- Jul 12
Senegal sacks manager Pape Thiaw after last-32 World Cup exit
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) dismissed the 45-year-old coach and his entire technical staff on Saturday, citing the national team's performance at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Jul 12
Vinod Khosla's family to buy Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion in record NFL deal
Vinod Khosla, the Sun Microsystems co-founder and minority 49ers owner, will lead a group buying the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate. The $9.6 billion price sets a new benchmark for NFL franchise sales.
- Jul 8
Belgium knocks USA out of World Cup 4-1 as Trump's call to Infantino over Balogun suspension fuels 'Trump Curse' narrative
A 4-1 defeat to Belgium ended the host nation's World Cup run in Seattle, hours after Donald Trump phoned FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 after Trump's intervention in Balogun red card saga, EU lawmakers demand FIFA probe
Belgium dismantled the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, hours after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban following a phone call from President Trump. The result triggered a political backlash, with 30 MEPs now demanding an inquiry into potential outside interference.
- Jul 7
Belgium's Amadou Onana suffers ACL tear in World Cup win over USA, out of tournament
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during the 4-1 last-16 victory over the United States, ending his World Cup and sidelining him for months.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 in World Cup last 16 after Trump's intervention fails to save host nation
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and a goalkeeping error gifted Belgium a third goal as the Red Devils knocked the United States out of their home World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle.
- Jul 7
Trump calls referee 'suspicious' after FIFA lifts US striker's ban; Brazil and Collina defend Claus
US President Donald Trump called Brazilian referee Raphael Claus 'suspicious' after FIFA suspended the red-card ban on American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup knockout stage. The Brazilian football federation and FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina have defended Claus's integrity.
- Jul 7
Spain knocks out Portugal with 90th-minute Merino goal, ending Ronaldo's World Cup career; Balogun starts for USA amid FIFA controversy
A late strike by substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal in Dallas, while Cristiano Ronaldo's international tournament career likely ended. Hours later, the USA faced Belgium in Seattle with Folarin Balogun in the starting lineup after FIFA reversed his suspension following a call from President Trump.
- Jul 6
Portugal and Spain meet in World Cup last 16 as Ronaldo faces Yamal's rising Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Lamine Yamal's Spain in a heavyweight round-of-16 clash at the 2026 World Cup in Arlington, Texas, with one title contender set to exit early.
- Jul 5
Belgium routs USA 4-1, players mock Trump with dance after red card controversy
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, then celebrated with a parody of Donald Trump's dance, mocking the president's intervention that allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card.
- Jul 5
France survive Paraguay's physical onslaught to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty settled a contentious last-16 tie in Philadelphia, where Paraguay's aggressive tactics and a lenient referee pushed France to the limit.
- Jul 4
Morocco first team into World Cup quarter-finals after 3-0 win over Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco dispatched Canada 3-0 in Houston to become the first team through to the last eight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Jul 4
Morocco ousts Canada 3-0 in World Cup last 16 as Davies absence looms large
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-hosts' groundbreaking World Cup run. Canada captain Alphonso Davies missed the match with hamstring discomfort.
- Jul 4
USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium 4-1 after red card scandal and political firestorm
A 4-1 loss to Belgium ended the host's run, but it was the overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump's petition that turned a knockout match into a diplomatic incident.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 2
Tielemans double propels Belgium past Senegal 3-2 after extra time in World Cup round of 16
A late brace from Youri Tielemans, his second a debated penalty in injury time of extra time, overturned a two-goal deficit as Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16.
- Jul 1
Belgium stuns Senegal 3-2 after extra time with latest goal in World Cup history, a 125th-minute penalty from Tielemans
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute, the latest goal ever scored at a men's World Cup, to complete Belgium's 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the round of 32 at Seattle's Lumen Field after trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute.
- Jul 1
Belgium edge Senegal 3-2 after extra time with 125th-minute Tielemans penalty
Belgium came from two goals down against Senegal, equalising in the final five minutes of regular time and winning with a controversial penalty deep in extra time to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
- Jul 1
Belgium erase 2-0 deficit, beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup last 16
Two goals in the final five minutes of regulation forced extra time, and Youri Tielemans converted a 125th-minute penalty to complete a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.
- Jun 30
France storms into World Cup last 16 with commanding 3-0 win over Sweden, Mbappé double
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, extending Les Bleus' perfect knockout start.
