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World Cup Breakfast: Beware, England! Imperious Mexico set up daunting potential last-16 showdown against Three Lions, Kylian Mbappe breaks ANOTHER record, match highlights - and what to look out for today1 July 2026, 6:49 am
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 20 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America. -
Maxwell and Mulraney have got egg on their faces over the Clarke affair ... You wouldn't trust them to run a bath, let alone the national game1 July 2026, 6:14 am
In amongst all of the inquests and recriminations, there were a couple of lines that jumped out from Scotland's World Cup post-mortem. -
Kylian Mbappe is hot on Lionel Messi's heels as France sensation scores twice in 3-0 win over Sweden to move one behind Argentina great in World Cup goal charts1 July 2026, 5:43 am
OLIVER SALT IN NEW JERSEY: If Messi is the current king on the throne, then France's captain fantastic, the focal point of their frightening attack, is the heir apparent after climbing right behind him. -
World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Will England advance to the last-16 of the World Cup?1 July 2026, 5:00 am
DR Congo's battling performance against Portugal will serve as a warning to Thomas Tuchel to take their opponents seriously. -
Mexico vs Ecuador - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Co-hosts end 40-year wait for a knockout win and march into the round of 16... after Raul Jimenez sealed victory with stunning strike in Mexico City1 July 2026, 4:58 am
Read back through Daily Mail Sport's coverage of the Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador in the last 32 of the World Cup in Mexico City. -
Mexican police use tear gas and pepper spray on gatecrashers in chaotic scene at World Cup fan fest1 July 2026, 4:47 am
Mexican police were seen pepper spraying and tear gassing fans as they attempted to break into a popular fan fest at Monterrey's Parque Fundidora. -
Three gunshots, a stolen moped and blood pouring onto the streets where World Cup fans were partying: RIATH AL-SAMARRAI witnesses a terrifying reminder of America's thinly veiled brutal side that lurks behind this tournament1 July 2026, 1:00 am
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: I saw two shootouts in Boston on Monday night. Unfortunately, the one that will stay longest in the memory didn't involve Paraguay and Germany or any of their penalties. -
Revealed: The box of tricks that made Thomas Tuchel king of the knockouts - how his methods spooked Pep Guardiola, the secret to handling pressure and why breathing exercises, maths and embarrassing T-shirts will win penalty shootouts for England1 July 2026, 1:00 am
JACK GAUGHAN: Thomas Tuchel has this intelligence that alarms the very best in class, forces them to second guess themselves. This is what England and the FA have at their disposal. -
England boss Thomas Tuchel issues rallying cry to Three Lions stars - telling them to embrace the pain of old World Cup knockout defeats1 July 2026, 12:05 am
It was 10 years ago this week that several of the current squad were involved when England were beaten by Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2024. -
France vs Sweden - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Tournament favourites run riot as Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise link up to score three goals in clinical display30 June 2026, 11:37 pm
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as two-time winners France take on Sweden in the last 32 of the World Cup in New Jersey. -
Mauricio Pochettino sends warning to USA World Cup stars ahead of showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina30 June 2026, 11:23 pm
DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SANTA CLARA: The USMNT cruised through to the knockout rounds, topping Group D with a game to spare after impressive victories over Paraguay and Australia. -
England facing defensive crisis with Reece James and Jarell Quansah to miss last-32 clash with DR Congo - as Thomas Tuchel vows to entertain the kids in early kick-off30 June 2026, 11:16 pm
MIKE KEEGAN IN ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel is ready to go from Happy Hour to Happy Meal as England seek to entertain the nation's children. -
Tottenham opt against moving for ex-Arsenal man as Chelsea target Marc Cucurella replacement - and race hots up for Moroccan World Cup star: WINDOW WATCH30 June 2026, 10:44 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... -
Ronald Koeman RESIGNS as Netherlands head coach hours after World Cup exit following shootout defeat by Morocco30 June 2026, 10:41 pm
Koeman, 63, announced on Instagram that he was stepping down hours after they were beaten by Morocco in a penalty shootout. -
Zlatan Ibrahimovic torments Alexi Lalas in behind-the-scenes video of the rival analysts at Fox's World Cup studio30 June 2026, 10:13 pm
A newly released clip from the network's 2026 World Cup studio captured the former Swedish striker openly mocking his fellow analyst during a break in coverage.