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• Portugal vs Croatia - World Cup last 32 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to have a single touch inside his opponent's penalty area during the first half as his wait for knockout goal continues2 July 2026, 11:53 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Portugal take on Croatia in the last 32 of the World Cup in Toronto.
  
• Spain finally clicking into gear at World Cup as Mikel Oyarzabal double and Pedro Porro header seal 3-0 win over Austria2 July 2026, 11:50 pm
  OLIVER SALT IN LOS ANGELES: The European champions brushed aside Austria to claim a 3-0 victory and stroll into the last 16, marking their first knockout win at this tournament since 2010.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo to RETIRE from international football after the World Cup, his sister reveals2 July 2026, 11:21 pm
  Katia Aveiro claimed Portugal fans can 'say goodbye' to the 41-year-old star and the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be his 'last dance'
  
• Hey Jude! Did you lose your shorts? England star dreams up novel way of coping with 33C heat...2 July 2026, 11:05 pm
  England star Jude Bellingham came up with a novel way of coping with the 33C heat in Kansas yesterday, stripping to his underpants as the team were put through their paces.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: Azteca altitude will affect the mind as well as body, Jordan Pickford's crucial 48 hours in Mexico and how I would change my technique if David Beckham was crossing the ball2 July 2026, 10:56 pm
  MICHAEL OWEN: We all know England will have to deal with the humidity and reduced lung capacity on Sunday. But these conditions won't just make you breathe harder, they'll make you think harder too.
  
• Spain vs Austria - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Two-goal hero Mikel Oyarzabal nets goals either side of Pedro Porro's header as European champions show why they are contenders2 July 2026, 9:57 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Spain took on Austria in the last 32 of the World Cup in Los Angeles.
  
• Man United move for Swansea keeper, Leeds increase bid for Shea Charles to £23m plus add-ons, Bournemouth finalise £21m deal for Elche striker... and Hayden Hackney tells Everton fans to 'expect a bit of everything from me': WINDOW WATCH2 July 2026, 9:51 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...
  
• World Cup fever blows NFL out the water as record 32 MILLION USA fans tune in for stunning Bosnia win2 July 2026, 9:50 pm
  Folarin Balogun scored the first goal for the USA before Malik Tilmann made the game safe without him in the second half, scoring a stunning free-kick in San Francisco.
  
• Former USA World Cup coach slammed for claiming Folarin Balogun's scandalous red card was the correct call2 July 2026, 9:44 pm
  Fans of the US men's national team are lashing out at a former World Cup coach for his belief that striker Folarin Balogun should have received a red card in the Round of 32.
  
• Man United hold talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville as club consider move for Bournemouth star Alex Scott after missing out on £85m Mateus Fernandes2 July 2026, 9:38 pm
  SIMON JONES: United's priority remains to add another midfielder after missing out on Mateus Fernandes who left West Ham for Tottenham this week in an £85million move.
  
• Man United outcast Andre Onana signs deal to leave the club - on loan - as he closes in on rejoining Trabzonspor for the season2 July 2026, 7:40 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: Daily Mail Sport can reveal that Onana has signed the paperwork on the contract, leaving United and Trabzon to complete the final details.
  
• Man City hijack Arsenal's move for Jeremy Monga as they step up their bid to land Leicester's teen star with Gunners falling short of £10m price tag2 July 2026, 7:38 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 16-year-old Leicester City winger had been set on a move to Arsenal and looked destined to sign.
  
• Arsenal look to raid Aston Villa: Gunners keen to move for England defender Ezri Konsa to go with pursuit of Morgan Rogers2 July 2026, 7:33 pm
  SIMON JONES: The Premier League champions know Villa need to sell players this summer. They are reluctant to lose their main man Rogers, who is also firmly on Arsenal's radar.
  
• Spain star Lamine Yamal shows off ANOTHER custom chain ahead of Austria clash as forward dresses to impress in Toronto2 July 2026, 7:28 pm
  The 18-year-old is the star of the Spain team, leading them into battle against Austria in their last 32 match in Los Angeles on Thursday night. And he was dressed for action when he arrived.
  
• Liverpool unveil permanent Diogo Jota memorial at Anfield on the eve of the first anniversary of his death2 July 2026, 7:21 pm
  Reds supporters paid their respects to Jota throughout the 2025-26 season, singing his name in the 20th minute of every match, while his No 20 shirt was also retired by the club.