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Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium
<p>The United States’ quest to get <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/06/belgium-appeal-fifa-lifting-folarin-balogun-red-card-ban-
USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026
'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal
USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender T
‘They have Messi, but we have Salah’: Egypt prepare to take on Argentina
<p>Last 16 tie will be the first international meeting between two modern legends who may yet go on making history</p><p>As Mohamed Salah savoured the
Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game
<ul><li><p>Portugal lose last-16 game 1-0 against Spain</p></li><li><p>Martínez: ‘When you need a goal, you cannot take him off’</p></li></ul><p>Crist
Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.
Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons | Sid Lowe
<p>Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices</p><p>And then, suddenly,
Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes
Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World
Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out
<p>It ended with a goal from a tall, slightly ungainly figure driving through the centre-forward position – but perhaps not the one that the narrative
Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.
Jonathan Morgan labelled Maddy Cusack ‘generally a liar’ in FA investigation, inquest hears
<ul><li><p>Cusack’s former manager gave evidence on Monday</p></li><li><p>Morgan says player ‘omitted information’ to her family’</p></li></ul><p>Jona
Portugal v Spain: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 2pm local, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 5am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-20
‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack
<ul><li><p>Celeste Amarilla called striker a ‘colonised Cameroonian’</p></li><li><p>French Football Federation to file criminal charges</p></li></ul><
‘Best host in the world’: Mexico keep spirits up after England heartbreak
<p>Despite ‘a setback that will hurt for eternity’, the co-hosts exit with heads held high after bringing pride, passion and soul</p><p>On Monday musi
FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red; Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator; Starmer’s intervention– live
<p>⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/06/belgium-appeal-fifa-lifting
Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic | Paul MacInnes
<p>Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces – and none more so than the talismanic striker</p><p>Erling Haaland saves his best co
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