Belgium stunned the United States 4-1 in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup 2026 run. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as clinical finishing overpowered American possession. The Red Devils advance to face Spain in the quarter-finals, with Matt Freese's costly error sealing the stunning defeat.
Folarin Balogun starts for the US in a fiery World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium, after FIFA controversially suspended his red-card ban. A furious UEFA condemned the decision, sparking protests as the tournament co-hosts chase historic revenge.
At 40, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a World Cup breakout star with 18 saves, stunning Spain and Argentina. Now a free agent, he reportedly draws strong interest from Inter Miami to join Lionel Messi, plus Brazilian clubs.
UK MP Noah Law urges FIFA to delay Jarell Quansah's red card suspension, citing Folarin Balogun's lifted ban. Quansah's England dismissal against Mexico sparks controversy over inconsistent FIFA rulings ahead of the quarter-final clash with Norway.
India drops Sanju Samson from T20I squad for Zimbabwe series amid poor form, with Shreyas Iyer as captain. Three players earn maiden call-ups: Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, and Prabhsimran Singh. The three-match series starts July 23 in Harare.
Joe Root’s steady climb past 14,114 Test runs brings Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15,921 into striking distance. Unlike past challengers, Root leads at age 35, making the chase real. England’s packed schedule offers him over 1,800 runs to potentially break history.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter slams FIFA after overturning Folarin Balogun's red card following President Trump's intervention. Blatter warns football must not become a playground for political power, sparking global controversy ahead of the US-Belgium World Cup clash.
Brazil's 2026 World Cup ends in Round of 16 shock as Norway’s Erling Haaland scores twice for a 2-1 win. Coach Carlo Ancelotti calls the defeat the beginning of a new cycle, vowing to rebuild for future tournaments.
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a stunning 2-1 World Cup win over Brazil, securing their first-ever quarter-final berth. The defeat prompted Neymar's international retirement and ended Brazil's streak of eight consecutive quarter-final appearances. Norway advances to face Mexico or England.
Thousands of fans in blue, white, and red flooded Cape Verde’s airport to give the Blue Sharks a hero’s welcome. The smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage received a rapturous, patriotic homecoming on Independence Day after a historic debut campaign.