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Spain Knock Out Portugal With Merino’s Late Goal

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in Arlington after Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time. The late goal sent Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and ended Portugal’s run before Cristiano Ronaldo could extend his final tournament story. Spain waited until the last moment Spain did not need a wild match to remove Portugal. They needed patience, […]

Jul 7, 2026
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Tuchel Says England’s Azteca Survival Felt Like a Final

Thomas Tuchel said England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca felt like a final after the ten-man side survived heavy pressure and booked a World Cup quarterfinal against Norway. England won the game that could have broken them England had to survive more than a normal knockout match. The Azteca crowd, Mexico’s late push […]

Jul 7, 2026
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Norway Beat Brazil as Haaland Scores Twice Late

Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 after Erling Haaland scored twice late in the second half. Brazil are out, and Norway are into their first World Cup quarterfinal. Norway waited for the right moment Brazil had the name, the ball and the bigger history. Norway had the finish. The match turned […]

Jul 7, 2026
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Tuchel Says England Are Ready for Mexico City and the Azteca

Thomas Tuchel says England are ready for the energy of Mexico City. The Azteca crowd will be part of the challenge against Mexico. The venue is part of the match Tuchel’s comments matter because England cannot treat the Azteca as a neutral detail. Mexico City changes the sound, the rhythm and the emotional temperature of […]

Jul 5, 2026
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Mexico Predicted XI Puts Gimenez and Quinones in Attack

Mexico’s predicted lineup shows Santiago Gimenez and Julian Quinones as key attacking options. Mexico are chasing a first World Cup quarterfinal since 1986. The lineup has to respect history without being trapped by it Mexico’s quarterfinal drought is part of the emotional background, but the players cannot let it become the match plan. A predicted […]

Jul 5, 2026
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FIFA Ruling Takes a Possible Messi Assist Away From Argentina

FIFA changed Argentina’s third goal against Cape Verde to an own goal. That decision removed a possible historic assist for Lionel Messi. A ruling changed the headline after the match Argentina’s win over Cape Verde already had enough tension without the records conversation. The world champions survived a match that did not fully obey the […]

Jul 5, 2026