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• Spain vs Austria - World Cup last 32 LIVE: European champions seek first knockout win since 2010 triumph2 July 2026, 5:55 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain take on Austria in the last 32 of the World Cup in Los Angeles.
  
• Fox Sports give controversial update on future on Alexi Lalas after the World Cup2 July 2026, 5:50 pm
  Former USMNT star Lalas has ruffled feathers throughout the initial stages of the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by his home country along with Mexico and Canada this summer.
  
• Sealed with a kiss! USA's World Cup heroes celebrate huge win with glamorous WAGs and kids in stands2 July 2026, 5:48 pm
  America's jubilant World Cup stars went straight into the arms of their wives and girlfriends after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the last 16 on Wednesday night.
  
• Furious USA World Cup stars slam 'typical FIFA' after Folarin Balogun's 'bogus' red card against Bosnia2 July 2026, 5:04 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS AT LEVI'S STADIUM: Balogun, who earlier scored the goal that put the US ahead, was shown a straight red card after a collision with Tarik Muharemovic.
  
• USA fans serenade emotional World Cup heroes with 'Country Roads' after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina2 July 2026, 4:34 pm
  John Denver's homage to West Virginia made its triumphant return to the World Cup on Wednesday night in Santa Clara, California after Team USA's 2-0 win.
  
• Heroic USA star reveals gruesome injury suffered moments before scoring free-kick in World Cup win2 July 2026, 4:33 pm
  The USA secured their second-ever World Cup knockout round win in Santa Clara, California after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a fiery Round of 32 clash.
  
• USA secures dramatic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite controversial red card for Folarin Balogun2 July 2026, 4:33 pm
  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.
  
• Weston McKennie blasts Ella Langley on USA's jubilant team bus in behind-the-scenes clip of World Cup celebrations2 July 2026, 4:27 pm
  The USA booked their spot in the Round of 32 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. And not even Florian Balogun's red card could spoil the party for Weston McKennie.
  
• Being super-fit doesn't protect you from the effects of altitude: Experts on why England may suffer in their World Cup last-16 clash in Mexico City... 2,240m above sea level2 July 2026, 3:59 pm
  Their opponents will be in their element at 2,240 metres above sea level in Mexico City, but what does it mean for England and how much greater is the risk of their hopes of glory vanishing into thin air?
  
• Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Bournemouth finalise £21m deal for Elche striker... and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to 'expect a bit of everything from me': WINDOW WATCH2 July 2026, 3:52 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...
  
• World Cup pitch-invading dwarf reveals he spent five hours in jail after attention-seeking stunt in Seattle2 July 2026, 3:36 pm
  Joshua Kravchenko, who has over 150,000 followers on Instagram, wreaked havoc in Seattle when he and three friends hopped the barriers and forced the game to be stopped for several minutes.
  
• Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is told to QUIT after being called to a secret meeting about interfering WAGs in World Cup failure - but there's a stand-off over £6m severance deal2 July 2026, 3:29 pm
  Nagelsmann was then said to have been questioned over his tactical decisions, as well as a 'family and friends atmosphere' around the national team's base during the tournament.
  
• The remarkable moment DR Congo's manager left stunned as press officer announces the death of his father in a press conference after England defeat2 July 2026, 3:14 pm
  The press conference ended in unexpected fashion, as after confirming there were no further questions for Desabre, the DR Congo press officer then revealed the loss of his father.
  
• 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, 2:31 pm
  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.
  
• Elliot Anderson is Britain's new most-expensive footballer: Nottingham Forest confirm England star's £116m sale to Man City2 July 2026, 1:59 pm
  The England midfielder will link up with his new club after he has concluded World Cup duties.