3	2	1	0	+3	7	LWDWW
1 (Qualification)	England	3	2	1	0	+4	7	WLWWW
1 (Qualification)	Congo DR	3	1	1	1	+1	4	LWLD
1 (Qualification)	Brazil	3	2	1	0	+6	7	LWWWD
1 (Qualification)	USA	3	2	0	1	+4	6	LWLWW
1 (Qualification)	Mexico	3	3	0	0	+6	9	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	Germany	3	2	0	1	+6	6	LLWW
1 (Qualification)	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	+6	7	LWWD
1 (Qualification)	Belgium	3	1	2	0	+4	5	LWWWD
1 (Qualification)	Spain	3	2	1	0	+5	7	WWWWW
2 (Qualification)	Ivory Coast	3	2	0	1	+2	6	LWLW
2 (Qualification)	Austria	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	South Africa	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWDL
2 (Qualification)	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	Brazil	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
2 (Qualification)	Croatia	3	2	0	1	0	6	LWWL
2 (Qualification)	Morocco	3	2	1	0	+3	7	LWWWW
2 (Qualification)	Australia	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	Canada	3	1	1	1	+5	4	LWLWD
2 (Qualification)	Norway	3	2	0	1	+1	6	LWWLW
2 (Qualification)	Cape Verde Islands	3	0	3	0	0	3	LDDD
2 (Qualification)	Japan	3	1	2	0	+4	5	LDWD
2 (Qualification)	Egypt	3	1	2	0	+2	5	LWDWD
2 (Qualification)	Portugal	3	1	2	0	+5	5	LWDWD
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3	LLW
3 (Qualification)	Netherlands	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
3 (Qualification)	Ghana	3	1	1	1	0	4	LLDW
3 (Qualification)	Bosnia & Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWLD
3 (Qualification)	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LWDWL
3 (Qualification)	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	0	4	LWDL
3 (Qualification)	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3	DDD
3	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2	LDD
3 (Qualification)	Senegal	3	1	0	2	+2	3	LWLL
3 (Qualification)	Algeria	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LDWL
3 (Qualification)	Congo DR	3	1	1	1	+1	4	LWLD
3 (Qualification)	Japan	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
3 (Qualification)	Ghana	3	1	1	1	0	4	LLDW
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3	LLW
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0	LLL
4	Iraq	3	0	0	3	-11	0	LLL
4	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	-4	2	DLD
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	-6	0	LLL
4	Panama	3	0	0	3	-4	0	LLL
4 (Qualification)	Qatar	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1	LLD
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1	LLD
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	-4	1	LDL
4 (Qualification)	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	0	4	LWDL
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	-8	1	LDL
4	Jordan	3	0	0	3	-5	0	LLL
4	Türkiye	3	1	0	2	-2	3	WLL
4	Uzbekistan	3	0	0	3	-9	0	LLL
5 (Qualification)	Bosnia & Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWLD
5 (Qualification)	New Zealand	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
6 (Qualification)	Uzbekistan	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Norway	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Spain	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
6 (Qualification)	Austria	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Algeria	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LDWL
7 (Qualification)	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LWDWL
7 (Qualification)	Portugal	1	0	1	0	0	1	WD
7 (Qualification)	Croatia	2	1	0	1	-1	3	WL
8 (Qualification)	Senegal	3	1	0	2	+2	3	LWLL
8 (Qualification)	Iraq	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Czech Republic	2	0	1	1	-1	1	DL
9	Saudi Arabia	2	0	1	1	-4	1	LD
9	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3	DDD
10	Cape Verde Islands	2	0	2	0	0	2	DD
10	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3	LLW
10	Belgium	2	0	2	0	0	2	DD
11	Jordan	1	0	0	1	-2	0	L
11	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3	LLW
11	Panama	1	0	0	1	-1	0	L
12	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2	LDD
12	Türkiye	1	0	0	1	-2	0	L