The BBC will show England’s World Cup 2026 match against Mexico live at 1:00 am BST on BBC One and iPlayer. For those who cannot stay up late, a no-spoiler repeat will air on BBC Two and be available on iPlayer starting early Monday morning. The BBC will also offer live radio, text updates, clips, and special 3D viewing options.
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England’s match against Mexico in the World Cup last 16 starts at 1:00 am BST on Monday.
The game is live only on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
A full replay without spoilers airs on BBC Two at 7:10 am BST.
The replay will also be available on iPlayer from 6:00 am BST.
Live radio commentary will be provided on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
Live text updates and video clips will be on the BBC Sport website and app.
There will be a 15-minute highlights program on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Football YouTube channel.
Fans can watch the match live in 3D using BBC Sport’s World Cup 3D feature.
England’s previous World Cup games had peak TV audiences between about 13.8 and 16.3 million viewers.
England’s manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged parents to let children stay up late to watch the game.
Pubs in England and Wales are allowed to stay open until 5:00 am Monday for the match.
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The German football association wants to talk to Jurgen Klopp about becoming the new coach of the men's national team. This follows Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Germany's early exit from the World Cup and the end of his coaching contract.
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Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's men's national team coach.
Nagelsmann stepped down after Germany's early loss in the World Cup.
The German football association (DFB) ended Nagelsmann's contract immediately.
The DFB is interested in hiring Jurgen Klopp as the next national team coach.
Klopp is a well-known football manager, previously linked to top clubs.
The DFB wants to rebuild hope for Germany's national football team.
Discussions about the World Cup 2026 and the team’s future are ongoing.
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US police officers had a confrontation with Egypt’s national soccer team director, Ibrahim Hassan, while players were taking photos with a young fan at their hotel in Dallas. This happened before Egypt’s Round of 16 match against Australia.
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The incident involved US police and Egypt’s national soccer team.
It occurred at the team’s hotel in Dallas.
Egypt’s team director is named Ibrahim Hassan.
The confrontation started as players posed for photos with a young fan.
This took place before Egypt’s important knockout match against Australia.
The match was part of an international soccer tournament.
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The US men’s and women’s rugby teams are playing important matches on the Fourth of July weekend. The men’s team is competing in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Denver, while the women’s team is playing two games against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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The US celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4th, which is also when these rugby games are taking place.
The men’s team is playing Portugal in the World Rugby Nations Cup in Denver, Colorado.
The women’s team is playing South Africa in Johannesburg, a city known for hosting major rugby games.
Women’s team captain Georgie Perris-Redding was born in Detroit and trained at the American Pro Rugby Training Center in Arkansas.
Kate Zackary, a flanker on the women’s team, will earn her 50th appearance (cap) for the US during the match.
Coach Jack Hanratty, originally from Ireland, praised US rugby player leadership and the growth of women’s rugby.
South Africa’s women’s team is ranked 8th in the world, slightly ahead of the US team, which is ranked 10th.
The men’s coach, Scott Lawrence, emphasized the diversity of the US team and its importance in representing the country.
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Heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Zuffa Boxing to have a final fight against Deontay Wilder in the United States. Usyk recently gave up his heavyweight titles but says he is not retiring and wants one last big match.
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Oleksandr Usyk is 39 years old and undefeated in 25 professional fights.
Usyk gave up his WBA 'Super', WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles last week.
Usyk wants Deontay Wilder, 40, as his opponent for his final fight.
Deontay Wilder is a former world heavyweight champion with 50 professional fights.
Wilder’s manager said Wilder would accept a fight with Usyk.
Zuffa Boxing, led by UFC president Dana White and funded by Saudi Arabia, is promoting the potential fight.
Zuffa Boxing wants to create its own champions rather than follow traditional boxing organizations.
The fight’s location and date are not yet confirmed, but America is the likely place.
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The World Cup Round of 32 is finishing on Friday, with three games deciding the last spots for the Round of 16. Australia plays Egypt, Argentina faces Cape Verde, and Colombia meets Ghana. Twelve teams have already qualified for the next round, while some others have been eliminated.
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Three Round of 32 matches are scheduled on Friday in Dallas, Miami, and Kansas City.
Australia and Egypt have played twice before, with one win each; their match is expected to be very close.
Argentina, the defending champions, are heavy favorites against Cape Verde, who are new to the World Cup knockout stage.
Colombia is favored to win against Ghana, with no prior World Cup knockout matchups between them.
Twelve teams have already reached the Round of 16, including Canada, Brazil, France, and the United States.
Some teams have been knocked out, including South Africa, Japan, Germany, and others.
The World Cup knockout matches are being played in different U.S. stadiums across various states.
Predictions are based on 25,000 simulations by a computer model called Opta.
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Portugal won a dramatic soccer match against Croatia during the FIFA World Cup 2026, held in North America. The article gives an update on the game's key moments, reactions, and what to expect next in the tournament.
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The match was part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Portugal played against Croatia.
Portugal won the game in a dramatic finish.
The tournament is being held in North America.
The article includes game highlights and reactions from players or fans.
It offers previews of upcoming World Cup matches.
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Hundreds of Portugal football fans gathered in Toronto to celebrate the team’s World Cup win over Croatia, which ended with a score of 2-1. After the match, the Portugal team was escorted to their residence, where they greeted fans from a balcony.
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Portugal won a World Cup match against Croatia with a score of 2-1.
The match result caused Croatia to be eliminated from the tournament.
Hundreds of Portugal fans gathered in Toronto, Canada, to celebrate.
The Portugal football team was escorted to their residence after the game.
The team appeared on their balcony to greet and thank the fans.
The celebrations took place overnight on a Thursday.
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Argentina will play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 3 at Miami Stadium, Florida. Argentina won all their group matches and are favorites to win, while Cape Verde reached this stage for the first time and is the smallest country to do so.
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The match is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
Argentina won Group J with three wins and nine points.
Cape Verde was runner-up in Group H with three draws and three points.
Lionel Messi has scored six goals and is a contender for the tournament's top scorer award.
Cape Verde is a small island nation with just over half a million people, making them the smallest country to reach the knockout stage.
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni praised Cape Verde as a strong and respected team.
The match will start at 6 pm local time in Miami (Eastern Daylight Time) and will be broadcast on multiple channels including FOX and ITV.
Argentina is predicted by a computer simulation to have about an 81% chance of winning in regular time.
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A heat wave in the eastern and central U.S. is causing very high temperatures during the 2026 World Cup, risking the health of players and fans at outdoor stadiums. Experts warn that climate change has made such extreme heat more common, which can slow down games and cause safety concerns.
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The World Cup knockout game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia is expected to be very hot.
Heat indexes of 100 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 to 46 degrees Celsius) are forecast during the tournament.
High night temperatures will continue, providing little cooling relief.
French players used field sprinklers to cool down during a match in New Jersey when temperatures reached 90 F (32 C).
Scientists and player unions say FIFA’s heat safety rules may not be enough to protect players.
The world has warmed around 1.26 F (0.7 C) in 30 years, increasing heat waves due to climate change.
Similar heat concerns led to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being moved to winter months.
Heat can reduce game intensity and poses health risks to athletes and attendees.
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Chris Froome, a British cyclist who won the Tour de France four times, has retired from professional cycling after a serious crash in 2025. He is one of the most successful cyclists ever, with seven major race wins and two Olympic bronze medals.
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Chris Froome is 41 years old and retired from professional cycling.
He crashed in August 2025, hitting a road sign at over 30 mph, causing serious injuries, including broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a heart sac tear.
Froome won the Tour de France in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
He also won the Giro d’Italia in 2018 and the Vuelta a España in 2011 and 2017.
Froome won Olympic bronze medals in cycling time trials in 2012 and 2016.
In 2016, during the Tour de France, Froome famously ran part of a race without a bike after a crash.
An anti-doping case in 2017 found no violation related to his asthma medication.
Froome left Team Ineos in 2020 and later joined Israel-Premier Tech before being released in November after missing recent Tour de France races.
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Portugal beat Croatia in a dramatic match involving a video review system called VAR and will play Spain next in the World Cup 2026. Spain also won their game against Austria, and other teams are advancing as the tournament reaches the knockout stage.
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Portugal won against Croatia with help from a VAR decision, which reviews referee calls using video.
Portugal will face Spain in the next round of the World Cup.
Spain won 3-0 against Austria, their first knockout stage win since 2010.
The World Cup games attract many viewers in the U.S., including a record English-language broadcast on Fox.
The tournament is helping to reveal new soccer stars, like Swiss forward Johan Manzambi.
Famous players like Cristiano Ronaldo are continuing to make an impact during the games.
The World Cup is progressing from group games to knockout rounds where teams are eliminated.
The event is generating excitement and strong fan interest in multiple countries, including the U.S. and Mexico.
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Argentina, led by star player Lionel Messi, will play Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 16 in Miami Gardens. Messi is the tournament’s top scorer with six goals, aiming to extend his record as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. Cape Verde is seen as an underdog but has surprised by reaching this stage, including a draw against Spain.
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Argentina faces Cape Verde on Friday night in the World Cup round of 16.
Lionel Messi has scored six goals in this tournament and holds the record for most World Cup career goals with 19.
France’s Kylian Mbappe has five World Cup goals in this tournament, one less than Messi.
Cape Verde reached the round of 16 by earning a draw against Spain and advancing through group play.
Cape Verde’s coach calls this match the most important in their history and emphasizes their quality and values.
Argentina’s coach respects Cape Verde as a strong team that did not reach this stage by chance.
Other round of 16 matches on Friday include Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana.
The round of 16 starts Saturday following these matches.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to advance and will face Spain next. Spain won their match against Austria 3-0 and moved on to the Round of 16 with four straight wins.
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Portugal fell behind 1-0 but came back to win 2-1 against Croatia in Toronto.
Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal during added time (stoppage time).
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty goal earlier in the match to tie the game.
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 and kept a clean sheet (no goals conceded).
Spain has won all four of their World Cup matches so far.
The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 will feature a Portugal vs. Spain match.
The article also briefly mentions other sports news: the Tour de France starting soon and Wimbledon results.
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Switzerland won 2-0 against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match in Vancouver. Goals by Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye helped Switzerland advance to the last 16, ending a long streak without a knockout win.
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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32 on July 2, 2026.
Breel Embolo scored the first goal after a solo run by Johan Manzambi.
Dan Ndoye scored the second goal shortly after halftime.
Switzerland controlled the game, especially in midfield with Granit Xhaka and Denis Zakaria.
Algeria started strong but made defensive mistakes and struggled to score.
The win marked Switzerland’s first knockout victory in decades.
Switzerland will face the winner of Ghana vs. Colombia in the next round.
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Norwegian football fans have created a popular new chant called the Viking row, where they mimic rowing on a boat while chanting "Ro" which means "row" in Norwegian. This chant has become very popular during Norway’s 2026 World Cup games, with players and fans joining in large groups, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
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The Viking row chant involves sitting and pretending to row a boat while chanting "Ro" in time with a drumbeat.
It started from a Norwegian teacher who was inspired by a football chant and Viking history.
The chant went viral after a video showing how to do it got millions of views online.
Norwegian players use Viking-themed imagery, like runic script on their shirts and photos showing Viking gear.
The chant has been done in stadiums, public places like New York’s Times Square, and even by Norwegian MPs in parliament.
When Norway reached the last 16 in the World Cup, the chant caused so much noise that it registered on seismographs.
Key players like Erling Haaland and team captain Martin Ødegaard have praised the chant and said it brings energy and unity.
The chant is seen as a unique and organized way for fans and players to support the team together.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup match decided by a late video assistant referee (VAR) decision. Croatia’s potential equalizing goal was disallowed after VAR ruled an offside due to a slight touch on the ball in the build-up, ending Croatia’s tournament and sending Portugal to the last 16.
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Croatia scored a late goal in stoppage time that would have tied the match 2-2.
VAR reviewed the goal for a possible offside involving a Croatian player’s touch.
Technology with sensors in the ball helped officials decide the goal was offside.
The disallowed goal was almost the last action of the game, ending Croatia’s chance to continue.
Fans reacted angrily, throwing bottles onto the pitch after the VAR decision.
Luka Modric, a key Croatian player, likely ended his World Cup career with this match.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal for Portugal and was then substituted.
Croatia’s coach criticized the refereeing and VAR, calling the decisions bad for emotions in football.
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Portugal won a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia 2-1 in Toronto after a late goal by Croatia was disallowed for offside. The match was very intense with both teams scoring in added time, but Portugal advanced to the next round.
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The match took place in Toronto on July 2, 2026, in the World Cup round of 32.
Portugal scored the first goal in added time at the 94th minute by Gonçalo Ramos.
Croatia scored a late goal around the 103rd minute by Josko Gvardiol, but it was disallowed after video review for offside.
The referee was Espen Eskås, who ended the game at the 109th minute.
Croatia’s captain Luka Modrić, age 40, likely played his last World Cup match.
Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, played for Portugal and celebrated the win.
The offside call involved a complex situation where the ball touched a Portugal defender before reaching the Croatian scorer.
Fans and players reacted strongly to the disallowed goal, showing the match’s emotional intensity.
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