Former USMNT Legend Alexi Lalas Gives Scathing Review of Pochettino, Pulisic It is still unclear whether or not manager Mauricio Pochettino will sign a contract extension with U.S. Soccer this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
The USMNT’s Five Performances at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked The USMNT failed to reach the heights it initially dreamed of, but it wasn’t all bad this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans after sealing deal for new midfielder Andrey Santos has already bolstered Michael Carrick’s midfield options – and Tielemans could be next The Independent UK · Jul 13
Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa Manchester United are closing in on the signing from Aston Villa of the Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is thought to have a £35m release clause The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data shows A European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-five and older. Extreme heat is strongly linked to this unusual spike in mortality. France and Belgium recorded very high excess mortality during this period. Separate studies also estimate thousands… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Europe death toll tops 10,000 during late-June heatwave; scientists blame human-caused climate change Europe recorded over ten thousand excess deaths during a late June heatwave. Older populations, aged sixty-five and above, were most severely impacted by the extreme heat. Scientists link this heatwave's intensity and frequency to human-caused climate change. France and Belgium reported very high excess mortality during the final week of… The Times of India · Jul 13
Is Title IX Holding Back U.S. Men's International Soccer? The obvious answer is no. Title IX's application to college soccer is essentially irrelevant to the talent pipeline for the men's international team. And it is also increasingly irrelevant for the women's team. Professional training now produces America's elite international athletes. Reason · Jul 12
'Trying to Remember Where He's Going?': Trump Health Fears Spike Over Slow, Wonky Air Force One Walk Social media users questioned Donald Trump's health after he was filmed walking slowly and gripping the rail while boarding Air Force One following the USA's World Cup loss to Belgium. International Business Times UK · Jul 12
Piyush Goyal to visit Spain, Belgium, Finland this week Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Spain, Belgium, and Finland to boost trade. He will meet industry leaders in Spain to explore automotive and renewable energy opportunities. In Belgium, CEO-level meetings will focus on technology and sustainable manufacturing collaborations. The India-EU Business Roundtable will discuss foreign direct investment and resilient supply… The Economic Times · Jul 12
‘At a young age, I liked to dribble – I got a lot of criticism from other parents because I didn’t pass the ball to their children!’ Jeremy Doku on his journey from the playground to the World Cup The Belgian winger is one of the game’s best dribblers FourFourTwo · Jul 12
Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners Mikel Merino has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
‘No Fear’—Lamine Yamal Sends Ominous World Cup Semifinal Warning to France The Spaniard’s not individually caught fire at the 2026 World Cup but his team keep on winning. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
Thibaut Courtois: ’No Doubt’ About Senne Lammens After World Cup Howler Manchester United’s goalkeeper won’t want to remember his World Cup quarterfinal cameo in a hurry. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
‘I’ll play for India’: Popular US streamer IShowSpeed makes bold offer to help nation qualify for 2030 FIFA World Cup IShowSpeed joked that he would play for India’s national football team and help the country qualify for the 2030 World Cup. The YouTuber made the comments during a livestream while watching Spain vs Belgium. He said he could play as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder. While FIFA rules make… The Times of India · Jul 11
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon In today’s Football Daily:goodbye to Belgium’s golden oldies
France 24 · Jul 11 World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11 Why ex-Inter star sees Rangers' Nicolas Raskin as Belgium's most important player Why ex-Inter star sees Rangers' Nicolas Raskin as Belgium's most important player
The Independent UK · Jul 11 ‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France
France 24 · Jul 11 World Cup 2022: Spain edge Belgium, set up semi-final showdown with France Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 World Cup 2026: Norway v England buildup; Kane’s round of golf with Trump – as it happened As England prepared for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, all the talk was about a round of golf 18 months before
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs score, says Simon Tisdall, a Guardian foreign affairs commentator
Euronews · Jul 11 Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Euronews · Jul 11 Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.
FourFourTwo · Jul 11 ‘That game changed my life. After, people would come up to me on the street, they recognised me and I became more popular’ Jeremy Doku on his first tournament experience with Belgium The Manchester City winger made his tournament debut in the delayed Euro 2020
Latin Times · Jul 11 A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.