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• 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, 7:00 am
  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. 
  
• 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, 6:54 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.
  
• Roy Keane names when England will be knocked out of the World Cup because they 'don't have many more gears to go to' - and the dead-cert starting player who 'worries' him3 July 2026, 6:42 am
  Keane conceded England will likely reach their ceiling in a potential quarter-final against Brazil.
  
• Germany's manager Julian Nagelsmann QUITS to avoid the sack - after infuriating his World Cup stars with row over interfering WAGs - with Jurgen Klopp primed to take his job3 July 2026, 6:38 am
  Julian Nagelsmann has fallen on his sword - quitting as Germany manager after their disastrous World Cup elimination by Paraguay and the row regarding the team's WAGs.
  
• 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, 6:30 am
  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.
  
• Star-studded race for the Golden Boot looks destined to go right down to the wire, with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane all playing a leading role3 July 2026, 6:13 am
  With one decisive thump of Harry Kane's right boot, England's blushes had been spared.
  
• 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 ball3 July 2026, 5:54 am
  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.
  
• England's elaborate plan to thwart World Cup SPIES and late-night wake-ups as they head to Mexico, where 'fair play, equality and unity' don't exist!3 July 2026, 5:53 am
  MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE: England will delay their trip to Mexico City for their crunch last-16 match with Mexico - amid concerns over SPYING.
  
• Sam Kerr blasts A-League Women crisis as Matildas captain says 'this shouldn't be happening' three years after World Cup3 July 2026, 5:30 am
  Matildas captain Sam Kerr has blasted the state of women's football in Australia, declaring 'this shouldn't be happening' as two A-League Women clubs face uncertain future
  
• World Cup Unfiltered Poll: How are YOU planning to watch the England game against Mexico at 1am?3 July 2026, 5:00 am
  Pubs across the nation are facing a rush to acquire late licenses, with the 1am kick off causing a significant headache for officials.
  
• 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'
  
• 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.