Germany exit sparks fallout, Switzerland progress, Portugal edge Croatia
Sunderland voices back Sadiki and Diarra to kick on after strong World Cup displays, citing confidence, rotation from Europe and development under Le Bris as keys to bigger roles.
Liverpool eye 17-year-old Mexico World Cup starter Gilberto Mora, though a move must wait until he turns 18. Club also add Bournemouth coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper to Iraola’s staff.
Barcola and Kounde warn France must handle Paraguay’s physical, counter-attacking threat after their shock win over Germany. France, with 13 goals so far, prepare for a hot last-16 tie in Philadelphia.
Nagelsmann steps down after Germany’s World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties. He admitted they are not ‘first-class’. Klopp, working as a pundit, is touted as favourite but says it is not the moment to talk.
Luis Suarez recalls his 2014 World Cup bite on Chiellini, the nine-match international ban that ruled him out of Uruguay’s knockouts, and says he was treated ‘worse than a hooligan’.
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 after VAR rules out Gvardiol’s late equaliser. Perisic put Croatia ahead, Ronaldo equalised from a penalty for his first World Cup knockout goal, and Ramos won it. Spain await.
Live stats show Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0: Embolo 10, Ndoye 46. xG 2.52-0.74, Switzerland 28 box touches, Algeria 2 shots on target. Yakin’s side advance from the last 32.
Daily quiz challenges you to guess a World Cup player via clues, scoring more for fewer attempts.
Opinion argues Postecoglou should replace Moriyasu after Japan’s last-32 loss to Brazil, bringing a braver, front-foot style to break their World Cup knockout barrier.
Jason McAteer and John Aldridge recall Ireland’s sweltering 43C World Cup 1994 match vs Mexico in Orlando, hydration woes, Aldridge’s rant, and how extreme heat shaped the game.
Preview says Ghana’s deep block stifled England, while Croatia struck from range and set plays. For Colombia, Diaz needs space created by long shots and slick passing to disrupt Carlos Queiroz’s shape.
Embolo and Ndoye score as Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to end an 88-year World Cup knockout drought. Mahrez is contained, Rieder misses a late sitter. Switzerland face Colombia or Ghana next.
Danny Murphy addresses his viral ‘Bob the Cat’ World Cup commentary moment, explaining the story behind the lost cat reference.
