At Boston's round of 32, Germany dominated possession with 75% over 90 minutes and two extra halves against Paraguay, a side ranked 31 places lower on the FIFA list. They failed to score. Then they lost on penalties. This marks the third time in eight years that Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup at a stage where advancing was expected. In Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022: group stage exits. Now in Boston 2026, they still could not reach the round of 16. Footy Times remarked: "Three World Cups. One nation. A pattern far too consistent to still be attributed to bad luck."

With a brace against Lionel Mpashi, one of the top goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane not only saved England from a humiliating defeat but also surpassed the goal-scoring milestone of football legend Pelé.

PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi inspected Pakansari Stadium (Bogor Regency) on July 1, which will serve as Indonesia's home ground for the 2026 AFF Cup.

England staged a comeback to defeat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to veteran striker Harry Kane's brilliance in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Atlanta (USA) on July 1, 2026.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Algeria, the Algerian national team will face Switzerland in a crucial Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup on July 3 at 3:00 AM (Algeria time) in Vancouver, Canada, aiming to reach the second knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time in their history.

After Germany's defeat in the round of 32 against Paraguay on penalties, the five-time World Goalkeeper of the Year, Manuel Neuer, expressed his emotions on Instagram on July 1, announcing his permanent retirement from the German national team.

Goals from Lukaku and a brace by Tielemans helped Belgium come from behind to beat Senegal 3-2 after two tense extra-time periods, officially booking their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16, England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted that the team is confronting a "significant disadvantage" as they prepare to face host nation Mexico at the legendary Azteca Stadium.

England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the performance of Thomas Tuchel's squad has left legendary figure Wayne Rooney deeply concerned.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 2/7: Vietnam national team heads to South Korea for a training camp; Ho Chi Minh City Club participates in the AFC Women's Champions League.