EXPLAINED: 48 | Vintage Vibes

Argentina XI vs Cape Verde: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World 2026 today

Lionel Messi out to further boost Golden Boot chances against surprise package in last 32

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last 16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or Luka Modric’s Croatia

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Gonçalo Ramos scored to set up a last-16 clash with Spain as Croatia’s hearts were broken when VAR ruled their late equaliser offside

The Guardian - US · Jul 2

How Harry Kane’s Incredible Goalscoring Compares to Lionel Messi’s Record-Breaking Season

Kane came up clutch when England needed him once again against DR Congo.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Why is Kylian Mbappe always so good at the World Cup?

Mbappe's footsteps are thundering towards Lionel Messi and the 2018 winner will become the World Cup's record goalscorer

FourFourTwo · Jul 2

Friday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

There is plenty of action to satisfy football, F1 and tennis fans.

The Independent UK · Jul 2

USMNT’s Furious Folarin Balogun Reaction Hints at Lionel Messi Bias

The U.S. striker was dismissed for a foul that was eerily similar to one by Lionel Messi earlier this tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Anthony Gordon says Harry Kane is an ‘inspiration to all of us’ after World Cup rescue act

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The Independent UK · Jul 2

Anthony Gordon hails ‘phenomenal’ Harry Kane as he compares England World Cup hero to Lionel Messi

Anthony Gordon assisted both of Harry Kane’s goals against DR Congo on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jul 2

‘Typical Fifa’: Why lack of World Cup appeal process for Folarin Balogun’s red card is completely inadequate

The United States are unable to challenge what looked a harsh red card for their striker under Fifa’s World Cup rules

The Independent UK · Jul 2