US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals. Euronews · Jul 7
Scotland set-piece specialist coach makes move to La Liga giants Scotland set-piece specialist coach makes move to La Liga giants The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
Cristiano Ronaldo Botox Rumours Explode After Fans Notice 'Unusually Tight' Facial Features in World Cup Video Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional World Cup appearance has sparked online debate over his wrinkle-free look, with speculation about possible cosmetic treatments despite no credible evidence. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Gianni Infantino’s Trumpification of Fifa will have repercussions well beyond this stained World Cup COMMENT: Donald Trump’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun furore has opened the Fifa president to his most fierce criticism yet, writes Miguel Delaney, and may pave the way for more bitter ‘lawfare’ in football The Independent UK · Jul 7
Spain 1-0 Portugal: Mikel Merino strikes late as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out Merino struck deep into stoppage time to fire Spain past Portugal in Dallas and book Luis de la Fuente’s side a place in the World Cup 2026… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
Belgium manager reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after win over USA: ‘It’s not his fault’ Balogun was permitted to play the World Cup round of 16 clash after his ban was suspended by Fifa The Independent UK · Jul 7
Welsh Icon Anthony Hopkins Divides Fans By Sporting England Football Shirt Ahead of World Cup Clash Sir Anthony Hopkins sparked debate after posting a photo wearing an England football shirt before the World Cup fixture. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt. Euronews · Jul 7
Did FIFA Follow Its Own Rules? UEFA and Belgium Challenge Balogun Red Card Reversal FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension has sparked debate over the application of disciplinary rules, with UEFA and Belgium questioning the transparency and consistency of the process. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
Belgium players mock Donald Trump dance after decisive World Cup win The United States is out of the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle – and Donald Trump won't have liked the outcome. The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
USA crash out of World Cup with 4-1 loss to Belgium Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace for Belgium, with Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku also finding the back of the net. The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
Young’s toasts boost from summer of sport despite industry ‘challenges’ Young & Co’s Brewery hailed sunny weather for filling out its pub gardens. Evening Standard · Jul 7
World Cup 2026: USA bounced out by Belgium after Balogun furore; backlash against Fifa builds – as it happened The fallout from USA’s defeat to Belgium gathered pace, with criticism of Fifa growing The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti. Euronews · Jul 7
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 Best fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Defiant Statement After World Cup Farewell Is Painfully on Brand The greatest player in Portugal’s history will finish his career without a World Cup title.
Fortune · Jul 7 Trump’s request for a review of Folarin Balogun's red card has become a global test of FIFA's political neutrality The U.S. striker’s red-card ban was suspended after President Trump personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a review.
FourFourTwo · Jul 7 Incredible Erling Haaland goalscoring record strikes fear into England fans We all know how good Erling Haaland is, but even by his own standards, his record for Norway is absolute filth
Evening Standard · Jul 7 'Overturn this': Belgium players mock Donald Trump as USA dumped out of World Cup Belgium took delight in knocking out the co-hosts with a thumping 4-1 win
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign as Gary Lineker joins backlash to World Cup controversy Infantino heavily criticised for overturning Folarin Balogun’s suspension after apparent interference from Trump
The Economic Times · Jul 7 Messi, Salah set for World Cup showdown as Argentina face Egypt in last-16 test Argentina meets Egypt for a World Cup quarter-final spot. Lionel Messi aims to lead the Golden Boot race against rivals. Switzerland and Colombia also compete in another crucial knockout match. Spain and Belgium advanced to the last eight after their victories. Host nations are now eliminated from the ongoing tournament.
Benzinga · Jul 7 Jim Cramer Calls Corona Beer Maker Constellation Brands a 'Steal' After Stock Drop Jim Cramer says the recent drop in beverage giant Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has made the stock a “steal.” Despite a cautious consumer outlook following its recent earnings beat, the prominent stock picker sees the pullback as a prime buying opportunity for investors.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Trump claims USA World Cup defeat to Belgium would be ‘rigged’ Donald Trump claimed the United States’ World Cup match against Belgium was “rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020” if the Americans lost.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 John Stones fools Thomas Tuchel with fake injury before breaking into dance in viral video after Mexico win England defender John Stones tricked manager Thomas Tuchel during by pretending to be injured in the shoulder before suddenly breaking into a dance in a viral post-match video.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’ Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win