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Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 on penalties): World Cup 2026 last 32 player ratings

Socceroos defenders Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington stood firm before missing in the shootout, while Emam Ashour scored early for Egypt

Sam Lewis·3 Jul 2026

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Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape

Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck

Jack Snape at Dallas Stadium·3 Jul 2026

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Egypt beat Australia on penalties in World Cup last 32 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Egypt won their first ever World Cup knockout match at the expense of the Socceroos. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·3 Jul 2026

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Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires

Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, as Australia switched keepers for the shootout but missed two of their spot-kicks

Jonathan Wilson at Dallas Stadium·3 Jul 2026

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Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told

Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had tried to escalate concerns about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack’s death

Tom Garry·3 Jul 2026

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‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

Folarin Balogun said a yellow card would have been fair but accepted his one-match suspension as the US prepare to face Belgium without their leading striker

Jeff Rueter in Seattle·3 Jul 2026

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Get a grip on Mora and take aerial route: what England can do to contain Mexico

Thomas Tuchel’s team can tame the co-hosts by slowing things down and isolating Raúl Jiménez

Nick Ames in Mexico City·3 Jul 2026

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My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat

Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen live

David Pleat·3 Jul 2026

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Fulham make move for Crysencio Summerville while Granit Xhaka stays at Sunderland

Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in Summerville, but Fulham could be a more realistic destination

Jacob Steinberg, Louise Taylor and Guardian sport·3 Jul 2026

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Facing Mexico at the Azteca? Suddenly our expectations of England are unusually realistic | Max Rushden

Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment

Max Rushden·3 Jul 2026

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World Cup 2026: Germany hold Klopp talks after Nagelsmann quits; Neymar unhappy with Brazil role – as it happened

The latest news, reaction and build-up as the last-32 stage draws to a close

Michael Butler (now); John Brewin, Martin Belam and David Tindall (earlier)·3 Jul 2026

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Mbappé becomes leader of France’s collective under Deschamps’ regime of trust

Les Bleus’ thrilling front four is built on the spirit the head coach has fostered in his squad, allowing them to be both secure and adventurous

Paul MacInnes in Toronto·3 Jul 2026

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Altitude: how does it affect players and how big is England’s disadvantage?

England play in Mexico City on Sunday, 2,240m above sea level, and research shows high-speed running is harder and recovery is slower

Nicola Davis Science correspondent·3 Jul 2026

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Football Daily | Time waits for no man, nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s football legacy

In today’s Football Daily: Multiple things can be true at the same time

Michael Butler·3 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 Friday 3 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

Graham Ruthven·3 Jul 2026

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Norway have finally lived up to World Cup billing – a reunion with Brazil is perfect timing | Lars Sivertsen

Ståle Solbakken’s side have surpassed previous golden generation as they prepare to meet team they beat in 1998

Lars Sivertsen·3 Jul 2026

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Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream

The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother

Sid Lowe in Los Angeles·3 Jul 2026

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Germany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach

Julian Nagelsmann ⁠has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach ⁠after the team’s last-32 World Cup exit, with Jürgen Klopp set to replace the 38-year-old

Deborah Cole in Berlin·3 Jul 2026

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England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball

Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block

Jacob Steinberg in Kansas City·3 Jul 2026

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Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’

The Albiceleste’s last-32 match against Cape Verde will see the Inter Miami star’s paths for club and country meet at last

Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Miami·3 Jul 2026

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Georgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable’ move to Arsenal

Georgia Stanway has outlined her desire to win trophies after joining Arsenal on a permanent deal

Tom Garry·3 Jul 2026

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England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics

England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaign

Andrew Beasley·3 Jul 2026

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‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde

The Blue Sharks will become the smallest nation in history to play a knockout match at the World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday

Alasdair Howarth·3 Jul 2026

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Hossam Hassan and the blurring of lines between football and politics in Egypt

Egypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievement

Saher Ahmed·3 Jul 2026

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