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World Cup 2026 continues to deliver drama: Portugal's Ronaldo faces Spain in a heated last-16 clash, Neymar announces his international retirement after Brazil's shock elimination by Norway, and FIFA's controversial decision to allow suspended US player Balogun to play sparks UEFA outrage. England edges Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling Azteca comeback to set up a quarterfinal against Norway.

Ronaldo and Portugal advance as Spain looms in last-16

Ronaldo and Portugal advance as Spain looms in last-16Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal survived late drama to advance in the World Cup, setting up a highly anticipated last-16 clash against Spain. Coverage captures everything from the match's tense moments to the ongoing debate over whether Ronaldo should continue starting. With Ronaldo calling this potentially his last World Cup, the Portugal-Spain matchup carries enormous emotional and sporting stakes.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal survive late drama and everything else to know from Thursday’s World Cup matches (CNN)
'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start? (BBC)
Ronaldo’s Last Dance? Portugal face Spain in World Cup last-16 clash (Al Jazeera)
Ronaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clash (Al Jazeera)

Neymar ends Brazil career after stunning Norway defeat

Neymar ends Brazil career after stunning Norway defeatNeymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's shocking World Cup elimination at the hands of Norway. Erling Haaland scored twice in the upset that sent the five-time champions home. The emotional scene of Neymar sinking to his knees on the pitch captured the magnitude of the moment for Brazilian football.

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Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat (BBC)
‘It ends here’: Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s loss (Al Jazeera)
Brazil’s Neymar sinks to his knees after his side was knocked out of the World Cup by Norway. Photo: AP (SCMP)

UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing red line on Balogun ban

UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing red line on Balogun banUEFA has sharply criticized FIFA's decision to allow suspended US forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup, calling the move 'incomprehensible' and warning it undermines the integrity of the game. Balogun's red card ban was controversially overturned, with reports suggesting political pressure from the Trump administration played a role.

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'Crossed a red line': UEFA hits out at FIFA call to allow banned Balogun to play (Sky Sports)
UEFA says FIFA’s decision to let Balogun play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’ (AP News)
Integrity of game at stake over Fifa Balogun decision - Uefa (BBC)

Trump's role scrutinized as Balogun cleared for USA

Trump's role scrutinized as Balogun cleared for USAFIFA's stunning reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension has drawn intense scrutiny over the involvement of US President Donald Trump, who is believed to have pressured soccer's governing body. Belgium has reacted angrily, calling the decision an 'April Fools on July 5.' The US now faces Belgium in the knockout stage with Balogun available.

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FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope (CNN)
Can ‘Trump’ card Balogun guide USA to quarterfinals? Belgium test awaits (Al Jazeera)
April Fools on July 5? Belgium see red as FIFA suspends Balogun’s match ban (Al Jazeera)
World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland stuns Brazil, Fifa stuns everyoneNorway’s Erling Haaland scores twice in shock result that sends South Americans home. Fifa buckle to US political pressure, rescind Balogun red. (SCMP)

Bellingham leads England to Azteca thriller win over Mexico

Bellingham leads England to Azteca thriller win over MexicoEngland produced arguably their best World Cup performance on foreign soil, beating Mexico 3-2 in a last-16 thriller at the Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added another as 10-man England showed remarkable character to withstand wave after wave of Mexican attacks. The victory sets up a quarterfinal against Norway.

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England’s best World Cup win on foreign soil? Tuchel proving decisive (Sky Sports)
England's greatest World Cup performance? Your views after Azteca redemption! (Sky Sports)
Bellingham inspires 10-man England to beat Mexico 3-2 in last-16 thriller (Al Jazeera)
World Cup: England ‘show character’ in victory over Mexico, Norway await in last 8Jude Bellingham scores twice, Harry Kane adds a third and England survive wave after wave of Mexican attacks to claim 3-2 win. (SCMP)