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• Cristiano Ronaldo to RETIRE from international football after the World Cup, his sister reveals3 July 2026, 2:05 am
  Katia Aveiro claimed Portugal fans can 'say goodbye' to the 41-year-old star and the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be his 'last dance'
  
• The big Cristiano Ronaldo calls Portugal boss Roberto Martinez got RIGHT in chaotic Croatia win, why the VAR drama will be talked about for decades to come and the forgotten Man City star who shone in defeat3 July 2026, 2:01 am
  LEWIS STEELE: Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored a World Cup knockout goal at the grand old age of 41 - but deputy Goncalo Ramos stole his thunder for Portugal.
  
• Portugal vs Croatia - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co through after dramatic end to thrilling clash3 July 2026, 1:58 am
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Portugal took on Croatia in the last 32 of the World Cup in Toronto.
  
• Egypt coach's bizarre 'rugby' comment ahead of World Cup knockout against Australia, as superstar Mo Salah firms to play3 July 2026, 1:51 am
  Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah is set to push through a hamstring strain and play against the Socceroos in their do-or-die World Cup round-of-32 clash
  
• Hey Jude! Did you lose your shorts? England star dreams up novel way of coping with 33C heat...3 July 2026, 1:32 am
  England star Jude Bellingham came up with a novel way of coping with the 33C heat in Kansas yesterday, stripping to his underpants as the team were put through their paces.
  
• Thomas Tuchel has been carried through this World Cup by his star men. It's time for the England boss to step up and make his mark, writes IAN LADYMAN3 July 2026, 1:00 am
  IAN LADYMAN IN ATLANTA: Once the drama was over and the adrenaline had ceased to flow, the most relaxed man in the corridors of Atlanta's vast stadium was Thomas Tuchel.
  
• OLIVER HOLT: Why Harry Kane is now England's GREATEST ever player after World Cup heroics - and the rest of my top 103 July 2026, 1:00 am
  OLIVER HOLT IN ATLANTA: Harry Kane 's rescue of England against Congo took his body of work with England to a point where he has to be regarded as the country's greatest player since 1966.
  
• Spain finally clicking into gear at World Cup as Mikel Oyarzabal double and Pedro Porro header seal 3-0 win over Austria2 July 2026, 11:50 pm
  OLIVER SALT IN LOS ANGELES: The European champions brushed aside Austria to claim a 3-0 victory and stroll into the last 16, marking their first knockout win at this tournament since 2010.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: Azteca altitude will affect the mind as well as body, Jordan Pickford's crucial 48 hours in Mexico and how I would change my technique if David Beckham was crossing the ball2 July 2026, 10:56 pm
  MICHAEL OWEN: We all know England will have to deal with the humidity and reduced lung capacity on Sunday. But these conditions won't just make you breathe harder, they'll make you think harder too.
  
• Spain vs Austria - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Two-goal hero Mikel Oyarzabal nets goals either side of Pedro Porro's header as European champions show why they are contenders2 July 2026, 9:57 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain took on Austria in the last 32 of the World Cup in Los Angeles.
  
• Man United move for Swansea keeper, Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Bournemouth finalise £21m deal for Elche striker... and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to 'expect a bit of everything from me': WINDOW WATCH2 July 2026, 9:51 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• World Cup fever blows NFL out the water as record 32 MILLION USA fans tune in for stunning Bosnia win2 July 2026, 9:50 pm
  Folarin Balogun scored the first goal for the USA before Malik Tilmann made the game safe without him in the second half, scoring a stunning free-kick in San Francisco.
  
• Former USA World Cup coach slammed for claiming Folarin Balogun's scandalous red card was the correct call2 July 2026, 9:44 pm
  Fans of the US men's national team are lashing out at a former World Cup coach for his belief that striker Folarin Balogun should have received a red card in the Round of 32.
  
• Man United hold talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville as club consider move for Bournemouth star Alex Scott after missing out on £85m Mateus Fernandes2 July 2026, 9:38 pm
  SIMON JONES: United's priority remains to add another midfielder after missing out on Mateus Fernandes who left West Ham for Tottenham this week in an £85million move.
  
• Man United outcast Andre Onana signs deal to leave the club - on loan - as he closes in on rejoining Trabzonspor for the season2 July 2026, 7:40 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: Daily Mail Sport can reveal that Onana has signed the paperwork on the contract, leaving United and Trabzon to complete the final details.