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Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out
It ended with a goal from a tall, slightly ungainly figure driving through the centre-forward position – but perhaps not the one that the narrative demanded. In injury time, Mikel Merino ran on to Ferran Torres’s through-ball and, with a...

Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

World Cup Daily live: Spain knock out Portugal; Kane loses voice; USMNT prepares for Belgium
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the World Cup as Portugal face Spain and the USMNT take on Belgium.

Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal
Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal

Spain beat Portugal, reach 1st World Cup quarters since 2010
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain past Portugal in the round of 16 on Monday and into a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since they won it all in 2010.

Jonathan Morgan labelled Maddy Cusack ‘generally a liar’ in FA investigation, inquest hears
Cusack’s former manager gave evidence on MondayMorgan says player ‘omitted information’ to her family’ Continue reading...

Portugal_Spain_Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends as Spain beat Portugalrecap
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career came to an end as Portugal were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the round-of-16.

‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack
Celeste Amarilla called striker a ‘colonised Cameroonian’French Football Federation to file criminal chargesThe France striker Kylian Mbappé has hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a “despicable woman” after she launched...

Dan Burn's towering clearances against Mexico epitomise Thomas Tuchel's World Cup masterplan
ESPN's Tom Hamilton doffs the cap to Dan Burn, whose mighty defending encapsulates England's mentality under Thomas Tuchel.

‘Best host in the world’: Mexico keep spirits up after England heartbreak
Despite ‘a setback that will hurt for eternity’, co-hosts exit with heads held high after bringing pride, passion and soulusic pulsated from some of the bars on Monday morning on Calle Genova, a narrow thoroughfare in Mexico City’s heart...

Kylian Mbappé, France federation blast Paraguay senator comments as 'abhorrent'
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday spoke out against racist comments made by a Paraguay senator.

England's Burn: I'll never forget the win over Mexico
England's Burn: I'll never forget the win over Mexico

How many father-son duos have been in the FIFA World Cup?
Check out a list of every father-son duo that has played in the FIFA World Cup.

President Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Balogun red card
President Donald Trump said Monday he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun in the team's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, calling it a "horrible" call.

Tottenham to bid for Kroupi - Tuesday gossip
Tottenham to target Bournemouth's Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for Arsenal, plus more.

2026 World Cup: Jalen Brunson, Jay Z headline celebrities
Celebrities aren't hard to find at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

Ex-USMNT kit man's side hustle is gifting Balogun & Co. custom Nike Air Max 90s
Players often get swag on international duty, but the U.S.'s former kit man and his wife had something special for the Americans' Nike athletes.

Mbappe condemns racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator
Kylian Mbappe has described a Paraguayan politician as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made several racist remarks toward the France star. 
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