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Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
DetailsUSA Eliminated, Ronaldo Bows Out: Football Daily Review
USA suffer a crucial defeat and exit the competition; Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football.
Details'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
DetailsBalogun 'Red Card Resurrection' Not Enough as Belgium Beat USA 4-1 to Reach Quarterfinals
In a dramatic Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. US striker Folarin Balogun was initially sent off during warm-ups but was reinstated after a VAR review, yet he could not prevent his team's defeat.
DetailsSpain's World Cup Challenge Built on Record-Breaking Historic Defence
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.
DetailsSpain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
DetailsSuper-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
DetailsBrentford set to sign Wilson after West Ham exit
Brentford are set to sign former England striker Callum Wilson on an initial 12-month contract after his exit from relegated West Ham.
DetailsChina Men's Basketball Defeats Chinese Taipei 92-74, Secures Last-Gasp Qualification for Second Round
On July 6, Beijing time, in the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, China defeated Chinese Taipei 92-74, finishing with a 3-3 record and advancing to the second round.
DetailsChina beats Chinese Taipei 92-74 in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, advances to second round
On July 6 local time, China defeated Chinese Taipei 92-74 in the third window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Goyang, South Korea, securing a spot in the second round.
DetailsArsenal sign Germany striker Selina Cerci on free transfer
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.
DetailsThe Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
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