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• World Cup pitchside mics catch Thomas Tuchel hammering England star for playing backwards as they struggled against DR Congo - and his dismissive reaction to his boss2 July 2026, 8:06 am
  The Three Lions boss has been known to give an earful to whichever player is nearest and has done the same to the star against Ghana and in training.
  
• Don't do this in Mexico! England fans are warned to expect trouble by the Foreign Office as they switch country at the World Cup - after taking over the baseball in Atlanta for two boozy games in one day2 July 2026, 7:54 am
  England are preparing for the ultimate hostile reception on the pitch in Mexico City and supporters will also have to be prepared for a similar welcome. 
  
• Crystal Palace lose executive credited with bringing Ted Lasso and World Championship Boxing to Selhurst Park to EFL club2 July 2026, 7:52 am
  Barry Webber was instrumental in a historic period for Palace, spearheading significant commercial revenue growth at the club.
  
• Aussie influencer slams 'soy-infused' Socceroos fans for having an 'excruciatingly woke culture'2 July 2026, 7:49 am
  The activist was left appalled when he heard fans singing anti-Donald Trump chants while he took in the World Cup action in the USA.
  
• What are YOU going to do for the 1am Battle of Mexico City? England fans brace for most-antisocial World Cup kick-off EVER - sleep experts weigh in as Tuchel says 'give kids the day off!'2 July 2026, 7:26 am
  Revellers at home will be forced to stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch The Three Lions battle it out with Mexico at the unsavoury hour of 1am.
  
• The big problems facing Thomas Tuchel after DR Congo scare: The England player who must not start another game, the one fear for goal hero Harry Kane, the 'broken record' letting the team down and the statistic that exposes one-dimensional attack2 July 2026, 7:26 am
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ATLANTA STADIUM: England's journey goes on, and here Daily Mail Sport examines all the big issues from a crazy afternoon at the World Cup.
  
• England 2-1 DR Congo: Harry Kane rescues Three Lions from brink of World Cup exit with superb late double to set up tricky tie with hosts Mexico - after worrying performance from Thomas Tuchel's side2 July 2026, 7:25 am
  OLIVER HOLT IN ATLANTA: England spent 68 minutes wrestling with nightmares and staring at a defeat that would have ranked alongside their loss to the USA at the 1950 World Cup.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Pumped-up Harry Styles spotted celebrating England's winner, USA rage at star man's red card despite win, Senegal heartbreak, match highlights - and what to look out for today2 July 2026, 7:24 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 21 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Romelu Lukaku forced to step in after Belgium team-mates Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans clash in furious row during last-32 match with Senegal - before duo combine for vital goal2 July 2026, 7:19 am
  Romelu Lukaku played the role of peacekeeper after his team-mates Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans were involved in a furious row during Belgium's last-32 clash against Senegal.
  
• Big-spending Tottenham prepare to break the bank AGAIN as they finalise £100m deal for Sandro Tonali2 July 2026, 7:00 am
  The two clubs are finalising details on a £92.5million deal for Tonali, with add-ons centred around Champions League qualification taking that fee to £100m.
  
• A kiss for Kane! England's saviour captain celebrates with his family as WAGs rush to congratulate Three Lions in wake of comeback against DR Congo2 July 2026, 6:56 am
  Harry Kane celebrated his winning second goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a ferocity to match the magnitude of his feat.
  
• USA secures dramatic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite controversial red card for Folarin Balogun2 July 2026, 6:42 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SANTA CLARA: Balogun scored the goal that put the USMNT on course for the last 16 of this World Cup. Then he was shown a laughable red card in the second half.
  
• Socceroos World Cup fever sees rules for Aussie pubs relaxed in change fans will love2 July 2026, 6:42 am
  Millions of Aussies are expected to wake up before the crack of dawn as the Socceroos attempt to make history on Saturday morning.
  
• Fury erupts as USA star is controversially sent off and MISSES next World Cup game as Brittany Mahomes slams 'bulls***' call2 July 2026, 6:16 am
  During their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup's Round of 32 , the 24-year-old was shown a red card after scraping his cleats down the leg of a rival, sparking widespread fury online.
  
• Rangers have made all the right moves in the transfer market and Ferguson would be the jewel in Cavenagh's crown2 July 2026, 6:07 am
  Given the way that Rangers collapsed last season, losing four of their five post-split fixtures to finish a distant third behind Hearts and Celtic, it was clear that a major rebuild lay ahead in the summer.