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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ståle Solbakken knows everything Norway’s stunning upset over Brazil During the 1998 World Cup. He was a substitute at Marseille, watching from the sidelines as his teammates achieved perhaps the greatest victory in men’s football in the history of the Scandinavian country.Now the national team coach, he also knows that Sunday’s round of 16 match against Brazil will be very different from that group play match nearly 30 years ago, when there was nothing to play for against a strong opponent. A place in the quarter-finals is on the line this time around, and Solbakken…

England’s next World Cup opponent, Mexico, is at the center of the World Cup controversy, with Ecuador releasing a new update on its complaint to FIFA.03:34, July 4, 2026Updated July 4, 2026, 05:19Ecuador provided an update on FIFA complaints ahead of their World Cup match against Mexico (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)Ecuador has issued a statement calling on FIFA to launch an investigation following its World Cup defeat at the hands of Mexico. The South American nation comfortably defeated the co-hosts last month, with action taken against them for their poor treatment even before the match took place.The situation…

Plans for the bank holiday on Monday 20 July will not be made if England win the World Cup, according to the latest official government information. England fans will be left dreaming of football returning home as Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions look forward to a brief encounter with Mexico on Monday. This could secure a place in the quarter-finals and move them one step closer to the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday 19 July.Of course, the match against Mexico will be a tough test and will not be an easy match. The Round of 16 knockout game is currently…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fireworks blared and jets roared ahead of the World Cup match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the dual joy of soccer’s biggest tournament in their homeland and the 250th anniversary of American independence in its birthplace.In a pregame show celebrating the city’s history, Tony Award winner Idina Menzel sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” on a star-shaped stage. Philadelphia hip-hop band The Roots also performed, backed by dancers including a Statue of Liberty in a monumental gown, and set off red, white and blue fireworks. The Philadelphia Boys’ Choir and choir then sang…

England will face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup, but potential opponents from the final round onwards have been revealed.04:31, July 4, 2026Updated July 4, 2026, 05:25Thomas Tuchel’s England will almost certainly need to get past either Brazil or Argentina to reach the World Cup final (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images)If England defeat Mexico in the last 16, they will likely face Brazil and Argentina for a chance to advance to the World Cup finals. The two South American giants are the favorites to beat Norway and Egypt in the upcoming knockout tie,…

England fans have been warned about the timing of the last 16 world cup The conflict with Mexico could still change as the storm threatens a nightmare scenario. The match at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium is scheduled to start at 6pm local time (1am BST).However, thunder and lightning are expected on Sunday afternoon, which could lead to a delay or cancellation of kick-off if the game had already started. Sky Sports News presenter Kabe Solhekol said the media had been told there was an 80% chance of thunderstorms, adding that if there was a storm or lightning then that would…

It took World Cup holders extra time to see off a group of men who came to the United States with nothing but the American dream.07:28, 04 July 2026Updated July 4, 2026, 07:32Cape Verde goalkeeper Bosinha waves to fans after the 3-2 loss to Argentina at Miami StadiumThey started out as a small old Cape Verde. However, they ended up becoming the Caped Crusaders.A team of supermen who threaten to become Lionel Messi and Argentina’s kryptonite.In the end, the fairy tale came to a shocking end in the cruelest way.Just three minutes before the draw for the penalty shootout, Dinny…

LONDON (AP) — Clay, grass, hard courts, even snow. There seems to be no difference in the surface underfoot. Jannik Sinner.Top-ranked player — currently looking to defend his title Wimbledon — was one of Italy’s top junior skiers before devoting himself to tennis seriously. Now, Sinner excels on all types of courts, and his background as a skier may have helped his tennis game.Just as elite slalom skiers shift their weight flawlessly back and forth from one gate to the next, Sinner rarely loses his balance as he darts back and forth across the baseline, despite his tall, lanky frame…

England face the daunting task of facing Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup at Azteca, and several members of the Three Lions squad have shared their thoughts on the encounter.Elliot Anderson and Mark Gehi (Image: Getty Images)England star Mark Guehi believes Azteca will be favorites for Mexico’s next World Cup showdown. The Three Lions defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will face the Central American team in the last 16 on Monday morning.The match will be a significant challenge for Thomas Tuchel’s side, given that the match will be played at a stadium more than…

Mexico has confirmed that its players have returned a collection of Rolex watches given to them by content creator SteveWillDoIt. El Tri are currently preparing to face England in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.But their preparations were thrown into disarray by the lavish gifts given to the Mexican players. SteveWillDoIt (real name Steven Rocco Derenardis) handed out the expensive watch after the 2-0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 32, pocketing $1.2 million (£900,000) after betting $2 million on victory.This extravagant gesture quickly spread across social media platforms. However, this act of generosity violates Article 20…