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• Prince William warns Travis Kelce about England's boozy World Cup fans, reveals King Charles' 'hatred' of football... and opens up on secret plan for UK to host future tournament3 July 2026, 4:56 pm
  The royal featured as a surprise guest on a one-off episode of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast on Friday, which was released just hours before Travis was set to tie the knot with Taylor Swift.
  
• Socceroos fans go WILD ahead of tie with Egypt as they do shoey with Aussie music star and descend upon Walmart3 July 2026, 4:55 pm
  Australian fans have been going wild around Dallas Texas as they prepare for teh Socceroos World Cup knockout tie with Egypt.
  
• Australia vs Egypt - World Cup last-32 LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as Socceroos take on Mohamed Salah and Co in Dallas3 July 2026, 4:53 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Australia take on Egypt in a World Cup last-32 clash at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.
  
• Nathan Ake closes on move to Turkey, Joao Palhinha confirms he's leaving Spurs... and Inter Milan push to sign Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah: WINDOW WATCH3 July 2026, 4:23 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...
  
• Revealed: Why Granit Xhaka has turned his back on Chelsea to stay with Sunderland3 July 2026, 4:17 pm
  SIMON JONES: Though he was attracted by the prospect of reuniting with Xabi Alonso, having worked under him at Bayer Leverkusen, Xhaka has reaffirmed his commitment to Sunderland.
  
• Inside the Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid saga: Why midfielder's agent will be embarrassed, why Spanish club's denial does not spell the end, Chelsea's stance and the other clubs who could hijack the deal3 July 2026, 4:02 pm
  It was 3.52am in Miami when Real released their statement, and Enzo Fernandez's agent, Javier Pastore, is in Florida's vibrant city ahead of Argentina's World Cup clash with Cape Verde.
  
• Croatians complain World Cup ball's 'Snicko' tech has a major FLAW - and point to specific 'hair' line in FIFA's rulebook which shows Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal should've been denied win3 July 2026, 3:59 pm
  Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute equaliser was ruled out because, after a VAR check, his team-mate Igor Matanovic was adjudged to have headed the ball to an offside team-mate earlier in play.
  
• Drug testers find traces of banned bodybuilding substance in EIGHT Tunisia players' samples at the World Cup 'from contaminated meat' in Mexico - where England are flying in their own chefs3 July 2026, 3:20 pm
  Tunisia's disastrous World Cup campaign was rocked after a number of players - including some who ply their trade in the UK - showed traces of a banned drug in doping tests.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Cristiano Ronaldo makes more history in dramatic Croatia clash, Hollywood power couple enjoy Spain win, match highlights - and what to look out for3 July 2026, 3:19 pm
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 22 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• The truth about Mexico's fearsome 97% Azteca record: Myth-busting shows England should NOT be afraid of team who largely play local minnows - and there's a perfect tactic to beat them!3 July 2026, 2:38 pm
  Now we are facing the co-hosts in the last 16, many have simply made peace with the idea that this is where our World Cup ends. Oh well. We tried.
  
• How cricket's 'Snicko' saved Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup: Rarely-used inside-the-ball tech sends Croatia crashing out in injury-time VAR drama3 July 2026, 2:37 pm
  A tiny wave of motion wobbling along a screen brought Croatia players to their knees and sent Portugal through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday night. 
  
• Why Thomas Tuchel's tantrums 'worry' John Terry: England legend suggests boss took 'not good' Djed Spence to the World Cup because he's easier to 'dig out' than Trent Alexander-Arnold3 July 2026, 1:56 pm
  The former England and Chelsea captain is 'worried' that Tuchel treats Spence and other less established stars in a way he wouldn't dare try with the bigger names.
  
• Lip-reading expert reveals what Cristiano Ronaldo said to devastated old friend Luka Modric, 40, after controversial World Cup exit - with Croatia star expected to retire3 July 2026, 1:46 pm
  Cristiano Ronaldo commiserated his old friend and team-mate Luka Modric and shared a heartfelt embrace and chat after his Portugal side knocked the Croatians out of the World Cup. 
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal SURVIVE at the World Cup in chaotic win over Croatia featuring first EVER knockout round goal, an injury-time winner - and VAR drama even later on! 3 July 2026, 1:37 pm
  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.
  
• England 2-1 DR Congo PLAYER RATINGS: Who gets just 3/10 after a night to forget? Who lost all composure with the defence all at sea? And who was the spark that changed the game for Thomas Tuchel?3 July 2026, 11:49 am
  Daily Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter CRAIG HOPE was at the Atlanta Stadium to give his verdict on the England players, and you can make your judgments too with our new ratings tool.