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For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts but the continent’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher

July 4, 2026

Football

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Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape

Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck

July 4, 2026

Football

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Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup

Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the game in the first half in Kansas City to send Colombia through to a last-16 clash with Switzerland

July 4, 2026

Football

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Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

Argentina are into the last 16 of the World Cup but only after a 3-2 extra-time win over a magnificent Cape Verde side

July 4, 2026

Football

Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires

Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, as Australia switched keepers for the shootout but missed two of their spot-kicks

July 3, 2026

Football

Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told

Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had tried to escalate concerns about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack’s death

July 3, 2026

Football

‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card

Folarin Balogun said a yellow card would have been fair but accepted his one-match suspension as the US prepare to face Belgium without their leading striker

July 3, 2026

Football

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Germany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach

Julian Nagelsmann ⁠has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach ⁠after the team’s last-32 World Cup exit, with Jürgen Klopp set to replace the 38-year-old

July 3, 2026

Football

Robert Lewandowski makes MLS move to Chicago Fire on deal till 2028

The Chicago Fire confirmed the acquisition of Robert Lewandowski ⁠as a free agent to a designated player spot through to the 2027-28 season

July 3, 2026

Football

NWSL all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr confirms league return by joining Gotham

The Australia captain is back in the NWSL after leaving in November 2019 to join Chelsea, where she won 11 major trophies and equalled the WSL club’s scoring record

July 3, 2026

Football

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