Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup to lead France past Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, sending Les Bleus to the semifinals for the third consecutive tournament. Mbappé missed a penalty kick but recovered to score and assist, while Morocco's disciplined defense finally cracked in the second half. France will face Spain in the semifinals after Spain eliminated Belgium in a dramatic late victory.
The United States men's national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in a 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium in Seattle on Monday. The defeat came despite FIFA's controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card ban, allowing him to play. Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half to put the US on the back foot. Malik Tillman briefly equalized with a free kick, but Belgium pulled away in the second half with two more goals. Christian Pulisic suffered a leg microfracture during the match and is expected to be sidelined for weeks. The US exit means all three host nations — USA, Canada, and Mexico — fell at the round-of-16 stage.
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, scoring one goal and assisting another after trailing 2-0 at halftime. The match, played in extreme heat at MetLife Stadium, saw Egypt file a formal complaint about VAR decisions. Elsewhere, Belgium eliminated the US 4-1, France prepared to face Morocco in the quarterfinals, and England survived a thriller against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory in the round of 16, as controversy swirled around Folarin Balogun. Spain ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career with a late winner. Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade to the Heat became official.
England survived a red card, high altitude, and a hostile Estadio Azteca crowd to beat Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup last-16 thriller. Jude Bellingham scored a double and Harry Kane added a penalty as the Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah's first-half dismissal. The win keeps England's quest for a first major trophy in 60 years alive and hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at the Azteca.
Novak Djokovic won his 105th match at the All England Club, equaling Roger Federer's men's singles record, and reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory over Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka stunned top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-1, 6-3 to advance in the women's draw. Djokovic also earned his record 106th match victory at Wimbledon overall.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is in full swing with several thrilling matchups. Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 to advance, while Colombia secured its first World Cup knockout win since 2014 by topping Ghana. The United States faces Belgium on Sunday in a critical match. Other key games include Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England, and a Portugal vs Spain derby later this week. The tournament has been marked by upsets and intense competition across the expanded 48-team format.
Portugal survived late drama to beat Croatia and reach the World Cup round of 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the first knockout-stage goal of his career. Switzerland swept past Algeria 2-0 with a polished defensive display. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is set to quit after the team's early World Cup exit, with talks reportedly underway with Jurgen Klopp. Chris Froome, four-time Tour de France champion, announced his retirement from professional cycling.
Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Youri Tielemans scoring the World Cup's latest winner. Spain beat Austria 3-0 to advance, as the 2026 World Cup round of 32 continues across North American host cities.
France swept Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking brilliance to book their place in the World Cup last 16, as Kylian Mbappe delivered a man-of-the-match performance. The victory extended France's unbeaten run and confirmed their status as tournament favorites. In other World Cup action, Mexico ended a 40-year knockout-stage drought by defeating Ecuador 2-0, while Norway edged Ivory Coast with Erling Haaland scoring the winner. Four people died in Mexico City during mass celebrations after Mexico's victory.