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• FIFA have stained this World Cup at every turn with inconsistency and self-interest... but honest and talented England are just three steps from glory, writes IAN LADYMAN10 July 2026, 8:04 am
  IAN LADYMAN IN MIAMI: If the thrill of watching England win in Mexico will form an abiding memory of this World Cup, so will the leaving the following day.
  
• Jurgen Klopp reveals outrageous lengths Liverpool went to during secret talks to sign Kylian Mbappe - before France superstar snubbed them for PSG10 July 2026, 7:12 am
  In a stunning admission, Klopp, who was covering the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco for German TV, detailed on air how Kylian Mbappe was almost a Liverpool player.
  
• England hit by illness scare: Declan Rice isolated from Three Lions team-mates ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Norway - with opponents battling their own sickness bug10 July 2026, 7:07 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: The influential Arsenal midfielder is already suffering with a hamstring and lower back issue, with the problem now exacerbated by sickness.
  
• Emerging Socceroo Paul Okon-Engstler takes leap to top German league after World Cup performance10 July 2026, 6:38 am
  The Socceroos star has been rewarded for his stunning FIFA World Cup performance with a lucrative overseas contract.
  
• ITV forced to abandon World Cup studio ahead of France's clash with Morocco as New York is hit by storms10 July 2026, 6:29 am
  Laura Woods and Co have received plaudits for their set-up in the United States for the summer tournament, particularly after the BBC opted to host coverage from Manchester.
  
• From blossoming together at Borussia Dortmund to a World Cup battle for the ages - Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham must put their bromance on hold when England face Norway in Miami10 July 2026, 6:14 am
  This World Cup has already delivered its fair share of thrills, spills and strained relationships, with the latest flashpoint arriving during Spain's victory over Portugal.
  
• Subtle and smart Spain invoke spirit of 2010 glory and hope record-breaking defence can lead them to another success, writes IAN HERBERT10 July 2026, 6:13 am
  It is a measure of the obsession with the same superstar strikers at this World Cup that the main image accompanying FIFA's report of Spain's victory over Portugal was Lamine Yamal
  
• World Cup Breakfast: France are made to wait for Kylian Mbappe brilliance, Shakira blows a kiss to the crowd, match highlights - and what to look out for today10 July 2026, 6:02 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 30 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Nico Raskin started the season as an outcast at Rangers but the midfielder is now at the heart of Belgium's push for World Cup glory10 July 2026, 6:00 am
  For Nico Raskin, a remarkable season which began as an outcast at Rangers is reaching its conclusion as a World Cup stand-out with Belgium.
  
• Kylian Mbappe issues warning to World Cup rivals over France's potential after booking semi-final spot - as captain admits THREE minute delay distracted him before penalty miss10 July 2026, 5:38 am
  Mbappe insisted the squad cannot be deemed as the strongest he played with yet, but declared the 2026 side has the most potential in a warning to their possible opponents.
  
• Female influencer goes viral for looking exactly like World Cup superstar Erling Haaland10 July 2026, 2:58 am
  Emma Kate Willman first made her name online by posting hair tutorials and showing her followers how she styles her braids and plaits. Yet during the World Cup, her Instagram blew up a little more than usual.
  
• Kylian Mbappe is the ultimate leader at the World Cup - but there are TWO France stars who must fire if they are to come up against Spain's almighty defence, writes IAN HERBERT10 July 2026, 1:16 am
  IAN HERBERT AT THE GILLETTE STADIUM: L'Equipe fretted in its headlines about 'Une Autre Histoire' - another history - but technical brilliance told and Kylian Mbappe again led the way.
  
• Roy Keane hits out at 'unfair' penalty delay after Kylian Mbappe was forced to wait for over THREE minutes before fluffing his lines: 'It's NOT right'9 July 2026, 11:41 pm
  The World Cup quarter-final was blown wide open when Argentinian referee Facundo Tello pointed to the spot in favour of France after Mbappe was fouled by Noussair Mazraoui.
  
• Samir Nasri arrested on suspicion of money laundering, reports in France claim9 July 2026, 11:27 pm
  Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 39, spent ten hours in police custody in Paris on Thursday before being released without charge, according to reports in Le Parisien.
  
• Bruno Fernandes turns OFF his replies after being hit by barrage of social media abuse - with Cristiano Ronaldo fans blaming Portugal star and his team-mates for 'sabotaging' his fairytale World Cup swansong9 July 2026, 11:12 pm
  The Manchester United captain, 31, turned off the replies to his first post since their exit from the tournament in the wake of intense criticism from fans of Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 41.