Sport from Friday, July 3rd, 2026

An African football analyst has said the continent's teams showed they have the quality to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a weak mentality stopped many from reaching the latter rounds of the knockout stage.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal has become a major talking point at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his sister, Katia Aveiro, said the tournament will be the final chapter of his international career.

Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after impressive victories across North America.