World Cup 2026: ‘violent disorder’ in London after France’s win over Morocco; Spain v Belgium buildup; Jesus takes Portugal job – as it happened | World Cup 2026

• Everton have expressed interest in signing 31-year-old winger Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United, according to Sky Sports. • While no official bid has been submitted, Murphy has only one year remaining on his current contract.

• The Mirror is reporting the latest Premier League transfer rumors, including a collapsed Manchester United deal and Bruno Guimaraes reportedly agreeing to terms with Arsenal. • Other key developments include a potential £80 million move involving Liverpool, alongside ongoing activity from Chelsea.

• The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals commence this Thursday, featuring matchups between France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. • France enters the knockout stage as the tournament favorite according to the Opta Supercomputer, following three group stage wins and a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32.

• AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is reportedly keen to sign Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk this summer. • The 34-year-old Dutchman is said to be open to hearing an offer from the Italian club, according to Gazzetto dello Sport.

• Over 30 million viewers tuned in to watch the U.S. men's national soccer team face Belgium in a World Cup knockout stage match on Monday night in Seattle. • The game was broadcast by Fox, drawing a massive audience that underscores the growing popularity of the sport within the United States.

• The USMNT's run in its home World Cup generated record-breaking soccer betting handle for American sportsbooks, culminating in a high-volume Round of 16 match against Belgium. • BetMGM reported that the USMNT vs. Belgium game surpassed betting volume for the men's college basketball national championship and various NBA, NHL, and MLB championship series games.

• Manchester United is reportedly pursuing several transfer targets, including a potential £80 million move as they look to reshape the squad. • The club is monitoring various players, including Alex Scott, Ederson, Sander Berge, Andrey Santos, and Crysencio Summerville.

• Juventus is reportedly considering a move to sign defender John Stones this summer, according to Sky Italy. • Stones is currently participating in the World Cup but is a free agent after his contract with Manchester City expired.

• Manchester United have proactively started their summer transfer business by agreeing to a £35 million deal with Atalanta to sign midfielder Ederson. • The transfer is expected to be officially confirmed shortly after Brazil's exit from the World Cup following their match against Norway.

• The U.S. Men's National Team suffered a disappointing loss to Belgium during the World Cup, failing to meet the high expectations of many domestic fans. • Despite the defeat, the tournament highlighted the growth of soccer in the U.S., fueled by star players like Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and Weston McKennie who compete in top European leagues.

• Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 after scoring three unanswered goals starting in the 79th minute to secure a comeback victory. • Lionel Messi extended his historic record by scoring in eight consecutive World Cup matches, a streak continuing from Argentina's 2022 championship run.