Top Soccer news updates for 07 July 2026 ( Featuring World Cup Updates )
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| 1 | England Defeat Mexico 3-2 At Azteca Stadium To Reach World Cup Quarterfinal Knockout Round | Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half as England defeated Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Harry Kane added a crucial second-half penalty while Mexico’s Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored late consolation goals in reply. |
| 2 | Norway Stun Brazil 2-1 To Reach First-Ever World Cup Quarterfinal Stage | Erling Haaland scored twice, including a decisive late goal, as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Brazil’s tournament run ends in the Round of 16, while Norway advance to face England next in the quarterfinals. |
| 3 | USA Face Belgium In Seattle For World Cup Round Of 16 Clash | The United States men’s national team returned to Seattle on Monday to face Belgium in a Round of 16 knockout tie. Forward Folarin Balogun was available after his earlier red-card suspension from the Bosnia-Herzegovina match was overturned. |
| 4 | Portugal And Spain Clash In Dallas World Cup Knockout Showdown | Portugal met Spain at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Monday afternoon in a highly anticipated Round of 16 fixture. Both European heavyweights entered the knockout rounds among the tournament’s leading contenders, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. |
| 5 | Folarin Balogun’s Rare Rescinded Red Card Stuns World Cup Officials | Folarin Balogun became the first World Cup player since 1962 to have a red card overturned, after his sending-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The reversal cleared him to play against Belgium, boosting the United States’ attacking options for the knockout tie. |
| 6 | France Beat Paraguay To Book Place In World Cup Quarterfinals | France continued their impressive tournament form by defeating Paraguay in the Round of 16, securing a quarterfinal berth. Ousmane Dembele’s earlier hat-trick against Norway in the group stage had already underlined France’s attacking strength heading into the knockouts. |
| 7 | Morocco Sweep Past Canada Into World Cup Quarterfinal Round | Morocco booked their place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding win over co-host Canada in the Round of 16. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi was influential, extending Morocco’s impressive run through the tournament’s knockout stage this summer. |
| 8 | Egypt Edge Australia On Penalties In World Cup Thriller | Egypt defeated Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout to advance past the Round of 16, delivering a historic moment for Mohamed Salah’s side. Australia’s Socceroos were left heartbroken, still without a World Cup knockout-stage victory in their history. |
| 9 | Erling Haaland Climbs World Cup Golden Boot Scoring Charts | Norway striker Erling Haaland continued his prolific scoring form with another decisive display against Brazil, climbing the World Cup Golden Boot standings. Former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic publicly praised Haaland’s performances, comparing him favourably to the tournament’s top attackers. |
| 10 | Switzerland And Colombia Set For Vancouver World Cup Showdown | Switzerland prepared to face Colombia in a Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver. Switzerland impressed throughout the group stage, while Colombia entered the knockout rounds aiming to continue their own strong World Cup campaign. |
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