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• BBC will NOT cover World Cup quarter-final from the USA as part of cost-saving drive7 July 2026, 12:58 pm
  Confirming their plans today, the BBC have decided to remain at home until the semi-finals - spending less than a week in the States - as part of Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's cost-saving drive.
  
• Latest on Alejandro Garnacho's future with Champions League clubs circling, Juventus show interest in England defender John Stones - and Burnley finalise deal for Genk boss Hayen: WINDOW WATCH7 July 2026, 12:55 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer window developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Belgium poke fun at Trump and USA with brutal two-word tweet... after players had mocked President's dancing in World Cup celebrations7 July 2026, 12:52 pm
  The USA's World Cup heartbreak came after it emerged that Donald Trump had called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the one-match ban handed to American star Folarin Balogun.
  
• 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, 12:50 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.
  
• Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah: Two legends COMPARED as they prepare to go head-to-head for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals - and this could be the last time we see the loser on the big stage!7 July 2026, 12:48 pm
  By the last-32, we had already said farewell to the likes of Luka Modric and Manuel Neuer, two legends of the game who have continued to defy Father Time.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo's diminishing power was exposed as he bowed out alone after Spain defeat - but this was no way for one of the game's greats to go, writes IAN HERBERT7 July 2026, 12:43 pm
  IAN HERBERT: A moment in the back corridors of the stadium told the story of Cristiano Ronaldo's last stand.
  
• England's next World Cup opponents Norway hit by sickness after giving players 'almost free rein' to party in the US after beating Brazil7 July 2026, 12:39 pm
  The Vikings booked their place in the last eight with a 2-1 victory over Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil in New Jersey on Sunday.
  
• Highly-rated Ajax midfielder, 18, travels to Newcastle for medical ahead of £22.6m move - as club continue talks for £40m-rated World Cup star Johan Manzambi7 July 2026, 12:36 pm
  The Netherlands Under-19 international has made 25 appearances for Ajax and is regarded as a top talent.
  
• US soccer great Carli Lloyd slams star man Christian Pulisic and tears into 'scared' team after World Cup exit to Belgium7 July 2026, 11:59 am
  Mauricio Pochettino's team were miles off the pace against their European opponents. They started terribly and it didn't get much better as the game went on in Seattle.
  
• USA boss Mauricio Pochettino suffers World Cup meltdown as he smashes water bottles in fit of rage after watching his team concede to Belgium7 July 2026, 11:54 am
  A furious Mauricio Pochettino smashed a container of water bottles in a fit of rage after watching his USA team concede their second goal against Belgium on Monday night.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancee Georgina Rodriguez breaks her silence on his heartbreaking final World Cup game... after he left the pitch in tears7 July 2026, 11:54 am
  The striker's hopes of ever clinching the sport's greatest prize ended in heartbreak on Monday when his final World Cup game ever with Portugal ended in a 1-0 defeat against Spain.
  
• As nauseating Rio Ferdinand breaks his silence on furious backlash over his FIFA shilling, this should be the final nail in the coffin for his punditry career7 July 2026, 11:53 am
  As one of the foundation stones of a fully functioning and successful Manchester United team, there was a time when Rio Ferdinand could call himself an analyst.
  
• Folarin Balogun's dad issues brutal verdict about Trump's extraordinary red card intervention before USA-Belgium World Cup game: 'People will be unhappy'7 July 2026, 11:52 am
  Striker Balogun, 25, USA's top scorer in the tournament with three goals, was given a straight red card during the USA's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32.
  
• Portugal vs Spain - last 16 RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are OUT of the World Cup as European champions break superstar's heart with late goal7 July 2026, 11:41 am
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Portugal took on Spain in the last 16 of the World Cup in Dallas.
  
• 'Something has changed... he's like a different person': How an upgraded version of Mohamed Salah got Egyptians believing they can take down Lionel Messi - and the latest on Liverpool legend's future as top clubs battle for his signature7 July 2026, 11:38 am
  'My friend, what is happening here is nothing short of madness,' says one reporter. 'The Egyptian fans here keep asking the same question, "Why can't we beat Argentina?".'