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• Fury erupts as USA star is controversially sent off and MISSES next World Cup game as Brittany Mahomes slams 'bulls***' call2 July 2026, 4:15 am
  During their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup's Round of 32 , the 24-year-old was shown a red card after scraping his cleats down the leg of a rival, sparking widespread fury online.
  
• Aussie influencer slams the 'soy-infused' Socceroos for having an 'excruciatingly woke culture'2 July 2026, 4:13 am
  The activist was left appalled when he heard fans singing anti-Donald Trump chants while he took in the World Cup action in the USA.
  
• USA secures dramatic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite controversial red card for Folarin Balogun2 July 2026, 4:05 am
  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.
  
• USA fans serenade emotional World Cup heroes with 'Country Roads' after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina2 July 2026, 3:25 am
  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.
  
• USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Cup RECAP: US stars hold on after red card for famous victory in Santa Clara2 July 2026, 2:23 am
  Read back through Daily Mail Sport's live blog as the United States faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32 of the World Cup at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
  
• What are YOU going to do for the 1am Battle of Mexico City? England fans brace for most-antisocial World Cup kick-off EVER - sleep experts weigh in as Tuchel says 'give kids the day off!'2 July 2026, 2:17 am
  Revellers at home will be forced to stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch The Three Lions battle it out with Mexico at the unsavoury hour of 1am.
  
• A kiss for Kane! England's saviour captain celebrates with his family as WAGs rush to congratulate Three Lions in wake of comeback against DR Congo2 July 2026, 1:53 am
  Harry Kane celebrated his winning second goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a ferocity to match the magnitude of his feat.
  
• Manchester United transfer briefing: What's next after missing out on Mateus Fernandes - the four stars on midfield shortlist, the overhaul in defence, Bruno Fernandes' future and what's happening with Marcus Rashford2 July 2026, 1:00 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: No Mateus Fernandes, no Elliot Anderson and Manuel Ugarte going nowhere after his World Cup injury. Here, we explain where Manchester United go from here.
  
• The key changes Thomas Tuchel must make if stumbling England are to beat Mexico, why the Three Lions boss is at fault for stuttering start and the midfield issue he MUST solve2 July 2026, 1:00 am
  JACK GAUGHAN IN ATLANTA: Much will be made of the conditions when England board their flight from Kansas City to Mexico's capital at the weekend.
  
• Wayne Rooney names the one surprise player Thomas Tuchel may regret not calling up to his World Cup squad amid England's right back crisis2 July 2026, 12:44 am
  Tuchel was dealt a significant blow pre-tournament when Newcastle star Tino Livramento was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.
  
• Thomas Tuchel waxes lyrical about Harry Kane after England captain rescues Three Lions from one of the World Cup's biggest upsets2 July 2026, 12:43 am
  The German's men were heading for a disastrous exit to African minnows DR Congo in Atlanta, but brilliant Kane struck twice in 11 minutes to set up a huge last-16 showdown with co-hosts Mexico.
  
• Wayne Rooney delivers damning verdict on England's chances of winning the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel's side scraped past DR Congo: 'We're in big trouble'2 July 2026, 12:43 am
  Tuchel's side were far from their best as they edged past the African minnows, needing two late goals from captain Harry Kane to progress. And Rooney pulled no punches with his assessment of the game.
  
• Aussies blast woke call for Socceroos fans to stop singing classic Men At Work tune at the World Cup1 July 2026, 11:13 pm
  Men at Work's Land Down Under has been played over PA systems and chanted by fans at the Socceroos games throughout this World Cup.
  
• Belgium vs Senegal - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Youri Tielemans scores last-gasp penalty in extra time as Red Devils come back from 2-0 down to win 3-21 July 2026, 11:06 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Belgium took on Senegal in the last 32 of the World Cup in Seattle.
  
• Romelu Lukaku forced to step in after Belgium team-mates Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans clash in furious row during last-32 match with Senegal - before duo combine for vital goal1 July 2026, 10:51 pm
  Romelu Lukaku played the role of peacekeeper after his team-mates Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans were involved in a furious row during Belgium's last-32 clash against Senegal.