Portugal vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction Josko Gvardiol denied extremely late equaliser by cruellest of VAR decisions Evening Standard · Jul 2
Andy Burnham calls talk of bank holiday if England win World Cup ‘a bit premature’ He said the team had ‘a bit of improvement to do before we can start seriously dreaming of it coming home’ The Independent UK · Jul 2
21-goal star refuses to rule out Celtic exit with cryptic response on future Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden’s World Cup exit, admitting he cannot yet say where he will be playing… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History The USMNT striker was the hero of the round of 32 win but was then sent off. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2
Teams who've benefitted the most from World Cup hydration breaks – England aren't one! Hydration breaks have been a big talking point at the World Cup, and some teams are using them better than others FourFourTwo · Jul 2
Why was Marc Cucurella’s goal for Spain disallowed in World Cup last-32? Cucurella’s goal was disallowed for a soft foul on the Austria goalkeeper in the first half of Spain’s World Cup last-32 clash The Independent UK · Jul 2
Austria-Algeria draw sparks World Cup match fixing allegations online Austria and Algeria's dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw sparked online claims the match was fixed to send both teams into the knockout stage at Iran's expense. Conspiracy theories, misleading videos and fake FIFA notices have fuelled the speculation, with some dubbing it the "Disgrace of Kansas City" in a nod… France 24 · Jul 2
'Shouldn't be happening': Kerr lashes A-League issue The uncertainty facing A-League Women players shouldn't be happening just three years after the Women's World Cup, says Matildas captain Sam Kerr. AAP · Jul 2
With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened? We are well into this largest and longest FIFA men’s World Cup. Before it kicked off in Mexico City on June 11, there was intense media and public discussion of its geopolitics. The Conversation · Jul 2
Malik Tillman Reveals Brutal Injury Sustained Minutes Before Wondrous Free Kick The 24-year-old became the first American man in 32 years to score a free kick at the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2
IShowSpeed begs for a private jet after cancelled flight threatens chance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in Toronto Popular streamer IShowSpeed faced a travel crisis after his flight to Toronto was cancelled, jeopardizing his chance to see football idol Cristiano Ronaldo play. Desperate, he took to X, pleading for a private jet to reach the FIFA World Cup match. His viral plea highlights his deep admiration for Ronaldo… The Times of India · Jul 2
Who is Glenn Nyberg? The referee in charge of Spain vs Austria The two European sides go head-to-head for a spot in the last 16 at the World Cup. FourFourTwo · Jul 2
Former international striker’s racial slur about World Cup star sparks backlash The Serbian former player issued an apology for his comments FourFourTwo · Jul 2
Derek McInnes provides Rangers captaincy update, expects 'good players' to depart Rangers manager McInnes admits he expects interest in his squad this summer as he continues his rebuild at Ibrox. The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Fortune · Jul 2 Sports fans are taking on credit card debt for tickets that cost more than a mortgage payment—and still, a fifth can't even afford watching it at bars New data shows fans are going into debt for tickets — and one in five can't even afford to watch out at a sports bar.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 StubHub sued by World Cup fans who say ticket cancellations crushed their dreams The Americans behind the lawsuit want StubHub to be banned from selling World Cup tickets
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match The curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday in parts of Brockton
The Economic Times · Jul 2 FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (July 3) Indian Time (IST): Full match list, fixtures, India time (IST) and venues Football fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 heats up on July 3 with three thrilling knockout encounters. Argentina faces Cape Verde at 3:30 AM, followed by Colombia vs. Ghana at 7:00 AM, and Australia taking on Egypt at 11:30 PM. All matches are crucial…
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Spain vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026: Match time in India, live streaming and team details Spain vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineup, Key Players and Match Preview: Spain faces Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on July 3rd, with a spot in the last 16 on the line. Unbeaten Spain, who topped Group H, clash with Austria, the Group…
The Independent UK · Jul 2 The change Thomas Tuchel has made to England’s World Cup plans to combat Azteca altitude England face Mexico 7,000 feet above sea level in the World Cup last-16, returning to the Azteca Stadium for the first time since succumbing to Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’
FourFourTwo · Jul 2 Will pubs stay open for England vs Mexico? England's last-16 clash with Mexico kicks-off at 1am BST on Monday morning
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Thomas Tuchel previews England's daunting Azteca trip in bid to make World Cup history at iconic ground Mexico rarely lose at famed home ground, where Diego Maradona scored the ‘Hand of God’ against the Three Lions
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Harry Kane compared to Lionel Messi after late heroics see England into World Cup last 16 Three Lions skipper spared his side’s blushes against the DR Congo
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Azteca avengers? England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball Mexico have a formidable record in their iconic stadium but for many it will always be associated with one player
Sports Illustrated · Jul 2 Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Cabo Verde: World Cup Round of 32 Lionel Scaloni’s strongest team earned a rest in Argentina’s final group game.