Six European Teams Advance to Quarterfinals, Only Ronaldo's Portugal Misses

4 minutes ago

Six European Teams Advance to Quarterfinals, Only Ronaldo's Portugal Misses

Six of seven European teams reached the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with France, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England and Switzerland advancing. Portugal were the lone UEFA casualty after losing to Spain. Only Morocco and Argentina remain from outside Europe, while the United States, Canada and Mexico all exited in the Round of 16, ending CONCACAF’s playoff run on home soil.

By Nischay Rathore

Other articles from Soccer

FIFA Reportedly Suspended Two U.S. Soccer Officials Before Belgium Loss

16 minutes ago

FIFA Reportedly Suspended Two U.S. Soccer Officials Before Belgium Loss

FIFA reportedly suspended U.S. Soccer team manager Sam Zapatka and security vice president Frank Pannell before the USMNT’s 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium. U.S. Soccer acknowledged the suspensions, while FIFA declined comment. The reason remains unclear, though the move came amid Folarin Balogun’s red-card reversal, Belgium’s protest and fines over his post-Bosnia on-field celebration rule violation.

By Nischay Rathore

30 minutes ago

"It's Outrageous": Rio Ferdinand Jumps to Ronaldo's Rescue Amid Portugal Exit Blame

Ferdinand defended Ronaldo after Portugal’s World Cup Round of 16 exit, saying the team “didn’t play to his strengths.” He argued top passers kept turning away instead of playing forward when Ronaldo made “little short bursts” behind defenders. Blaming him alone, Ferdinand said, was “outrageous” and “wrong,” insisting Portugal’s creators failed to serve their main scoring threat.

By Nischay Rathore

about 1 hour ago

FIFA Opens IShowSpeed Racism Probe After Argentina-Cape Verde Incident

FIFA opened an investigation July 7 after alleged racist abuse toward streamer IShowSpeed during Argentina’s July 3 win over Cape Verde. His livestream showed a halftime shouting match with an Argentina-shirted woman, though her words were unclear. FIFA said “racism, hate and discrimination” are condemned, adding anyone undermining World Cup unity is “not welcome” in the game now.

By Nischay Rathore

Fulham Appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as Manager on Three-Year-Deal

about 1 hour ago

Fulham Appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as Manager on Three-Year-Deal

Fulham appointed Arbeloa head coach through 2029, bringing him back to the Premier League after his Real Madrid coaching climb. He called it “a real honour” to manage London's oldest club. Chairman Shahid Khan praised his ambition, academy focus and attacking style, while Tony Khan hailed his “tremendous leadership.” Arbeloa opens pre-season before facing Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

By Nischay Rathore

Report: USA vs. Belgium "Monday Night Football" Outdraws NFL Divisional Round

about 1 hour ago

Report: USA vs. Belgium "Monday Night Football" Outdraws NFL Divisional Round

USA vs. Belgium ‘Monday Night Football’ game averaged 42 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo, topping the NFL Divisional Round’s 39.2 million average from January 2026. The English-language broadcast drew 30 million viewers, while 12 million watched on Telemundo and Peacock. Ratings are expected to decline in the later rounds following the U.S. team's Round of 16 exit.



By Nidheesh Kumar

Never miss an update! Download our app now.