Sport from Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Roberto Martínez has stepped down as head coach of Portugal national football team following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Paraguay's government has publicly distanced itself from racist remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla against France captain Kylian Mbappé following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as a ruthless Belgium side crushed the United States' home World Cup dreams with a 4-1 victory in the Round of 16 on Monday night at Seattle Stadium.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to American striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, though both men insist the call did not influence FIFA's eventual decision to lift the ban.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored one minute into second-half stoppage time to lift Spain to a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday, booking a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals and bringing a heartbreaking end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary international career.