Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed this will be his last World Cup and addressed criticism of his performances, stating he will retire when he chooses. Despite calls for him to play a lesser role, fans continue to support him.
A shelter-in-place order was issued at Azteca Stadium due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning, before the Mexico vs. England World Cup last-16 tie. FIFA considered rescheduling but ultimately kept the original kick-off time, with delays possible if lightning persists.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has issued a shelter-in-place order due to severe weather, including heavy rain and reports of lightning, before the World Cup last-16 tie between Mexico and England. The match is scheduled to proceed at its original kick-off time.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has issued a shelter-in-place order due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning, before the World Cup last-16 tie between Mexico and England. The match is scheduled to proceed at its original kick-off time despite FIFA's brief consideration of a postponement.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has issued a shelter-in-place order due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning, before the World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England. The kick-off time remains unchanged despite FIFA's initial proposal to postpone it.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has issued a shelter-in-place order due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning, before the World Cup last-16 tie between Mexico and England. The match is scheduled to proceed at its original kick-off time despite FIFA's brief consideration of a postponement.
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City has issued a shelter-in-place order due to severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning, before the World Cup tie between Mexico and England. The match is scheduled to proceed at its original kick-off time.
Defender Djed Spence has a muscular niggle before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. The Tottenham player's issue is unspecified, and his availability for Sunday's match is uncertain. This adds to England's defensive concerns, with Reece James also a doubt.
Manchester United Women is set to sign 17-year-old Layla Drury to a professional contract, making her the club's youngest ever professional. Drury, who debuted at 16 and is already the youngest scorer, will join the first team full-time next season. Elsewhere, London City Lionesses signed Germany's Nicole Anyomi.
England coach Thomas Tuchel believes his team will not have enough time to adapt to the high altitude of Mexico City before their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. Mexico has played all their World Cup games at altitude, giving them a significant advantage.
England will be without right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James for their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo due to injuries. Both players did not participate in training ahead of the game in Atlanta.
Fifa's new 2026 World Cup tiebreaker rule prioritizes head-to-head records over goal difference, impacting group standings and potentially leading to early eliminations and group wins before the final matchday.
⚽ Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off; agg 3-1⚽ Villa v Forest – live | Scores | Mail NiallBack in April 1962, Crystal Palace hosted Real Madrid in a friendly to christen Selhurst Park’s new floodlights. Alfredo Di Stéfano graced the pitch with “effortless ease at walking pace” (according to the Croydon Advertiser) and his team ran out 4-3 winners.Save for a solitary Intertoto Cup tie and a few Anglo-Italian Cup outings, that was pretty much it for Palace and European football, until this very season. It’s been a steep learning curve – demoted from Europa to Conference League, Palace had to progress via the playoff round while planning for the summer departure of Oliver Glasner. Continue reading...
