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Klopp confirms Germany talks as Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed the German football federation has approached him to become the national team's next coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, saying he is "more than recharged" after leaving Liverpool in 2024.

Football Jul 4

Deschamps ruled out Bouaddi before World Cup, FFF calls it 'a significant loss'

France's national technical director Hubert Fournier confirmed that Didier Deschamps refused to call up Ayyoub Bouaddi for the 2026 World Cup, prompting the LOSC midfielder to choose Morocco, with whom he has established himself as a starter.

Football Jul 4

Klopp confirms Germany talks and expects Red Bull to clear his path

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations to become Germany's next head coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Die Mannschaft's World Cup last-32 penalty exit to Paraguay, and says he does not expect Red Bull to block the move.

Football Jul 4

United target Summerville after Tottenham snatch Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal

Manchester United have shifted focus to Crysencio Summerville after Tottenham hijacked their move for Mateus Fernandes with an £85m bid. United are also reported to have made checks on Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, a target also linked with Arsenal.

Football Jul 4

Salah's Panenka and post-match gesture send Egypt into last eight at World Cup 2026

Mohamed Salah converted an audacious Panenka penalty as Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at World Cup 2026, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever knockout-stage win. The 34-year-old then made a point of personally consoling every Australian player, drawing widespread praise online.

Football Jul 4

Palmer admits World Cup snub left him wanting to prove Tuchel wrong

Cole Palmer has broken his silence on being left out of England's World Cup squad, saying he knows he could have offered 'something different' and that being told he wasn't good enough has fuelled his desire to prove a point.

Football Jul 4

Shearer demands Tuchel drop Rashford, Spence and Madueke for Mexico World Cup tie

Alan Shearer has called for three changes to England's starting XI ahead of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, criticising Thomas Tuchel's wide selections after a laboured 2-1 win over DR Congo.

Football Jul 4

Chilavert calls France team an 'African selection' ahead of World Cup knockout against Paraguay

Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert sparked outrage Friday with a racist comment on social media about France's squad composition, less than 24 hours before Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia.

Football Jul 4

Petkovic sacked by Algeria after humiliating elimination against Switzerland

Vladimir Petkovic has left his position as Algeria's head coach following the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Switzerland (2-0). The Algerian Football Federation reached an agreement to end their collaboration.

Football Jul 4

England vs Mexico to kick off at 1am BST after FIFA abandons six-hour schedule change

England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca will proceed at its original 1am BST Monday slot after FIFA backed away from a plan to move the match forward six hours due to concerns over electrical storms and supporter safety.

Football Jul 4

Hypobaric chambers to secret Kansas City base: how England prepared for Mexico's Azteca

Thomas Tuchel's England have spent months preparing for Monday's last-16 World Cup clash against joint-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, deploying altitude chambers, remote fitness monitoring, and a carefully chosen training base in Kansas City.

Football Jul 4

England face Mexico at 1am as FIFA confirm World Cup last-16 schedule unchanged

FIFA have confirmed England's last-16 clash with Mexico at the Azteca will remain in its 1am Monday slot despite reports of a potential rescheduling. Canada vs Morocco opens the knockout stage on Saturday 4 July.

Football Jul 4

Cape Verde stars gatecrash Messi's post-match interview for selfies after Argentina scare

Argentina survived an almighty scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the World Cup round of 32, with Messi scoring his seventh goal of the tournament. Cape Verde players then interrupted his post-match interview to pose for photos with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Football Jul 4

Refereeing Under Fire After Argentina's Laborious Qualification Against Cape Verde (3-2 a.e.t.)

Argentina secured their Round of 16 spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, but Canadian referee Fischer's performance has overshadowed the result, with accusations of leniency favoring the Albiceleste.

Football Jul 4

England fans fear storm delay after FIFA U-turn confirms 1am BST Mexico kick-off

England face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at 1am BST on Monday 7 July at the Estadio Azteca, after FIFA reversed a plan to move the game six hours earlier. Fans are now darkly predicting the thunderstorms that prompted the schedule chaos will delay the match anyway.

Football Jul 4

Argentina survive Cape Verde's two extra-time equalisers to reach World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina were pushed all the way before a 111th-minute own goal sealed a 3-2 extra-time win over debutants Cape Verde in South Florida.

Football Jul 4

Rashford insists Barcelona transfer must wait until after World Cup exit

Marcus Rashford has told those around him his club future must be resolved after England's World Cup campaign ends, with Barcelona having passed on their £26m option to buy following his 14-goal loan spell.

Football Jul 4

FIFA backtrack on kick-off change leaves England's Mexico clash in scheduling chaos

FIFA reversed a proposed six-hour kick-off change for England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico after storm threats over Mexico City caused confusion, with both federations reported to be irate over the handling of the situation.

Football Jul 4

Rashford rules out resolving Man Utd future until World Cup campaign ends

Marcus Rashford has told media he will not address his Manchester United future until England's World Cup campaign is over, leaving his long-term club situation unresolved after Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m.

Football Jul 4

Ancelotti invokes Ferguson to silence Brazil critics ahead of Norway last-16 clash

Carlo Ancelotti has pushed back against criticism of Brazil's style after their unconvincing 2-1 comeback win over Japan, arguing only Sir Alex Ferguson — with more than 2,000 matches managed — is better placed to question his football knowledge. Brazil face Norway in the World Cup last 16 in New York.

Football Jul 4