Belgium set up Spain quarter-final as USA crash out
Everton eye Djed Spence after his World Cup displays for England. The Tottenham right back, once on loan at Leeds, has three years left on his deal and is viewed as a potential first-choice option.
Pedro Neto exited after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain, finishing the World Cup with one assist. His work rate and versatility stood out, but goal output remains a concern for incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso.
Ronaldo, 41, bows out after Portugal lose 1-0 to Spain in the last 16. He scored three this World Cup but says he leaves ‘with a clear conscience’ as his dream of the trophy ends.
France midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery has not played a minute at the World Cup and is ‘struggling to cope’ with his bench role, despite Aurelien Tchouameni’s injury opening a possible route to minutes.
Ollie Watkins hails Ezri Konsa as ‘one of the best’ after Konsa starts every England World Cup game, impressing with high pass accuracy ahead of the quarter-final.
Quarter-finals set with several Arsenal players starring at the World Cup.
Ronaldo Nazário floats a Nike Mercurial x Cactus Jack boot with Travis Scott, targeted for the 2030 World Cup, though no details are confirmed.
Daily BBC Sport quiz challenges you to guess a World Cup player using progressive clues.
After USA’s 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium, Trump avoided the result, posting on military matters. He had earlier phoned Infantino before Balogun’s suspension was postponed.
Pochettino says criticism over Balogun’s suspension U-turn is ‘not an excuse’ after USA lose 4-1 to Belgium. He is non-committal on his future after the World Cup exit.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says favourites are struggling and there is ‘no truly dominant team’ at the 2026 World Cup.
De Ketelaere hits a brace, Vanaken and Lukaku add late goals as Belgium beat USA 4-1. Tillman’s deflected free-kick brief leveller. Pochettino: ‘no second chance’. Belgium face Spain in the quarter-finals.
After FIFA suspended his ban, Balogun played in USA’s 4-1 loss to Belgium and said the overturn was ‘going to be controversial’ but accepted both decisions, admitting Belgium were better.
Liverpool contact Tijuana and Gilberto Mora’s camp after the midfielder’s World Cup displays, seeking terms of a deal. No bid yet, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City also monitoring.
BBC will send Gabby Logan and team to the US to present World Cup semi-finals on location after criticism of Salford-based shows, holding first pick of ties which could include England if they beat Norway.
FIFA defend referee Raphael Claus after Trump called him ‘suspect’ following Balogun’s red card. FIFA stress his integrity and urge respect for officials during the World Cup.
