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• C★★★★★
  Ronaldo bows out and Martinez steps down as Spain beat Portugal

  Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in Portugal's 0-1 loss to Spain in the Round of 16, with the 39-year-old visibly emotional after failing to deliver in his final tournament appearance. Roberto Martinez stepped down as Portugal head coach immediately after the match, stating his contract ended and there was no point continuing without winning the World Cup. Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time (90+1) for Spain, who advance to the quarter-finals undefeated with six consecutive clean sheets.

• C★★★★★
  Bekräftar: Roberto Martinez avgår

  Roberto Martinez, 52, confirmed his departure as Portugal's head coach after the team's round-of-16 exit to Spain (0–1) at the World Cup. His contract expired post-tournament; Martinez stated he saw no purpose continuing after failing to win the World Cup. Jorge Jesus, 71, reportedly set to replace him as new Portugal manager.

• C★★★★
  Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

  Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw; they will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday. Key absentee: Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi (leading scorer) suffered a knee injury in training and missed the match; manager Murat Yakin stated tactical preparations were built around Manzambi and his absence affected their game plan.

• C★★★★
  Switzerland sweat over fitness of three key players ahead of Colombia clash

  Switzerland coach Murat Yakin confirmed three key players—forwards Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, plus midfielder Djibril Sow—left training early on July 6 with fitness concerns ahead of the World Cup last-16 match against Colombia on July 8 in Vancouver. Manzambi (3 goals, 2 assists in tournament) is described as crucial; Yakin stressed the team will undergo medical examinations and await final fitness verdicts before the match.

• C★★★★
  Efter uttåget: Portugals förbundskapten Roberto Martinez avgår

  Portugal manager Roberto Martinez confirmed his departure after elimination in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, losing 1-0 to Spain via Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal. Martinez stated the decision was not pre-determined but made post-match, citing his failure to win the tournament as the reason to step down after taking charge in 2023.

• C★★★
  VAR controversially rules out Egypt goal

  Mostafa Zico's goal for Egypt was disallowed by VAR in the World Cup 2026 last-16 match vs Argentina, with the decision citing a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build-up play. The controversial ruling has raised questions about VAR's correctness on the incident.

• C★★★
  Switzerland vs Colombia Preview - prediction, team news, lineups | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

  Switzerland missing midfielder Michel Aebischer and centre-back Luca Jaquez; Xhaka and Freuler expected to start in midfield. Colombia ruled out striker Jhon Cordoba (hamstring) but Luis Suárez expected to start after coming off bench previous game. Switzerland unbeaten in group; Colombia top their group with one goal conceded so far.

• C★★★
  Argentina vs Egypt: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

  Argentina have doubts over Nicolas Gonzalez (ankle twist), while Facundo Medina and Enzo Fernandez are expected fit after cramping in extra-time vs Cape Verde. Egypt face a defensive crisis with Karim Hafez injured, Ahmed Fatouh and Mohamed Abdelmonem being assessed; Mohamed Salah, dealing with a hamstring strain, is expected to start but may be limited.

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