World Cup star posts inspirational message ahead of Celtic return Trusty has posted a heartwarming message, following the USA's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium. The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
Spain XI vs Belgium: PEDRI OUT - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today European champions could get major fitness boost for huge quarter-final contest Evening Standard · Jul 9
Grading Every Player on USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster There were a wide range of showings from Mauricio Pochettino’s roster, with everything between two Fs and three As. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
England’s win over Mexico got higher US viewing figures than USA v Belgium Nearly 45 million people tuned in to watch the Three Lions’ epic at the Aztec Stadium beating the viewership numbers for the United States’ own last-16 tie The Independent UK · Jul 9
2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: SI Experts Predict Every Result There is one clear favorite in each quarterfinal matchup, but this World Cup has already been riddled with shock results. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
France's to Lose: Breaking Down Every 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Every 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, mapped: France-Morocco, Spain-Belgium, Norway-England and Argentina-Switzerland, with odds, history and fact-checked stats. Latin Times · Jul 8
World Cup 2026: Every confirmed squad for quarter-final ties No further changes can be made for remainder of tournament Evening Standard · Jul 8
Spain vs Belgium: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today European heavyweights collide as France await in huge semi-final showdown Evening Standard · Jul 8
The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova roar into their first Wimbledon semi-finals Marta Kostyuk beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 while Linda Noskova defeated Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Winners and Losers in in the World Cup Kalshi Prediction Market Kalshi's World Cup prediction markets has clear winners and losers going into the quarterfinals. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
Ryanair Mocks USA After World Cup Elimination With Savage Post The internet is making sure Team USA won’t exit the World Cup quietly, and Ryanair was the latest player to join the banter. Bored Panda · Jul 8
World Cup 2026 Quarter Final Spain vs. Belgium Predictions Spain vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium: can Belgium's attack breach a defense that has conceded just once in five World Cup 2026 games? Our pick is Spain at -157. Sports Lens · Jul 8
FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices: Tickets now nearly 50% cheaper. Here's why FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices have dropped significantly on secondary markets. This decline follows the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal from the tournament. Reduced fan interest and increased ticket availability have pressured resale prices downward. The Spain versus Belgium match saw a substantial price adjustment after… The Economic Times · Jul 8
The Guardian - US · Jul 8 USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Why the United States are OUT of the World Cup The United States are out of the World Cup after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Belgium. But after a tournament where they've looked dangerous and creative, why did they capitulate so badly in their biggest game for a generation? Adam Clery looks at the performances, as well as the controversial…
Euronews · Jul 8 'The Trump Curse': Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams? Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans are citing other losses linked to Trump’s team endorsements or even his presence at games.
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Why are there no World Cup football matches today? After 27 consecutive days of action, the schedule is clear
Euronews · Jul 8 Belgium has the worst forever chemicals record in Europe: Are they breaching citizens' human rights? Environmental NGO ClientEarth argue Belgian authorities have not acted despite knowing about high levels for years.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Two USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs Belgium—Why were Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell banned ahead of the World Cup Round of 16? USMNT FIFA staff suspension: Two United States Soccer Federation staff members faced FIFA suspensions before a key match. Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were suspended for violating match protocols. These suspensions reportedly stemmed from an earlier game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA has not publicly explained the disciplinary actions taken against the…
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Reason Why FIFA Suspended Two United States Staff Members Before the Belgium Match Explained FIFA suspended two senior US staff members before their World Cup match against Belgium, citing a breach of match protocols. The suspensions were unrelated to Folarin Balogun's red card appeal.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches? Argentina, Spain and Belgium book quarterfinal spots Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against Egypt to advance. Spain narrowly defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. Belgium decisively beat the United States with a strong performance. These victories propelled Argentina, Spain, and Belgium into the quarterfinals. The teams will now prepare for their next challenging matches.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Fixtures: Full schedule, teams, date, time and match details The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal matchups are now set. Argentina and Switzerland secured the final two spots in the tournament's final eight. France will face Morocco in the opening quarterfinal match. Spain will take on Belgium in the second quarterfinal game. Norway will meet England in a highly anticipated…
The Economic Times · Jul 8 FIFA suspended two US men's national team staffers for Belgium game FIFA suspended two U.S. men's national team staff members before Monday's match. Team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell faced sanctions. These suspensions were reportedly for violating FIFA match protocols and unauthorized access. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not specify the exact reason for the punishments. The…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 Ranking All Eight Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Some teams defied all odds to reach the quarterfinal stage.