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• Kyle Walker outlines stance on possible England return after Wayne Rooney’s World Cup claim

  02-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Walker has reiterated his stance over his England retirement despite a right-back headache for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup 2026.After Reece James’ injury, Tuchel has been forced to scramble for options, with Tino Livramento dropping out of the squad before the tournament with injury and centre-back Trevoh Chalobah preferred to Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement. After Djed Spence struggled in the win over DR Congo, Declan Rice filled in at right-back, while Ezri Konsa also fea
  
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• Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota

  03-07-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal paid tribute to Diogo Jota after their World Cup win against Croatia [Getty Images]Portugal paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota at the end of their remarkable World Cup victory against Croatia.It is a year since Jota, while a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso.His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025.At the end of Portugal's drama-filled 2-1 win to set up a last-16 tie against Spain
  
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• Ball don't lie: How the World Cup match ball helped deny Croatia a dramatic equalizer vs. Portugal

  03-07-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a moment, Croatia seemed to do the impossible. In the Round of 32, Joško Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time equalizer to keep their game against Portugal alive.But the goal was called back after VAR review, sealing Portugal's 2-1 victory and ending Croatia's World Cup run in heartbreaking fashion. Notable, though, was the reason why VAR was able to overturn the goal: a microchip, embedded in the game ball, that confirmed the offside call.Before the goal, Ivan Perišić had sent
  
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• Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

  03-07-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belatedly, Roberto Martinez was stirred out of his slumber. A manager who can look smilingly passive was facing the end: of Portugal’s World Cup, perhaps of his reign, too. Portugal’s perplexing first half had brought 69 per cent of possession and a lone shot on target.Then they trailed and Martinez showed a decisiveness he is often accused of lacking. A quadruple change altered the momentum, the World Cup. One of the arrivals, Goncalo Ramos, was to prove the man who did something ma
  
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• 🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +

  03-07-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +It was already July 3 in Portugal when the Seleção das Quinas secured its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.At the end of the epic clash in Toronto, the celebration over qualification was paused for another tribute to Diogo Jota.The then-Liverpool forward and his brother André Silva died in a car accident on exactly a July 3, but last year. Cristiano Ronaldo was the one responsibl
  
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• 🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clash

  03-07-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clashWe're more than halfway through the Round of 32 matches at this summer's World Cup, and we continue on this evening as Switzerland take on Algeria. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Vancouver, the two managers have named their starting lineups.Let's take a look at how they will set up. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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• Upset about the US red card in the World Cup? Domino’s is here to help you cope

  03-07-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domino’s is helping US soccer fans cope after striker Folarin Balogun got a red card in the World Cup. The US secured its second-ever World Cup knockout victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. But the team had to finish the game without Balogun after getting a red card from the refs in the second half, frustrating fans. The good news is that the red card has activated a Domino's deal for pizza lovers. In May, Domino’s announced it was going to be there to “help sof
  
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• Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach last 16

  03-07-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupPortugal 2 - 1 Croatia FTGoncalo Ramos' goal was the second-latest scored for Portugal at a World Cup (after Silvestre Varela's goal - timed at 94 minutes 34 seconds - against the USA in 2014) [Getty Images]Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.Second-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a sup
  
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• Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

  03-07-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Croatia had their hearts broken by another contentious VAR decision at the 2026 World Cup after having a last-gasp equaliser chalked off against Portugal in the round of 32.Portugal thought they had the game won when Goncalo Ramos headed home in the 94th minute, making it 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener from the spot.Live reaction - VAR fury mars Portugal’s last-gasp win over Croatia in round of 32But Croatia kept coming deep into stoppage time and
  
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• Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia

  03-07-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gonçalo Ramos’s goal lifted Portugal over Croatia for a place in the World Cup last 16.Photograph: Jeenah Moon/ReutersRafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expression was not one of delight, but relief.Billed as the last dance for two footballing icons, it was Luka Modrić who, at the age of 40, had to leave what will surely be his final W
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat Croatia

  03-07-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat CroatiaRuben Dias and Portugal came from behind to record a hugely dramatic 2-1 win against Croatia despite an outstanding individual performance from Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic.Portugal booked their ticket into the World Cup round of 16 after completing a thrilling second-half comeback to eliminate Croatia. The encounter goes down in the history books for a legendary milestone, as Cristia
  
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• 🤯 Madness! After a frantic finish, Spain learn their last-16 rival 🎥

  03-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Madness! After a frantic finish, Spain learn their last-16 rival 🎥The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered yet another game with an INSANE finish.Coming FROM BEHIND with a goal in the 93rd minute and a decisive VAR call in the 115th, Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 this Thursday (2).BMO Field in Toronto was the stage for Cristiano Ronaldo versus Modric.One of them would be saying goodbye to the World Cup.Fate decided it would be the Croatian midfielder.CR7 was in the spotlight after having
  
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• World Cup 2026: Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute goal gives Portugal 2-1 win after Croatia's late tying goal is overturned

  03-07-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Cristiano Ronaldo off the field, Gonçalo Ramos sent Portugal to the World Cup Round of 16.Ramos' 94th-minute header off a cross from Rafael Leáo gave Portugal a 2-1 win over Croatia on Thursday night. Portugal will play Spain for a spot in the quarterfinals on Monday after Spain beat Austria.AN ABSOLUTELY CLUTCH GOAL FROM PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/MXvdas9REL— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 3, 2026Croatia found the back of the net with the tying goal from
  
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• Watch as Ramos puts Portugal ahead against Croatia in stoppage time

  03-07-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal play Croatia in last 32 of World Cup in TorontoRamos gives Portugal lead with stoppage-time header from stunning Leao crossRonaldo subbed off in 81st minute after scoring equaliser from penalty spot"Take the name out of it, it is the right decision" - Stephen Warnock analysisWould you have taken Ronaldo off? Have your sayWinner will face Spain in next round Watch as Ramos puts Portugal ahead against Croatia in stoppage time
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo breaks team-mate’s World Cup record with first-ever knockout goal

  03-07-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first ever World Cup knockout-stage goal - while also breaking a team-mate’s record - to give Portugal a lifeline in their last-32 clash against Croatia.Trailing 1-0 after fellow veteran Ivan Perisic, 37, broke the deadlock in the second-half, Portugal were awarded a penalty by VAR after Nikola Vlasic brought down Renato Veiga during a corner.Follow Portugal vs Croatia LIVE!Ronaldo stepped up and slotted down the middle to beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livako
  
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• 🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st goal in cup knockouts

  03-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st goal in cup knockoutsCristiano Ronaldo’s long search for his much-dreamed-of first goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match is over.He got on the scoresheet against Croatia this Thursday (2).A goal that helped Portugal come from behind and set up a clash with Spain. 
  He had almost scored one earlier...After a first half with little excitement, Croatia came back better for the second half.And scored through Perisic (53'). It was the ve
  
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• 🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st cup knockout goal

  03-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st cup knockout goalCristiano Ronaldo’s search for his long-awaited first goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match is over. He got on the scoresheet against Croatia this Thursday (2), in a match currently underway in Canada. And it will determine Spain’s opponent in the round of 16. 
  He had almost scored one earlier...After a first half with little excitement, Croatia came back better for the second half.And scored throug
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends World Cup knockout curse 💥

  03-07-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends World Cup knockout curse 💥It only took him until he was 41-years-old, but Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his duck in the World Cup knockout rounds. The veteran superstar was ice cold when Portugal needed him to rescue them and pull level with Croatia this evening in Toronto.
  After Ivan Perišić put Croatia ahead in the second-half, Portugal were given the chance they desperately craved after being awarded a spot-kick before the se
  
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• Diogo Jota given touching World Cup tribute during Portugal national anthem

  03-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A touching tribute was paid to Diogo Jota during the Portuguese national anthem before their World Cup last-32 clash with Croatia, on the first anniversary of his tragic death.A picture of Jota, a former Portugal international, appeared on the big screen at BMO Field in Toronto, flashing up to a cheer towards the end of Portugal’s national anthem "A Portuguesa".Follow Portugal vs Croatia LIVECristiano Ronaldo appeared emotional as the cameras came on to him at the end of the anthem, who pl
  
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• Official | Filipe Luis named AS Monaco manager

  03-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Filipe Luis named AS Monaco managerFilipe Luis has been named as the new manager of AS Monaco. The Brazilian has signed a X-year deal, as confirmed on Wednesday.Luis has succeeded Sébastien Pocognoli in the role. The Belgian had replaced Adi Hutter back in October 2025, but despite seeing out the season, Pocognoli could only lead the Principality club to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1. As a result, the club fell short of their objective to qualify for the UEFA Cham
  
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• How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem

  03-07-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US national team has found an unexpected anthem in John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads”, with jubilant players and tens of thousands of fans joining in a post-match singalong that has become a defining image of their World Cup campaign. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, an Argentine native residing in Spain, embraced the tradition after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, belting out the lyrics as he celebrated with his team.Bill Danoff, co-writer of "Country Ro
  
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• The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero

  03-07-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Before every Spain game at this World Cup, one name has dominated the back of the shirts worn by fans - Lamine Yamal.He was the focus of the cameras at Los Angeles Stadium too when he arrived for Thursday's last-32 tie against Austria - and again the centre of attention when the players came out on to the pitch.But the player who is perhaps not the biggest name in this Spain squad is the one who has so far shone the brightest - Mikel Oyarzabal.The 29-year-old Real Sociedad striker scored twice a
  
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• How to watch Mexico vs England live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  03-07-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Co-hosts Mexico meet England at the Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday, with an almighty scrap expected for a spot in the quarterfinals. WATCH — Mexico v England, en EspanolJavier Aguirre's side have won all four of their games at the 2026 World Cup without conceding a goal, breezing through the group stage and then sailing past Ecuador in the last 16. Mexico's fans are fully behind their team and will create an incredible atmosphere as they know this will be their final game of the World Cup
  
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• Former USMNT coach Bruce Arena approves of Folarin Balogun's red card: 'That's a dangerous play'

  03-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino strongly disagreed with striker Folarin Balogun's controversial red card. A former USMNT coach doesn't see the problem.Bruce Arena, who oversaw the USMNT for 10 years across two different tenures, became the rare American to publicly approve the red card, which will force Balogun to serve a one-game suspension, during an appearance on Fanduel's "Coaches' Corner."His analysis:"Intent doesn't matter. It's a dangerous play. That foul, he could
  
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• 2026 World Cup red card rules explained: How it works, suspension unavoidable for USA's Folarin Balogun

  03-07-2026 00:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Star striker Folarin Balogun is set to miss the USMNT's next game at the 2026 World Cup after he was shown a straight red card and sent off in the Americans' 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday.MORE — USA 2-0 B&H | Player ratingsBalogun is the USA's leading scorer at this summer's World Cup with three goals so far, but now they will have to win the biggest game in program history without him. "He's disappointed," head coach Mauricio Pochettino said after the game. "H
  
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• How to watch Brazil vs Norway live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  03-07-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A mouthwatering last 16 clash at the 2026 men's World Cup takes place on Sunday, as Brazil and Norway collide in New Jersey.WATCH — Brazil v Norway, en EspanolCarlo Ancelotti has got Brazil doing just what they need to do to get through games, as they looked to be heading out against Japan in the Round of 32. But a stirring second half comeback, including a late winner from Gabriel Martinelli, sent them through to the last 16 and their incredible fanbase is still dreaming of more World Cup
  
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• England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV

  03-07-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's match against Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 games that will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all eight matches being covered across BBC Sport.The Three Lions set up the meeting with the tournament co-hosts by edging past DR Congo 2-1 in the last 32.They will meet at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City (Monday, 6 July, 01:00 BST).The BBC will also show France v Paraguay on Saturday (22:00), with La Albirroja eliminating Germany on penalties in the previous roun
  
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• 🚨 His sister says it: CR7 to end Portugal career after World Cup!

  03-07-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 His sister says it: CR7 to end Portugal career after World Cup!Was that really agreed upon? Just one hour before the World Cup round-of-32 clash between Portugal and Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister caused a real bombshell!Katia has just told 'SportTV' that her brother will end his career in the national team shirt after this tournament."Enjoy it while you still can. It will soon be over. According to the information I have from a reliable source … this is his LAST DANC
  
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• Genoa considering move for Artem Dovbyk at De Rossi’s request

  03-07-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa considering move for Artem Dovbyk at De Rossi’s requestArtem Dovbyk could land another move in Italy as he continues being linked with a departure from Roma.The Ukrainian striker is currently at the center of numerous transfer rumours, the latest one linking him with Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa.As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, De Rossi’s side  is trying to bring Dovbyk on loan, but the position of the Giallorossi club and the player remains unclear.Before
  
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• El Shaarawy closing in on move to Al Shabab as free agent

  03-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Shaarawy closing in on move to Al Shabab as free agentFollowing his departure from Roma, Stephan El Shaarawy is ready to open a new chapter in his career.The Italian winger is said to be nearing a move to the Saudi Pro League despite drawing interest all over Serie A.According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, the former Giallorossi player is close to joining Carrasco’s Al Shabab.The Arab club has offered a two-year contract worth €10 million per season. El Shaarawy, however, is
  
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