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• White House accuse Keir Starmer of putting lives at risk with 'grave call' to try to stop England's World Cup kick-off in Mexico from being moved9 July 2026, 2:22 pm
  The plot fell apart after widespread criticism and objections from the English and Mexican Football Associations - as well as outgoing prime minister Starmer.
  
• ITV commentator Andros Townsend stands up for his bizarre World Cup diet - which includes grossing out fans by eating boiled eggs on planes, sardines in stadiums and raw steak in hotels9 July 2026, 2:22 pm
  The former England star, 34, has released a slew of videos promoting his all-natural diet including the steak, sardines, and boiled eggs on a plane.
  
• Revealed: Why USA World Cup team have to share MILLION prize money with women's stars9 July 2026, 2:20 pm
  The figure will be split between the 26 men on the World Cup roster and the 26 women who are selected to play in next year's Women's World Cup, if they qualify.
  
• England's next World Cup opponents Norway hit by sickness after giving players 'almost free rein' to party in the US after beating Brazil9 July 2026, 1:51 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.
  
• The secret team friction that undermines Norway's World Cup 'boys' trip' vibe: Player's dad opens up on his 'irritated' son's 'anger' before England's crunch quarter-final9 July 2026, 1:51 pm
  While Norway's World Cup squad may appear to be the happiest of camps, there is some friction behind the scenes ahead of their huge quarter-final with England. 
  
• Pinch him, put three men on him and watch out for the double move: How do you stop Erling Haaland? It's the question Thomas Tuchel will obsess over this week - here's what he can learn from those who've done it9 July 2026, 1:50 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: How do you stop this guy? With great difficulty. England know it, Thomas Tuchel knows it. Anybody who watches the Premier League knows it. Crucially: Haaland knows it.
  
• A place in the World Cup final is England's for the taking... the showdown with Erling Haaland's Norway is dangerous but the Azteca win must be a prologue to history not a footnote to failure, writes CRAIG HOPE9 July 2026, 1:50 pm
  If England are to safeguard the legacy of One Night in Mexico, they cannot afford one bad tea-time in Miami. Norway, and not Brazil, brings a different kind of pressure.
  
• Norway star confirms sickness bug has impacted squad ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash with England9 July 2026, 1:50 pm
  The Three Lions face Norway on Saturday. Two Norway players have already missed matches through illness, while their manager has coughed violently at a press conference.
  
• Supercomputer reveals England's prospects of World Cup glory after reaching quarter-finals - with defending champions Argentina THIRD favourites9 July 2026, 1:39 pm
  Daily Mail Sport explores how each nation's chances are looking ahead of the last-eight as a supercomputer predicts their chances of lifting the World Cup later this month.
  
• Jordan Henderson shares update post-surgery - after being ruled out of the World Cup following freak accident during England celebrations in Mexico9 July 2026, 1:05 pm
  The England star, 36, suffered a chilling arm injury as he vaulted an advertising hoarding while celebrating the 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup last 16.
  
• Nottingham Forest enquire over Dutch defender on Manchester City's radar - as Newcastle finalise deal for Manzambi: WINDOW WATCH9 July 2026, 12:57 pm
  Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Socceroos legend Robbie Slater calls the World Cup a 'farcical disaster'9 July 2026, 12:31 pm
  The 2026 World Cup has been riddled with off the field contrversy and fommer Socceroo Robbie Slater has called it a farce.
  
• Belgium's World Cup chiefs spark fresh FIFA controversy with complaint over LA facilities... days after fury over Trump's Folarin Balogun intervention9 July 2026, 11:53 am
  It has been a topsy-turvy week for the team, who beat the United States on Monday despite Folarin Balogun being able to play after having his suspension overturned - thanks, in part, to Trump .
  
• Xabi Alonso starts work as Chelsea manager on his first day at their training base - and is immediately publicly rejected by transfer target9 July 2026, 11:53 am
  Alonso smiled as he was snapped by the club's media team walking out of a private vehicle and into the first team building, while he also posed with Chelsea's new kit.
  
• Tragic footballer Maddy Cusack's inquest is delayed by five months - extending her family's agony - after new medical evidence is submitted9 July 2026, 11:48 am
  The inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack has been adjourned midway through proceedings, with the hearing now set to resume in December.