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• Mexico vs England - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Kick-off delayed by an HOUR amid storms in the area5 July 2026, 11:41 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Mexico take on England in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City.
  
• Neymar RETIRES from international football after breaking down in tears following Brazil's shock World Cup defeat against Erling Haaland's Norway5 July 2026, 11:41 pm
  Carlo Ancelotti recalled Neymar to the Brazil squad for the World Cup after a three-year hiatus.
  
• Norway dump Brazil OUT of the World Cup! Erling Haaland turns on the style to leave Neymar and Co in tears... and it could be England up next5 July 2026, 11:40 pm
  IAN HERBERT AT THE NEW JERSEY STADIUM: In the end it came down to a battle between players who have become each other's nemeses - Erling Haaland and Gabriel. It was Haaland who won it.
  
• Brazil vs Norway - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Erling Haaland double knocks five-time champions out in HUGE shock5 July 2026, 11:31 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Brazil take on Norway in a World Cup last-16 clash at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  
• Kick-off in England's clash with Mexico is DELAYED by thunderstorms in blow for Three Lions stars and millions at home watching through the night5 July 2026, 11:26 pm
  Rules dictate a match must be suspended if lightning strikes anywhere within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. The game then cannot resume until there are no further strikes in the area for 30 minutes.
  
• FIFA caves to Donald Trump after president made extraordinary phone call asking for red-carded USA World Cup star's suspension to be lifted in decision that has sent shockwaves through the sport5 July 2026, 11:24 pm
  Trump called FIFA president Infantino on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States' top goal scorer in the competition, according to the New York Times.
  
• Man United allay fears over £39m Ederson move after reports the deal is set to fall through5 July 2026, 11:19 pm
  United were delighted to reach agreement with Atalanta at the start of June to pay £35million plus £3.8m in add-ons for Ederson.
  
• Reece James UNLIKELY to start England's clash with Mexico as hopes Chelsea star will be fit to start are dealt a blow amid Thomas Tuchel's right back crisis5 July 2026, 11:13 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN MEXICO CITY: The Three Lions' World Cup hopes have been hit by a series of injuries to the right side of their defence throughout the tournament.
  
• The USA's World Cup run is now tainted after Donald Trump's intervention on Folarin Balogun red card - it's one rule for them and another for everyone else, writes IAN HERBERT5 July 2026, 11:05 pm
  IAN HERBERT: Just when it seemed that Gianni Infantino's most demeaning act of self-flagellation before the altar of Donald Trump was to hand the man a Peace Prize.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo makes bombshell revelation that the 2026 World Cup will be his LAST for Portugal: 'Let's hope this ISN'T my last game!'5 July 2026, 11:02 pm
  Despite initially resisting questions about his future at World Cup level, Ronaldo eventually made the bombshell announcement that this go-round in the United States would be his last.
  
• Unapologetic US pundits laugh in the face of global fury and cheer Trump's intervention forcing FIFA red card U-turn for host nation: 'It's now us against the World'5 July 2026, 10:31 pm
  US soccer pundits are celebrating after USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the Round of 16 of the World Cup - a decision made after President Donald Trump appealed to FIFA.
  
• Bitter Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill launches X-rated attack on Kylian Mbappe and accuses the France star of IGNORING his handshake after fiery last-16 clash5 July 2026, 10:31 pm
  The Real Madrid star scored a decisive penalty late on in Philadelphia on Saturday, yet the game was marred by Paraguay's antics, with the South American side accused of being 'dirty'.
  
• Newcastle transfer briefing: CRAIG HOPE reveals targets on shortlist, the key positions they want to strengthen, the Johan Manzambi danger and what next for Bruno Guimaraes and Eddie Howe5 July 2026, 10:09 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: Patience. Positivity. Panic. There you have the Newcastle United transfer-window mood board. Last year, the club were the tragicomic lead in their own soap opera.
  
• England fans descend on Mexico City ahead of the Three Lions' crunch match with the World Cup co-hosts5 July 2026, 9:51 pm
  The tie will kick off at 1am UK time on Monday morning - despite talks that it would be moved forward due to bad weather.
  
• Revealed: The rarely-used rule that allowed USA star Folarin Balogun to skip World Cup ban and play against Belgium5 July 2026, 9:00 pm
  FIFA's decision to overturn the red card suspension for USMNT star Folarin Balogun has left many fans wondering how the American striker will be able to play against Belgium.