Argentina recovered from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, though the last-16 tie was overshadowed by contentious VAR decisions.
Rudi Völler will remain Germany’s sporting director through Euro 2028 after incoming manager Jürgen Klopp requested the extension. Negotiations with Klopp begin on 10 July in New York.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that John Stones has been offered to Juventus, Inter and Milan following his departure from Manchester City.
OGC Nice have identified Bamba Dieng and Simon Banza as leading candidates to fill their vacant striking position following Elye Wahi’s return to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Belgium sent the USA crashing out of the World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory played out against a backdrop of political controversy involving Donald Trump and the suspension of striker Falorin Balogun.
The United States men’s national team crashed out of the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium, squandering a historic home opportunity to grow the sport after earlier victories over Paraguay and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England defeated Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. The Real Madrid midfielder has now netted four times in five matches at the tournament.
Lothar Matthäus has defended Joshua Kimmich’s role in the Germany national team after Dietmar Hamann urged the midfielder to step down following their early World Cup exit.