Haaland brace sends Norway past Brazil into World Cup quarterfinals
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending Norway to the quarterfinals for the first time. The Manchester City striker delivered a masterclass performance that stunned the Brazilian side. Norway will now await their quarterfinal opponent in what has become a landmark campaign for the Scandinavian nation.
FIFA overturned US striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, following a phone call between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Belgium and the wider soccer community, with many accusing FIFA of political favoritism. The controversy has cast a shadow over the tournament's integrity.
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, breaking Roger Federer's record for the most Wimbledon quarterfinal appearances. The Serbian star admitted to moments of frustration during the match but ultimately delivered when it mattered. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff secured a late-night victory over Belinda Bencic, racing against the curfew clock at the All England Club.
England take on Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 at the iconic Azteca Stadium, with kick-off brought forward due to storm risk. Jordan Pickford made a crucial early save to keep the score level as England faced a hostile atmosphere. Mexico's dangermen pose significant threats to England's knockout ambitions in what promises to be a fiercely contested match.
Charles Leclerc won a chaotic British Grand Prix marked by safety car periods and a late mechanical failure for Kimi Antonelli. The victory marked Ferrari's 250th win in Formula One history, a milestone for the storied Italian team. Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari's strategy decisions, calling the race 'pretty bad from the get-go' for his team.