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9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa
South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.
The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.
David Squires on … England’s World Cup classic in Mexico and a Trump novelty
<p>Our cartoonist looks at the big stories from the World Cup as England reach the last eight but the US slump out</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://guar
Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision
<ul><li><p>It says overturning red cards is a common measure</p></li><li><p>No talk from Uefa before about ‘red line’, Fifa states</p></li></ul><p>Fif
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mock
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USA are out and Ronaldo bows out.
Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
Injustice drove Belgium to win over USA - Rangers' Raskin
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
Best fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success
<p>Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far</p><p>Mexi
USA fall asleep in Seattle and it’s tchau Ronaldo | World Cup Daily – video
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 30
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.
Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made li
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.
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