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‘They have Messi, but we have Salah’: Egypt prepare to take on Argentina

Last 16 tie will be the first international meeting between two modern legends who may yet go on making history

Ed Aarons in Atlanta·7 Jul 2026

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‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal’s 1-0 defeat by Spain was his last World Cup game, but that even at 41 he had not yet made a decision about his future

Sid Lowe and Jonathan Wilson at Dallas Stadium·6 Jul 2026

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Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons | Sid Lowe

Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices

Sid Lowe at Dallas Stadium·6 Jul 2026

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Portugal 0-1 Spain: World Cup 2026 last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mikel Merino’s added time goal settled a poor match and sent Portugal home with a whimper. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·6 Jul 2026

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Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

Mikel Merino’s goal in the first minute of second-half injury time earned Spain a well-deserved 1-0 win against Portugal and a place in the quarter-finals

Jonathan Wilson at Dallas Stadium·6 Jul 2026

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Jonathan Morgan labelled Maddy Cusack ‘generally a liar’ in FA investigation, inquest hears

Maddy Cusack’s former manager Jonathan Morgan labelled her as ‘generally a liar’ during an FA investigation into her death, an inquest has heard

Tom Garry·6 Jul 2026

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‘Best host in the world’: Mexico keep spirits up after England heartbreak

Despite ‘a setback that will hurt for eternity’, the co-hosts exit with heads held high after bringing pride, passion and soul to the tournament

Nick Ames in Mexico City·6 Jul 2026

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World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red; Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator – as it happened

Donald Trump said ‘I’m on the one who got them to do it’ after Fifa clear Folarin Balogun to play for the USA against Belgium

Dominic Booth, Martin Belam, Will Unwin, Stuart Goodwin, Billy Munday and Mike Hytner·6 Jul 2026

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Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic | Paul MacInnes

Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces at this World Cup – and none more so than the talismanic striker

Paul MacInnes in New York·6 Jul 2026

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‘Everyone’s pumped up’: John Stones on the mentality helping England chase World Cup dream

The long-serving centre-back came off the bench to help 10-man England preserve their lead against Mexico, and feels the entire squad is laser-focused on reaching the final

David Hytner in Mexico City·6 Jul 2026

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Tuchel claims World Cup refereeing ‘not good enough’ but says England have belief to go all the way

Thomas Tuchel called the standard of refereeing at the World Cup unreliable and erratic as he insisted England are capable of going all the way

Jacob Steinberg in Mexico City·6 Jul 2026

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‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup

Football fans around the globe watched the match – with some of them missing out on a night’s sleep to tune in

Jane Clinton and Guardian readers·6 Jul 2026

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Happy hangover: England fans press on after late night watching Mexico match

After five goals, two penalties and a 4am finish, it was a bleary-eyed start to Monday for pupils and workers

Jamie Grierson and Sally Weale·6 Jul 2026

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‘These guys are losers’: Brazil berated back home after defeat by Norway

Carlo Ancelotti and his players have been lambasted for their ‘shameful’ and ‘embarrassing’ World Cup exit

Tom Sanderson·6 Jul 2026

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 6 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options.

Graham Ruthven·6 Jul 2026

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Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes

European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sport

Matt Hughes·6 Jul 2026

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The stutter-step penalty is widely reviled but it’s here to stay | Tom Dart

Brazil’s exit revived debate over the stutter-step penalty, a Brazilian innovation that remains one of football’s most daring and divisive techniques

Tom Dart·6 Jul 2026

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Belgium are looking for a new beginning at the World Cup against USA | Jonathan Wilson

Parts of 2018’s Golden Generation still remain, but there are more than enough good players in this Belgian side to give the US headaches

Jonathan Wilson·6 Jul 2026

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Burn’s blocks, Pickford’s punches: the data behind England’s defensive heroics | Andrew Beasley

While England conceded twice to Mexico and survived an Azteca siege, the numbers show a performance of true grit

Andrew Beasley·6 Jul 2026

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Jordan Henderson out of World Cup with broken wrist sustained in post-match celebrations

England’s Jordan Henderson is out of the World Cup after breaking his wrist while celebrating the 3-2 last-16 win against Mexico

Guardian sport and agencies·6 Jul 2026

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Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card

Donald Trump says he personally asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, insisting he did not pressure officials to overturn the suspension

Bryan Armen Graham and Matt Hughes·6 Jul 2026

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Arsenal sign prolific Hoffenheim forward Selina Cerci; Kaneryd leaves Chelsea for Lyonnes

Arsenal head coach, Renée Slegers, has hailed Selina Cerci as a ‘great addition’ after the Germany forward joined the club from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Tom Garry·6 Jul 2026

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Football Daily | England’s altitude era defies World Cup history and encourages ‘another shot’

In today’s Football Daily: England advance to the GWC quarter-finals

Dominic Booth·6 Jul 2026

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Norway’s crown prince joins thousands of fans in Oslo to celebrate historic World Cup win

Incredible scenes played out across Norway after their history-making 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday

Miranda Bryant·6 Jul 2026

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