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Thunderstorms force shelter order at Azteca Stadium hours before England face Mexico

A shelter-in-place order was issued at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on Sunday as thunderstorms struck hours before England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico, with FIFA holding firm on the scheduled 1am UK kick-off despite an 80% chance of further storms.

Football Jul 5
Haaland's two second-half goals eliminate Brazil as Norway reach World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 12 minutes to send Norway past Brazil 2-1 at the MetLife Stadium, ending the five-time champions' World Cup campaign at the round of 16 for the first time since 1990.

Football Jul 5
Neville, Keane and Wright savage Gabriel after Haaland header ends Brazil's World Cup

Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright tore into Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after Erling Haaland scored twice — including an unchallenged header — to eliminate Brazil from the World Cup at the hands of Norway.

Football Jul 5
England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off threatened by Azteca storm

A severe electrical storm has struck Mexico City roughly three hours before England's scheduled 1am World Cup round-of-16 kick-off against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, triggering safety protocols that have closed the pitch and barred supporters from entering.

Football Jul 5
Haaland's brace sends Brazil home as Norway reach first-ever World Cup quarterfinal

Erling Haaland scored twice, including a 90th-minute winner, as Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. It is Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990.

Football Jul 5
Trump called Infantino before FIFA suspended Balogun's World Cup ban to free him for Belgium

Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's one-match ban before the governing body controversially suspended the sanction, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the last 16. The Belgian FA said it was 'astonished' and is exploring its options.

Football Jul 5
Kane Jury makes seven changes as New Zealand U20 target perfect Pool B record against Italy

New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has reshuffled his side for their Junior World Championship clash with Italy in Kutaisi, with Bay of Plenty halfback Charlie Sinton named captain and David Lewai replacing Haki Wisemen in the starting lineup.

Rugby Jul 5
FIFA red card suspension hands USA a major boost against Belgium in World Cup last 16

FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card on Sunday, clearing the USMNT's top scorer to face Belgium in Monday's Round of 16 in Seattle. The ruling immediately flipped the odds, with the USA moving from slight underdogs to slim favourites.

Football Jul 5
Tuchel names Quansah, Gordon and Saka for England's round-of-16 clash with Mexico

Thomas Tuchel will make three changes to his England starting XI for Monday's World Cup round-of-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico, with Jarell Quansah, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka all recalled.

Football Jul 5
Balogun Reinstated After White House Pressure on FIFA; Belgium Stunned

Expelled against Bosnia and Herzegovina, American striker Folarin Balogun should have missed the Round of 16 against Belgium. FIFA lifted his suspension after the White House directly contacted Gianni Infantino, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Football Jul 5
Sainz handed unprecedented lap penalty after Williams safety car error at Silverstone

Carlos Sainz dropped from 12th to 17th at the 2026 British Grand Prix after Williams incorrectly allowed him to unlap himself under a late safety car, making him the first F1 driver to receive an additional lap as a penalty.

Formula 1 Jul 5
Trump lobbies FIFA to suspend Balogun's red card ban ahead of USA vs Belgium

Folarin Balogun has been cleared to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code, with US President Donald Trump reportedly lobbying FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the case.

Football Jul 5
Leclerc seals Ferrari's 250th grand prix win at Silverstone, where it all began in 1951

Charles Leclerc won the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone to deliver Ferrari's 250th Formula 1 victory, with president John Elkann on the pitlane to witness the landmark result at the very circuit where the team claimed its first win 75 years ago.

Formula 1 Jul 5
Neville says FIFA's Balogun red card reprieve 'absolutely stinks' ahead of USA vs Belgium

Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane have condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Football Jul 5
Balogun's FIFA reprieve fires up 'USA vs. the world' narrative ahead of Belgium clash

FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic red card suspension, clearing the United States' leading scorer to face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Analyst Alexi Lalas welcomed the ruling but warned it will fuel perceptions of special treatment for the co-hosts.

Football Jul 5
Stroll racks up three track-limits penalties in nine laps at Silverstone

Lance Stroll collected three separate five-second penalties in just nine laps during the British Grand Prix, each for exceeding track limits. The Aston Martin driver had already started from the back after a grid penalty, with the AMR26 the slowest car on the grid.

Formula 1 Jul 5
Belgium accuses FIFA of contradicting its own rules after Balogun red card suspension lifted

The Royal Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to clear United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup round of 16 clash, calling the ruling a breach of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and vowing to explore all available options.

Football Jul 5
FIFA's lightning rules explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico at Estadio Azteca

England's World Cup clash with Mexico at Estadio Azteca faces potential delays due to lightning storms over Mexico City. FIFA protocols ban entry and halt play whenever lightning strikes within eight miles of a stadium, with a rolling 30-minute reset after every new strike.

Football Jul 5
Belgium 'astonished' as Fifa wipes Balogun's ban ahead of USA last-16 clash

Belgium's FA has condemned Fifa's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, calling it a 'direct contradiction' of World Cup regulations. The US striker is now eligible to face Belgium in the last 16 on 6 July after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Football Jul 5
Belgium blast FIFA as White House reportedly called to lift Balogun's World Cup ban

The Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban ahead of the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium on 6 July, after reports emerged that a White House official contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review.

Football Jul 5

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