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England players booed and serenaded by 'Mexico' chants on 2am arrival in Mexico City

England's squad arrived at their Mexico City hotel at 2.15am to a rowdy reception, with a crowd of over 300 police-flanked onlookers booing the players and chanting 'Mexico, Mexico, Mexico' as they walked through the lobby ahead of their Azteca showdown.

Football Jul 4
All Blacks lose third lock as Tuipulotu injury hands Hannah debut against France

Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test against France with a tight calf, forcing coach Dave Rennie to turn to Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah — his third lock change ahead of the match.

Rugby Jul 4
Barcola starts over Doué on the left wing for France-Paraguay

The alternating Barcola-Doué partnership on France's left flank ends before the 2026 World Cup round of 16 against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola, who scored twice in the group stage, is set to start for the second consecutive match.

Football Jul 4
Pochettino's USA squad unite a nation as World Cup fever grips America ahead of Belgium clash

With the United States facing Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, Mauricio Pochettino and his players have become a rare source of national unity, embracing Americana from baseball first pitches to post-match singalongs of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.

Football Jul 4
England booed on arrival in Mexico as hotel location leaked and BBC deny FIFA kick-off talks

England were met with hostility from Mexican supporters upon arriving in the country ahead of their last-16 tie, while the BBC denied involvement in FIFA discussions to move the match forward by six hours.

Football Jul 4
Dugarry names Olise as the key to stopping France

With five assists since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise has become the cornerstone of the France team according to Christophe Dugarry, who advises upcoming opponents to neutralize the Bayern winger as a priority.

Football Jul 4
Tchouameni ruled out for France-Paraguay World Cup round of 16

Aurélien Tchouameni has been ruled out of France's World Cup round of 16 clash against Paraguay on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's training session. Manu Koné is expected to replace him in midfield for Didier Deschamps' side.

Football Jul 4
Horan backs Shaw debut as Schmidt eyes Wallabies depth for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Wallabies legend Tim Horan has endorsed the selection of uncapped lock Lachlan Shaw for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Ireland in Sydney, arguing Joe Schmidt is building squad depth with the 2027 Rugby World Cup firmly in mind.

Rugby Jul 4
Messi's record-breaking brace rescues Argentina as Cape Verde push holders to extra time

Lionel Messi scored twice and extended his own record to 20 career World Cup goals, but Argentina were pushed all the way by debutants Cape Verde before sealing a 3-2 extra-time win at Miami Stadium on Friday.

Football Jul 4
Trout's Apollo Creed walkout backfires as Bonner knocks him out in round two at BKFC Liberty Brawl

Austin Trout's Rocky IV-themed entrance as Apollo Creed foreshadowed his fate at BKFC Liberty Brawl in Philadelphia on Friday, as Ben Bonner floored the former WBA champion with a right hand in round two to claim the BKFC welterweight title.

MMA Jul 4
England face Brazil and Argentina route to World Cup final if they beat Mexico

England's potential path to the World Cup final has sharpened after the round of 32, with Brazil and Argentina likely standing between Thomas Tuchel's side and glory — starting with a last-16 tie against Mexico.

Football Jul 4
Messi rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset with goal and decisive assist

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and set up Cristian Romero's extra-time winner as Argentina survived a stunning scare against Cape Verde to reach the round of 16. The 39-year-old now leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals in four games.

Football Jul 4
Ecuador demand FIFA investigation into Mexico after World Cup exit amid England last-16 fears

Ecuador have filed a formal complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into events surrounding their 2-0 defeat to Mexico, including a delayed flight and hotel disruptions. England, who face Mexico in the last-16, are also taking precautions against a hostile reception in Mexico City.

Football Jul 4
Vozinha's eight saves stun Argentina but Cape Verde fall 3-2 in extra time

Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha denied Lionel Messi three times and finished with eight saves in regulation, but Cristian Romero's 111th-minute winner sent Argentina through 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller at Miami Stadium.

Football Jul 4
Romero's 111th-minute goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset at World Cup

Argentina survived a dramatic scare at Miami Stadium on Friday as Cape Verde twice equalised before Cristian Romero's 111th-minute strike sent the reigning champions into the World Cup round of 16. Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 extra-time win.

Football Jul 4
Argentina survive two Cape Verde equalisers to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Lionel Messi's opener and a Cristian Romero header in extra-time proved decisive as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami, with Sidny Lopes's stunning long-range strike briefly threatening the greatest upset in World Cup history.

Football Jul 4
Cabral scores stunning equalizer against Argentina in extra time

Trailing 2-1 at the 92nd minute after a Lisandro Martinez goal, Cape Verde equalized at the 102nd minute through a spectacular strike by Sidny Lopes Cabral, forcing Argentina to search for victory further into the match.

Football Jul 4
Cabral's stunning curler levels it again as Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink at World Cup 2026

Sidny Cabral scored one of the tournament's finest goals, bending a spectacular curler into the top corner to equalise for Cape Verde in extra time against Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as the 2022 champions were pushed to the limit by the tournament's great underdogs.

Football Jul 4
Mat Ryan fails to save Australia as Egypt win World Cup shootout 4-2 in Dallas

Australia's last-16 clash with Egypt at Dallas Stadium ended 1-1 after extra time, with the Socceroos substituting on veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan for the shootout — only for Egypt to convert all four penalties and win 4-2.

Football Jul 4
Egypt's Trezeguet and team director pushed by Dallas police officer before World Cup win over Australia

A Dallas police officer pushed Egypt player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan at their hotel on Friday, as the two attempted to take a photo with a fan. Egypt went on to beat Australia on penalties in their World Cup round-of-32 tie.

Football Jul 4

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