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• Argentina vs Egypt - last 16 LIVE: Lionel Messi breaks down in tears as reigning champions complete great World Cup escape - but clash marred by late touchline fracas7 July 2026, 6:15 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Argentina take on Egypt in the round of 16 in the World Cup in Atlanta.
  
• Belgium coach reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump forced FIFA to overturn his red card for USA's catastrophic World Cup loss7 July 2026, 6:05 pm
  Amid the controversy surrounding the inclusion of United States striker Folarin Balogun, the player completed a selfless gesture to Belgium coach Rudi Garcia.
  
• Embarrassed Peter Crouch cringes at his 'Salt Bae moment' after embracing Harry Kane during England's Azteca celebrations7 July 2026, 5:44 pm
  Former England striker Peter Crouch has joked that his celebratory embrace with Harry Kane after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico felt like a 'Salt Bae' moment.
  
• Preston seal £6m deal for Spurs' Alfie Devine, Arsenal close in on ex-Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier... and Juventus show interest in England defender John Stones: WINDOW WATCH7 July 2026, 5:42 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer window developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Now Paraguay senator vows to SUE France superstar Kylian Mbappe for 'gender-based violence' after he attacked her 'brazen racism' in World Cup row7 July 2026, 5:11 pm
  Senator Celeste Amarilla had originally launched a furious tirade against the footballer in the aftermath of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday.
  
• Inside Arsenal's overhaul to fight injury crisis: As Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba and more battle burnout, this is why Mikel Arteta is poaching Aston Villa coaches and a 200m sprinter... and Eberechi Eze's crucial intervention in title run-in7 July 2026, 5:00 pm
  For all Arsenal's success last season, one glaring issue threatened to derail them. It's an area the Gunners have long been concerned about, and they are now acting with a medical team overhaul.
  
• Fox analysts Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas awkwardly clash over Folarin Balogun red card controversy after Trump intervention7 July 2026, 4:58 pm
  The FOX Sports analysts had a heated debate over the matter as they disagreed over FIFA's decision to suspend the one-game ban handed to USA striker Folarin Balogun.
  
• FA chief made direct call to Keir Starmer to STOP England's triumph over Mexico being brought forward during chaotic scheduling farce on eve of World Cup clash7 July 2026, 4:57 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: FA chief Mark Bullingham made a direct call to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in an attempt to stop England's match against Mexico from being brought forward.
  
• Washington 1 Mbappe 0: How the World Cup and the USA's 250th birthday collided on a surreal weekend in Philadelphia, the cradle of the host nation's Government and politics7 July 2026, 4:51 pm
  Mbappe and France stole the show in Philadelphia, birthplace of the USA, but the nation's party reigned supreme
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: England aren't 'brave' for the way they beat Mexico. The reaction drives me mad. Play like that vs France, Spain or Argentina and we'll get our backsides kicked7 July 2026, 4:41 pm
  MICHAEL OWEN: I think we mistake what bravery in football actually is. We are celebrating players throwing themselves in front of shots as if they've gone to war.
  
• Harry Kane's voice is BACK! Red-faced England captain shares update after hilarious 'all-timer of an interview' went viral following Three Lions' iconic World Cup win over Mexico7 July 2026, 3:58 pm
  Kane scored from the penalty spot to help England to a stunning 3-2 victory in the Azteca in the early hours on Monday morning, and joined the rest of the squad to celebrate with the fans.
  
• Thomas Tuchel is a heavyweight, Champions League-winning manager in a way Gareth Southgate was not - and here's how the England boss proved it in the Azteca cauldron7 July 2026, 3:17 pm
  IAN LADYMAN IN MEXICO CITY: When the Football Association were looking for somebody to replace Gareth Southgate, they decided they needed a proven winner.
  
• The world mocks USA as they're dumped out of World Cup in 4-1 thrashing by Belgium after Trump overturned red card ban7 July 2026, 3:16 pm
  The United States have been dumped out of the World Cup, humiliated 4-1 by Belgium - and the gleeful reaction of the rest of the world that followed. 
  
• FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!7 July 2026, 3:11 pm
  They now face being flooded with appeals about disciplinary matters from other World Cup teams - and the complaints have already started rolling in.
  
• Willie Kirk appointed Durham women's head coach two years after Leicester sacking for relationship with player7 July 2026, 3:07 pm
  Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of women's second-tier side Durham, two years after he was sacked by Leicester City for having a relationship with a player.