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World Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – as it happened

Our writers with the latest news and reaction as the last 16 stage begins

John Brewin, David Tindall and Will Unwin·4 Jul 2026

Football

Success, failure or something else? How the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign rated | Jack Snape

Australia’s overall performance cannot be distilled into a few spot kicks and will be deeply analysed in coming days, weeks and years

Jack Snape in Dallas·4 Jul 2026

Football

Football Daily | Argentina advance. But for Cape Verde, they’ll always have for ever

In today’s Football Daily: A stone-cold World Cup classic

John Brewin·4 Jul 2026

Football

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Canada v Morocco, TV channels & live stream Saturday July 4th

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Saturday July 4th, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

Graham Ruthven·4 Jul 2026

Football

Delirium, despair, pride: with the fans on Cape Verde’s World Cup rollercoaster

Rotterdam is home to 25,000 Cape Verdeans and 1,600 of them gathered in a beer garden to watch an unforgettable game against Argentina

Mart ten Have in Rotterdam·4 Jul 2026

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‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup

The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gases and long-term health problems

Nick Ames in Port Arthur, Texas·4 Jul 2026

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‘Emotional connection’: Wonderwall becomes England’s World Cup anthem

Oasis tune has been sung from Texas to Massachusetts and soon in Mexico City – and the players have joined in too

Kevin Rawlinson·4 Jul 2026

Football

Mexico’s slow football indicates England could join rare club of winners at the Azteca

Mexicoe have played at a relaxed tempo, but England have the pace to pose a significant threat

Andrew Beasley·4 Jul 2026

Football

Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

The African minnows capped off an impressive run with a heroic performance in a 3-2 loss to the defending champions

Pablo Iglesias Maurer at Miami Stadium·4 Jul 2026

Football

England get hostile welcome on arrival at Mexico City hotel for World Cup showdown

Hundreds of fans, many of them booing, greeted the England team on their arrival for the last-16 tie against the co-hosts Mexico

PA Media and Guardian sport·4 Jul 2026

Football

Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be | Alexander Abnos

There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unity

Alexander Abnos·4 Jul 2026

Football

World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins

Will Unwin·4 Jul 2026

Football

What Mexico fans feel about the World Cup – and England

Ahead of their crunch last-16 match, we spoke to Mexicans and people living in the country about their experience and expectations of their tournament

Alfie Packham·4 Jul 2026

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For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but Africa’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher

Jonathan Wilson·4 Jul 2026

Football

Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye

Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not process

Barney Ronay in Miami·4 Jul 2026

Football

‘An incredible man’: how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners

Carlo Ancelotti’s man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Brazil squad and made fans believe again

Thiago Rabelo·4 Jul 2026

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Pull an all-nighter? How parents, schools, fans and police plan to cope with England’s 1am kick-off

Popular national pastimes of drinking and football will make post-Mexico Monday a day of sore heads and sleepy children

Jamie Grierson·4 Jul 2026

Football

Cape Verde exit World Cup with heads held high: ‘We did our best and we did it with bravery’

Argentina will move on to last-16 tie against Egypt after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde, but this was still a wonderful night for the tiny archipelago nation

Barney Ronay at Miami Stadium·4 Jul 2026

Football

Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup

Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the game in the first half in Kansas City to send Colombia through to a last-16 clash with Switzerland

Ed Aarons at Kansas City Stadium·4 Jul 2026

Football

Colombia 1-0 Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Jhon Arias struck the only goal of the game in the first half as Colombia sealed a place in the last 16 where they will face Switzerland

Beau Dure·4 Jul 2026

Football

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The tournament’s surprise package almost caused a shock for the ages after taking the reigning champions to extra time before having their dream dashed

Tom Lutz·4 Jul 2026

Football

Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

Argentina are into the last 16 of the World Cup but only after a 3-2 extra-time win over a magnificent Cape Verde side

Barney Ronay at the Miami Stadium·4 Jul 2026

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends support to Socceroo Lucas Herrington after last-32 shootout miss

Australia’s players and an unlikely ally have rallied around the young defender after he missed his penalty in the defeat to Egypt

Jack Snape at Dallas Stadium·4 Jul 2026

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England’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos

England’s World Cup game against Mexico will stay at its original kick-off time of 6pm local time, 1am UK on Sunday

Nick Ames in Mexico City and David Hytner in Kansas City·3 Jul 2026

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