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• Portugal vs Spain - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Reigning kings of Europe threaten shaky Portugal in Dallas as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to keep World Cup finale alive6 July 2026, 7:36 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Portugal take on Spain in the last 16 of the World Cup in Dallas.
  
• Unlucky England star Jordan Henderson OUT of the World Cup after breaking his left wrist in freak accident during Azteca celebrations - but he will stay with Thomas Tuchel's team6 July 2026, 7:35 pm
  The 36-year-old slipped as he jumped over an advertising board during the celebrations following England's 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium.
  
• Now Donald Trump showers more praise on 'great player' Harry Kane and says: 'I played golf with him and I like him a lot'6 July 2026, 7:26 pm
  Just hours after the Three Lions' triumphant 3-2 victory at the Estadio Azteca, the US President gave his reaction while speaking to reporters at the Oval Office.
  
• Thomas Tuchel hits out at 'erratic and unreliable' World Cup referees - and fears 'questionable' VAR decisions could cost England at any moment after gutsy 3-2 win over Mexico6 July 2026, 7:25 pm
  Thomas Tuchel has hit out at the standard of World Cup refereeing and fears their mistakes could send England home at any moment, as he hailed the spirit of his team following their 3-2 win in Mexico.
  
• OLIVER HOLT: Why England's breathtaking and heroic victory amid the screaming energy of the Azteca was the greatest game of football I have ever seen6 July 2026, 7:24 pm
  OLIVER HOLT: Until one enchanted evening in Mexico City, I would have told you that the best match I had ever seen was the 2022 World Cup final, the 3-3 draw between Argentina and France.
  
• Donald Trump attacks 'suspect' World Cup referee who sent off USA star Folarin Balogun before getting his ban overturned6 July 2026, 7:14 pm
  Speaking at the White House, the President offered no apologies for his unprecedented move but insisted he did not demand Balogun's ban was overturned.
  
• Richard Keys enjoys his World Cup retirement after returning to the UK as he wishes England luck in rare photo with his wife, 31 years his junior6 July 2026, 6:57 pm
  Richard Keys appears to be enjoying life away from football broadcasting after sharing photos of himself and his wife relaxing on the Isle of Wight during the World Cup.
  
• Buckle up AC Milan fans! Grinning Ruben Amorim jets in to Italy to begin his new gig at San Siro - as ex-Man United boss claims he has a BIGGER job on his hands than at Old Trafford6 July 2026, 6:54 pm
  AC Milan's new era under Ruben Amorim is underway but their new head coach has come with a stark warning.
  
• Everton secure £18m signing of Tyrique George - as Sandro Tonali completes his move to Tottenham: WINDOW WATCH6 July 2026, 6:34 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...
  
• Hilarious moment Mexico manager swears at England's Anthony Gordon during hydration break - before both dissolve into laughter6 July 2026, 6:05 pm
  Gordon made the mistake of treading near the potty-mouthed veteran shortly after the game's first hydration break. Aguirre, 67, looked the winger up and down.
  
• Belgium's Folarin Balogun appeal REJECTED by FIFA, clearing path for USA star to play World Cup game after Trump's intervention6 July 2026, 5:59 pm
  The World Cup descended into farce on Sunday after it emerged Donald Trump personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the one-match ban handed to USA striker Balogun.
  
• Sky Bet pays out £11.6m on England victory, with one punter turning £20 into £19,000 with incredible nine-leg Build-A-Bet6 July 2026, 5:50 pm
  Sky Bet paid out almost £12 million to winning customers after England's incredible victory over Mexico at the World Cup.
  
• US World Cup analyst Alexi Lalas taunts Belgium on Folarin Balogun red card appeal after Trump's intervention6 July 2026, 5:04 pm
  Controversial Fox Sports soccer pundit Alexi Lalas gloated over the divisive reinstatement of United States striker Folarin Balogun for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium.
  
• Dave Portnoy demands that anti-Trump fans be 'deported' if they oppose FIFA's shock decision to clear Folarin Balogun for World Cup clash6 July 2026, 4:48 pm
  Sources have since confirmed to the Daily Mail that the decision was questioned by President Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about Balogun's red card.
  
• Aston Villa duo - including England hero - to hold contract talks before the new Premier League season in huge boost to Unai Emery's side6 July 2026, 4:32 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa are currently walking a tightrope to stay within UEFA spending rules. European football chiefs have effectively ruled that Villa cannot add significant players to their squad.