Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not sure if this World Cup will be the last in his career. He wants to finish playing when he decides and is proud of what he has done for football. Ronaldo is ready for Portugal’s important match against Spain and plans to enjoy the game no matter what happens.
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Ronaldo is 41 years old and playing in his sixth World Cup, a record for him.
He says he will retire from football when he chooses, not because of outside pressure.
Ronaldo has scored three goals in this tournament so far.
Portugal faces Spain in the World Cup round of 16.
Ronaldo has played 233 matches for Portugal if he plays in this game.
He spent nine years playing for Real Madrid, a Spanish club.
Ronaldo has scored four goals against Spain, including three in a 2018 World Cup group match.
He believes Spain is a strong team but feels Portugal has a good chance to win.
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Soccer, often called football outside the US, was not very popular in America for many years. Now, with the US hosting the World Cup and the national team doing well, more Americans are starting to enjoy the sport.
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Soccer was once seen as unorganized and not very exciting in the US.
Jeff Rueter, a US soccer reporter, grew up liking soccer but saw it as unpopular.
The US is hosting the World Cup, a major international soccer tournament.
The US men’s national soccer team is performing strongly in this World Cup.
People in the US are beginning to appreciate soccer more.
Fans and teams from different countries, like Scotland and Algeria, are playing and supporting the sport in US cities.
This growing interest shows a change in how Americans view soccer.
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Jude Bellingham scored a goal for England in their match against Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium. His header gave England the lead in the last 16 round of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Jude Bellingham scored with a header.
The goal put England ahead against Mexico.
The game is part of the last 16 round of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The match is being played at the Mexico City Stadium.
This event is part of a major international soccer tournament.
The news was published very recently.
The content about this moment is available to users in the UK.
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The United States men’s soccer team will play Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, aiming to win back-to-back knockout matches for the first time. The match is a rematch of their 2014 World Cup meeting, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line.
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The United States is ranked 17th in the world; Belgium is ranked 9th.
The U.S. defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 to advance.
Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time after trailing by two goals late in the game.
The U.S. last reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002.
The U.S. and Belgium previously met in the 2014 World Cup round of 16, with Belgium winning 2-1 in extra time.
The match will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle with over 66,000 fans expected.
Top U.S. players include Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, who scored in recent matches.
The winner could face Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals and potentially France or Morocco in the semifinals.
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The article provides a way for fans to rate the players during the World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England. Fans can score each player out of 10, and the average ratings will be shown after the game ends.
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The match is a World Cup last-16 game between Mexico and England.
Fans can rate each player’s performance on a scale from 1 to 10.
Player ratings can be submitted until 30 minutes after the game finishes.
To rate players, users must be signed in to a BBC account.
The average of all user ratings will be displayed once rating closes.
The article shows the starting lineups for both Mexico and England.
No players have been substituted at the time of the article.
The article links to related World Cup information and coverage by the BBC.
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Norway's soccer player Erling Haaland scored two goals in the second half to help Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. This win put Norway into the quarterfinals, and Haaland now has seven goals in the tournament, tying with top players Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
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Norway won 2-1 against Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16.
Erling Haaland scored both of Norway's goals in the second half.
Haaland’s first goal was a header at the 79th minute.
His second goal came 11 minutes later, beating Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Haaland has scored seven goals in the 2026 World Cup so far.
This goal total matches that of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the tournament.
Norway is waiting to see if they will play Mexico or England next in the quarterfinals.
Norway’s recent win has improved their chances to win the 2026 World Cup according to betting odds.
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The United States men's soccer team will play Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. US player Alex Freeman said the team wants to win and get revenge for past losses against Belgium.
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The US men's national team has not reached a World Cup quarterfinal since 2002.
Belgium beat the US 2-1 in the 2014 World Cup Round of 16.
Belgium also beat the US 5-2 in a friendly match in March 2024.
Defender Alex Freeman is 21 years old and was very young during the 2014 loss.
Freeman said the team wants to focus on playing their style and getting revenge for both games.
The match between Belgium and the US will be in Seattle on July 6, 2026.
Freeman spoke about this in an interview on the show "Men in Blazers."
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Folarin Balogun will be allowed to play in the U.S. World Cup match against Belgium. FIFA, the sport’s international governing body, suspended his one-game ban that was given after he received a red card.
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Folarin Balogun is a U.S. soccer player.
He received a red card, which usually means a player is suspended for the next game.
FIFA suspended Balogun’s one-game ban.
Because of this suspension, Balogun can play in the game against Belgium.
The match is part of the World Cup, a major international soccer tournament.
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Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals for Norway. Neymar scored a late penalty for Brazil but announced his retirement from international soccer after the match.
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Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16.
Erling Haaland scored two goals for Norway, one at 79 minutes and another at 90 minutes.
Neymar scored a penalty for Brazil during stoppage time.
Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazil national team after the game.
Neymar debuted for Brazil in 2010 and played in four World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026).
Neymar has played 15 World Cup matches, scored nine goals, and assisted four times.
Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002 and has not won since.
Norway will play the winner of Mexico vs. England in the quarterfinals.
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Neymar announced he will stop playing for Brazil’s national football team after their loss to Norway in the World Cup round of 16. He scored a late penalty in the match but was emotional as he ended his international career, having started it in 2010 and becoming Brazil’s top scorer.
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Neymar said he is finished playing for Brazil’s national team following the World Cup loss to Norway.
Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
Neymar scored a penalty late in the match after coming on as a substitute.
He played his first game for Brazil on August 10, 2010, in a friendly against the United States.
Neymar is Brazil’s top goal scorer in history.
He was emotional and cried after the match and was comforted by teammates.
Neymar played only a few minutes in this World Cup because of a right calf injury.
Brazil is now transitioning to a new generation of players, with captain Marquinhos asking fans to support the younger team.
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Erling Haaland scored two goals to help Norway beat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1998. Haaland now shares the top scorer position with seven goals and has been very effective for Norway, scoring in many recent games.
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Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last-16 round.
Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway.
Haaland has seven World Cup goals, tied with Mbappe and Messi.
Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998.
Haaland has scored 62 goals in 54 games for Norway, averaging nearly a goal per game.
Only six of Haaland’s international goals are penalties.
Norway faces England or Mexico next in the tournament.
Haaland scored often in recent matches, with a streak of scoring in 14 competitive games.
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Brazil lost to Norway 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, ending Brazil's run in the tournament earlier than usual. Brazil missed an early penalty when Bruno Guimarães took the kick instead of the expected Vinícius Júnior, and Norway's Erling Haaland scored two late goals to secure the win.
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Brazil earned a penalty early in the match but Bruno Guimarães missed it after Norway's goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved the shot.
Vinícius Júnior was expected to take the penalty, but the Brazil coach chose Guimarães based on team statistics.
Raphinha, Brazil's top player in the group stage, missed the final matches due to a hamstring injury but was available for the Round of 16.
Neymar entered the game in the 67th minute and scored a late penalty, but Brazil still lost.
Norway controlled much of the game and slowed down the pace to avoid Brazil’s pressure.
Erling Haaland scored two goals in the 79th and 90th minutes to lead Norway to their first quarterfinal at a men’s World Cup.
Brazil’s exit is the earliest in a men’s World Cup for them since 1990, extending their title drought.
Norway will play England or Mexico next in the quarterfinal on July 11.
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Brazil was eliminated early from the World Cup after losing to Norway, marking a disappointing performance for the team. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made several tactical decisions that did not work well, and Brazil's midfield weaknesses were highlighted during the match.
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Brazil lost to Norway and did not reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has managed 16 games with Brazil, winning 10, drawing 3, and losing 3.
Brazil was heavily outpassed by Norway during the match.
Key midfielder Lucas Paqueta was injured and unavailable, affecting Brazil's creativity.
Coach Ancelotti recalled Casemiro, who provided structure but was vulnerable in open space.
Neymar played despite doubts about his form and was used as a center-forward, which affected team positioning.
Brazil has many wide strikers but lacks quality midfield players.
The team’s defensive approach allowed Norway to gain confidence and create chances.
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Novak Djokovic won a long match at Wimbledon to reach the quarterfinals, giving him 106 wins at this tournament. This breaks Roger Federer’s record of 105 wins at Wimbledon, making Djokovic the male player with the most wins there.
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Djokovic beat Roman Safiullin 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals.
This was Djokovic’s 106th match win at Wimbledon, surpassing Federer’s 105 wins.
Martina Navratilova holds the overall record for men and women with 120 Wimbledon wins.
The match lasted nearly three and a half hours, Djokovic’s longest at Wimbledon since the 2023 final.
Carlos Alcaraz, who has beaten Djokovic in past Wimbledon finals, is not playing this year due to a wrist injury.
Djokovic is a +500 favorite to win Wimbledon this year, which would give him his eighth title, tying Federer’s record.
Djokovic’s next opponent is Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is the No. 3 seed and ranked No. 4 in the world.
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Brazil was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in the round of 16. After the match, Neymar said he is ending his career playing for Brazil’s national team.
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Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup round of 16.
Neymar scored a late penalty but it was not enough to save Brazil.
Norway’s Erling Haaland scored two goals in the match.
Neymar said his international career started and ended at MetLife Stadium.
Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top goal scorer.
Neymar, 34 years old, has had many injuries in recent years.
Neymar played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and is now back at Santos, his first club.
This World Cup was Neymar’s first international tournament since October 2023.
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Darius Acuff Jr., a new player for the Sacramento Kings, had a tough start in his first NBA Summer League game, missing many shots but still scoring 25 points and making four assists. He said he was moving too fast at first but found his rhythm halfway through the second quarter.
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Darius Acuff Jr. plays for the Sacramento Kings.
The NBA Summer League is a chance for new players to get used to professional basketball.
In his first game, Acuff Jr. made 25 points and four assists.
He shot 9 of 29 from the field and 1 of 9 on three-point shots.
He felt nervous and rushed early in the game but improved as the game went on.
He praised teammate Nique Clifford for making an important shot.
The Kings won their game against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Kings will play next on July 5 against the Golden State Warriors Blue team.
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Eliézer Alfonzo played his first major league baseball game for the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5, 2026. At the same time, his sister and stepmother remain missing after strong earthquakes hit Venezuela in June.
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Alfonzo is a 26-year-old catcher who debuted with the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres.
His sister Eliana (16) and stepmother Patricia have been missing since earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24.
Some reports say their bodies were found, but the Dodgers have not confirmed this.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed sympathy but had not spoken to Alfonzo before the game.
Alfonzo played 581 minor league games over nine seasons before his big league debut.
He was previously in the Detroit Tigers' system and signed with the Dodgers last November.
Alfonzo was batting .313 with 17 RBIs in Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.
His father, Eliézer Alfonzo Sr., also played in the major leagues as a catcher from 2006 to 2011.
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FIFA decided to suspend the one-match red card ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a World Cup knockout game. Belgium’s football federation expressed surprise at this decision and is exploring ways to challenge it.
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Folarin Balogun received a red card in the USA’s round-of-32 win but his ban was suspended by FIFA unexpectedly.
This is the first time since 1970 that a player given a red card is allowed to play in the next World Cup match.
The USA is cohosting the World Cup and is aiming to reach at least the quarterfinals.
Belgium’s football federation called the decision surprising and is considering possible actions to protect fair play.
USA players and coach praised FIFA’s reversal, saying the original red card was too harsh.
FIFA referenced its disciplinary code allowing suspension of bans during a probationary period.
The USA vs. Belgium match is a last-16 knockout game held in Seattle.
President Donald Trump welcomed the FIFA decision.
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The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract as part of a big team rebuild. Analysts praise the signing because Willis showed strong performance in limited play and has potential to help the team improve.
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Malik Willis signed a three-year contract worth $67.5 million with the Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins are making major coaching changes to improve their performance.
Willis showed excellent statistics during his time with Green Bay, including a high quarterback rating and yards per dropback.
In his only start last season, Willis played well against the Baltimore Ravens.
Experts see Willis as a valuable risk due to his potential despite limited playing time so far.
The Dolphins hope Willis can provide steady and capable quarterback play as their team grows.
The team wants to move beyond just potential and win more games this season.
Willis brings athletic ability and experience, helping the Dolphins’ offense stay effective.
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Darryn Peterson is a basketball player for the Utah Jazz who is standing out during the NBA Summer League. He scored 28 points in a recent game and was considered a top choice in the NBA draft.
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The NBA Summer League showcases new players trying to start their professional careers.
Darryn Peterson plays for the Utah Jazz and impressed many with his skills.
He is 6 feet 6 inches tall with a 6 feet 10 inches wingspan.
Peterson had 28 points in a close game that the Jazz won against the Atlanta Hawks.
He performed well at the NBA Combine, a pre-draft event to test players' abilities.
Peterson was confident he would be picked very early in the NBA draft, possibly first overall.
He said it is an honor to play for the Utah Jazz.
Another player, AJ Dybantsa, was selected before Peterson in the draft.
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