France advance, England face Mexico at Azteca
Argentina meet Egypt in Atlanta. Opta gives 70.4% for Argentina inside 90. Messi is on seven goals, eyeing eight. Egypt advanced via penalties vs Australia, with Salah fit. Fatigue is a factor for both sides.
Keevins reacts to Steve Clarke’s resignation after Scotland’s World Cup exit, criticising cautious tactics and a record of one win in nine finals games.
Tunisia coach Herve Renard resigns 18 days into the 2026 World Cup after three group defeats, including 3-1 to the Netherlands, as Tunisia finish bottom of Group F with 12 conceded.
USA face Belgium in the last 16 in Seattle. Opta rates USA 37.2% to win, Belgium 36.5%. Balogun is suspended after scoring vs Bosnia-Herzegovina. Belgium rallied past Senegal with a late Tielemans winner.
Brighton presence at the World Cup: Verbruggen impresses for the Netherlands, De Cuyper for Belgium, Ayari scores for Sweden, Enciso nets for Paraguay. The club eye reinforcements ahead of the new season.
United’s notable free transfers: Ibrahimovic’s 28-goal season and trophies, World Cup winner Laurent Blanc’s late-career stint, and Victor Valdes’ short, troubled spell.
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup quarters. Canada depart after a landmark run featuring two wins and nine goals, eyeing long-term growth under Jesse Marsch.
Tuchel says Jarell Quansah is fit for England vs Mexico, while Reece James is a bench doubt after missing training. He hails the iconic Azteca test as England chase a World Cup quarter-final spot.
After Argentina’s 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, Messi dismissed rumours about reporter Sofi Martinez in the World Cup mixed zone, calling the speculation ‘lies’ as he continues his title defence.
England face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at 1am UK time at the Estadio Azteca. BBC One and iPlayer show it live. Altitude is a key factor, with Reece James doubtful and Jarell Quansah fit.
Preview hints at England’s high-stakes World Cup tie with Mexico at the Azteca but provides kit promo only, with no details on scenarios if England lose.
Newcastle eye Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi after his World Cup breakout for Switzerland, scoring three in the group. Valued at about £42m as Howe rebuilds midfield amid Tonali and Guimaraes exits.
World Cup last 16: Brazil vs Norway pits Ødegaard against Gabriel and Martinelli. Later, England vs Mexico could feature Saka and Rice. Several Arsenal players bid for quarter-final spots tonight.
Shearer says Pickford has dipped below his usual England World Cup standards but offers reasons for the form amid criticism.
Barcelona pursue 18-year-old Australia centre-back Lucas Herrington after strong World Cup displays. Colorado Rapids rejected an earlier bid but Barça remain keen on a summer move.
With Palmer, Foden and Maguire omitted from England’s World Cup squad, the trio keep busy off-pitch as Tuchel’s unbeaten side head into the last 16 without them.
Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty seals France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in 38C heat to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Deschamps praises composure, laments three bookings, and eyes Morocco next in Foxborough.
Aguirre downplays Azteca altitude before Mexico vs England, stressing ‘11 v 11’. Mexico have four straight World Cup wins with no goals conceded and target a near-perfect display to reach the quarters.
Leeds’ record signings recalled: Lee Sharpe, World Cup 1994 star Tomas Brolin, and £35m Georginio Rutter, whose mixed impacts contrast with hopes for future windows.
England’s World Cup hopes.
England player is out of contract while at the World Cup.
