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In the World Cup quarter-final on July 12, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to set up a semi-final clash with England. At 39, Messi has recorded just 15 successful dribbles in the tournament, trailing Yamal (21) and Vinicius (16).

Football data agency Opta updated its World Cup winning predictions, with France topping the list at 34.05%, Spain second at 23.45%, England third at 21.94%, and Argentina at 20.55% in last place. France leads the other contenders by more than ten percentage points, having previously been ranked only second favorite before the tournament.

According to a report from Diario Sport, the Spanish team has arrived in Dallas and is actively preparing for their match against France. The squad quickly entered training, seizing the opportunity to adjust their form. The game against France is seen as the most formidable challenge at hand, with the French team considered the title favorites.

In his column for The Telegraph, Carragher pointed out that Tuchel has tailored his coaching to Bellingham, continuously honing his skills, making him eager to prove himself on the American stage. Bellingham's performance at this World Cup has been stunning, surpassing Gascoigne's 1990 heroics to set a new record for the most open-play goals by an England player in a single tournament. Carragher believes Bellingham's overall performance is the best he has ever seen from an England player.

Blogger ShinaAyomi released a message claiming that Coventry City has reached an agreement with AC Milan for the transfer of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with a transfer fee of £15 million, and alleged that the news originated from Romano. The blogger pointed out that under the promotion of Frank Lampard, the midfielder has become Coventry's top target and is about to return to English football. Romano subsequently reposted the post and responded, calling it fake news.

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals, with Messi leading the expected assists ranking at 3.14.

Dutch media report that Ajax have basically reached an agreement with Al Hilal forward Marcos Leonardo on personal terms, and the transfer is expected to be completed in the short term.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan move to Ajax is on the verge of collapse due to unresolved tax details. The 34-year-old goalkeeper has agreed personal terms for the 2026-27 season, but Barcelona's delay in confirming tax matters has frustrated Ajax, who warn the deal may fall through. Ajax, already in preseason preparations and facing a key UEFA Europa Conference League match on July 23, urgently needs a goalkeeper. Barcelona will cover most of ter Stegen's wages, with the final outcome hinging on resolving the tax dispute.

Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasili, 30, has completed a free transfer to Saudi side Diriyah, signing a two-year deal, according to German Sky Sports journalist Pletenberg.

Shanghai Shenhua goalkeeper coach Tony Roberts, who has trained Emiliano Martinez and Mike Maignan, considers them the top two goalkeepers of this World Cup and expects a thrilling final showdown.

Borussia Dortmund are pushing to sign Genk's 18-year-old Greek attacking midfielder Karetsas for around €35 million, with Adeyemi's impending transfer to Barcelona expected to help fund the move.

In the World Cup quarter-final where England beat Norway 2-1, Bellingham's equalizer sparked controversy. BBC 3D replay showed the ball's trajectory deviated at the overhead camera cable. The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time with England 0-1 down. Norway players protested the ball touched the cable, but play continued and England scored via Bellingham.

According to Bild, Benfica is in negotiations to sign Palhinha, though no agreement has been reached. They plan to pay around €25 million, and Bayern has largely agreed to the transfer fee. However, an investment exceeding €20 million would put the transfer among the top 10 in club history, and the player is over 30 with an annual salary of around €8.5 million, requiring consideration. New coach Marco Silva is the driving force behind the move. Palhinha played for Benfica from 2013 to 2022, with multiple loan spells. If completed, this would mark a return to his parent club. Benfica finished third in the Portuguese league last season, lost the Champions League playoff to Real Madrid, the cup final to Porto, and the Allianz Cup semi-final to Braga. Rivals Sporting have also been linked with interest. Palhinha has no future at Bayern under Kompany, having made just 25 appearances. He left for London in 2025, and his current value is around half of the €49.5 million transfer fee Bayern paid two years ago.

African media TUKO reported that South African international Adams was still exchanging messages with friends hours before his passing. Leaked social media chat logs show a friend saying "I love you, brother" and Adams responding "I love you too." Hours later, the friend mourned: We talked daily, but yesterday was our last; death is my enemy.

Benfica are negotiating a roughly €25 million move for former youth player Joao Palhinha, with Bayern close to approving the transfer as Marco Silva pushes for the deal despite interest from Sporting CP.

MilanNews.it journalist Pasotto reports that Amorim's training sessions are as short as 45 minutes but are high-intensity, demanding full player effort. Unlike Allegri's approach of waiting for counterattacks, Amorim's tactics emphasize aggression, pressing, and rapid ball recovery, which require sufficient physical fitness.

Lip-reading expert Nicola Hickling deciphered England manager Thomas Tuchel's fierce criticism of his players during the drinks break in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. He lambasted them for being rigid, lacking movement, and demanded they speed up, listen to instructions, and focus on the ball. He specifically emphasized to Gordon that his best position is on the right, and warned, "This is the last chance; lose and we're out." After the break, England showed no improvement: Stones lost the ball, nearly gifting Haaland a chance, which Pickford came out to clear. Norway then took the lead through Schjelderup. Bellingham equalized just before halftime and scored again in extra time to complete the comeback. Tuchel admitted after the match, "We were lucky," expressing dissatisfaction with sloppy ball handling and slow pace. Bellingham felt the criticism might be justified but noted the opponent was strong. Tuchel later changed his tune, praising players for doing "whatever it takes," saying he has fallen in love with this team.

England rallied from a goal down to beat Norway 2-1 on July 12, with Bellingham scoring both goals. Duan Xuan praised his match-winning display while noting concerns over Rice’s condition, Kane’s fatigue, and England’s unresolved right-back problem.

Borussia Dortmund have secured a verbal commitment from Genk's 18-year-old midfielder Karetsas, but the Belgian club insist on a €35M fee and have turned down every bid. Talks continue as Dortmund seek a breakthrough.

Manchester United are navigating a tricky transfer window as they seek to strengthen the squad while adhering to financial constraints. Although rumors have surfaced linking them with Tchouameni and Baleba, the club is pivoting away from the big-name shopping spree approach championed by earlier regimes.