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Cape Verde will face World Cup holders Argentina in Miami on Friday, finishing second in a group that also included Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.07:00, July 3, 2026Updated July 3, 2026 07:09Pico López had a solid performance in Cape Verde (Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)Leah Lopez has put in almost as many arduous miles as her husband to reach a destination beyond their wildest dreams. Thanks to the soccer fairy tale in which Pico Lopez is currently starring.And Leah doesn’t want to miss a second of that moment. So when López and his Cape Verde side secured a date with Lionel…

Wayne Rooney was once again forced to reveal his surprising bedtime habits during the BBC’s World Cup match against Mexico. Rooney was among the pundits’ line-up for the last-16 clash, and talk quickly turned to how Thomas Tuchel’s side would cope with the late kick-off.The match was due to kick off at 6pm local time (1am UK), but due to the threat of nearby lightning, the stadium went into thunderstorm protocol less than an hour in advance, causing the match to be delayed and start at 7pm (2am UK). And while Rooney and the BBC trio of Kerry Cates, Micah…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Neymar made the announcement Sunday after he and his teammates were eliminated, saying he is done playing for Brazil’s national team. world cup and Lost to Norway 2-1 In the round of 16.”I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium and I’m done here. I’m done.”Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on August 10, 2010, in a friendly against the United States at the Meadowlands stadium in northern New Jersey. In the match against Norway, he came on as a substitute and scored a goal from a penalty kick in the…

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: Ivan Perisic and Cristiano Ronaldo score in a thrilling finale as Gonzalo Ramos scores to lift Roberto Martinez’s side past02:09, July 3, 2026Updated July 3, 2026, 02:18Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his long wait to score in the World Cup finals (Image: Patrick Smith/FIFA)Despite all the debate and controversy, there may still be a fairytale ending for Cristiano Ronaldo as he seeks world domination.The Portuguese superstar’s final World Cup outing seemed destined for a heartbreaking end in Toronto, but he ultimately made history by scoring in the knockout match, canceling out Ivan Perisic’s opener and marking his 26th…

Wayne Rooney speaks after Mexico vs England match postponed (Image: BBC)Wayne Rooney has called it an “utter disgrace” that US striker Folarin Balogun was handed a one-match ban by FIFA. The American was the hosts’ top scorer at the World Cup with three goals, but was sent off in the Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This means the former Arsenal centre-forward will miss the last-16 clash with Belgium in Seattle. However, FIFA suddenly announced a one-year suspension on Sunday night.No reason was given by the governing body, and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) was stunned by…

SEATTLE (AP) — After a successful card trick; Folarin Balogun’s suspension liftedthe United States will be aiming to win back-to-back World Cup finals for the first time and advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.Coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Monday that he believes he will have his top-choice lineup when the 17th-ranked United States faces ninth-placed Belgium in a rematch of the 2014 round of 16 in Brazil. The Red Devils won 2-1 after extra time..”They have a lot of players who can get hurt. We have to be ready,” American top star Christian Pulisic said on…

Portugal beat Croatia in a dramatic World Cup match, and Cristiano Ronaldo had the chance to speak to Petar Sučić following his team’s victory07:09, July 3, 2026Updated July 3, 2026 07:39Cristiano Ronaldo took a moment to console his opponent (Image: Cole Burston / AFP via Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo consoled an inconsolable Petar Sučić after Portugal’s victory over Croatia at the World Cup. Ronaldo’s team achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over their rivals and booked a place in the last 16 against Spain.In the 103rd minute, VAR intervened during the build-up and ruled it offside, leaving Croatia heartbroken as Josko Gvardiol’s…

The match between England and Mexico has been postponed due to thunderstorms in Mexico City. The match at Azteca Stadium was originally scheduled to start at 6pm local time (1am UK time), but will now start an hour later than requested. It was revealed earlier this week that storms were forecast around kick-off time, increasing the likelihood of delays and interruptions.Under FIFA rules, if lightning occurs within eight miles of the stadium, play must be stopped or delayed. The game can only be restarted if 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike. Many matches at this year’s tournament…

Manchester United are reassessing their position in the transfer market after missing out on several top targets, including Matheus Fernandes and Elliott Anderson.Michael Carrick wants to strengthen his Manchester United squad this summer (Image: Marc Atkins, Getty Images)Manchester United have made an unexpectedly slow start to the summer transfer window and are yet to announce their first signing. The past two seasons have focused on strengthening defense and attack, but now the focus is on midfield.With Casemiro gone and uncertainty surrounding the future of several other midfielders, strengthening the center of the park has become one of the club’s biggest…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland scored and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate’s back. Haaland scored again and Schjerderup rose again.Haaland headed home the winning goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time to put Norway in the lead. world cup They defeated Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time. towering striker On soccer’s biggest stage. “This will probably go down in Norwegian history,” Haaland said. “Everyone should just have fun. This is a crazy day. One of the craziest days in Norwegian history. Just enjoy…