Kane, Bellingham applaud England's resolve

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Kane, Bellingham applaud England's resolve

Ciudad de Mexico: Captain Harry Kane said he was proud that England had found a way to win a nerve-jangling FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday.

The Three Lions were on the back foot for a third of the match after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off for a high challenge. 

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R16: Mexico 2-3 England

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

R16: Mexico 2-3 England

Ciudad de Mexico: Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a gripping battle at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

The Three Lions prevailed despite playing for most of the second half with ten men following Jarell Quansah’s 54th-minute red card.

Backed by a feverish home crowd, co-hosts Mexico fought tirelessly in their bid to reach first quarter-final in 40 years, but England held on to keep their title dreams alive.

Norway's win over Brazil beyond Haaland's dreams

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Norway's win over Brazil beyond Haaland's dreams

East Rutherford: Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of".

Haaland scored both goals as Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time, taking his haul for the tournament to seven – level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot.

Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back

East Rutherford: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 exit at the hands of Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".

Erling Haaland scored two late goals for Norway in a match which hinged on an early penalty by Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes which was saved. Neymar's successful spot-kick in injury time was scant consolation.

Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

East Rutherford: Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning FIFA World Cup 2026 win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.

Nyland kept out a first-half spot-kick from Bruno Guimaraes before Erling Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to send the South Americans crashing out at the last-16 stage. Neymar's penalty in the 100th minute came too late for five-time winners Brazil to mount a comeback.

Sellami, Jordan part ways

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Sellami, Jordan part ways

Amman: Jamal Sellami has stepped down as head coach of the national team, the Jordan Football Association (JFA) said on Sunday.

Sellami's departure comes after Jordan ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with three defeats.