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09
Jul
Some knockout ties need no selling. France versus Morocco at a World Cup makes its own case, and both dressing rooms know precisely why.
Three years on from that 2022 semi-final in Qatar – the night Morocco's fairytale collided with Les Bleus and stopped – the sides meet again, this time in the quarter-finals, on Thursday 9 July at 9pm BST. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, just south of Boston, stages the rematch.
The framing has shifted, though: Morocco arrive as genuine contenders rather than gatecrashers, and France as favourites still chasing that trophy that slipped away in 2022.
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07
Jul
While most of Europe is still on its summer break, UEFA’s European club football is already back. On 9th July 2026, six ties among twelve clubs will kick off the new UEFA Europa League qualification season, more than two full months before the league phase begins.
Although many of these games go unnoticed, the stakes could not be higher for the clubs involved. For example, for countries like Iceland, Moldova, Ireland, and more, a run through qualifying could be a game-changing opportunity, because it brings in more revenue than an entire domestic season. It also puts a small club’s name...
06
Jul
The last day of the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Tuesday, 7 July, will feature two matches. For the first one, Argentina and Egypt will come together on the field of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, currently branded as Atlanta Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia. The local kick off time is 12:00 pm, or 5:00 pm BST. In the UK, you can watch it on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.
Argentina made it into the knockout stage as the lead of Group J, then played against Cape Verde in the round of 32 and won 3 - 2....
05
Jul
Mexico face England in their Round of 16 knockout match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 01:00 UK time on Monday, 6th July at Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico breezed through to the Round of 16 after defeating Ecuador 2–0. Meanwhile, England narrowly escaped defeat after captain Harry Kane scored two goals against DR Congo in the last 15 minutes.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Mexico vs England betting odds below, along with a preview of the top betting markets available for this match.
Mexico vs England Betting Odds
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04
Jul
Before the 36-team league phase kicks off, 52 clubs have to win their way in through a summer of Champions League qualifiers, played out over two legs between clubs you might not know yet and a few you definitely do.
For the champions of Europe's smaller leagues it is the only route to the top table. For bigger names who slipped up at home, it is a nervy detour they would rather avoid. Either way, it all starts on 7 July.
Odds are live now, so you can back every qualifying tie on our Champions League betting page.
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04
Jul
FIFA World Cup 2026 continues its knockout stage and is moving onto the round of 16 starting from Saturday, 4 July until Tuesday, 7 July. Brazil and Norway will meet on Monday, 5 July. The local kick off time is 4:00 pm, or 9:00 pm BST for the UK audiences. In the UK, you can watch it on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.
After advancing to the knockout stage as the top of Group C, Brazil played Japan in the round of 32 and won 2 - 1. Norway took second place in Group I and later defeated Ivory...
03
Jul
The last time France and Paraguay met at a World Cup, back in 1998, it took a 114th-minute golden goal from Laurent Blanc to separate them, and France went on to lift the trophy.
They meet again on Saturday 4 July at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, kick-off 10pm UK time for another great Round of 16 match. Ninety minutes, maybe more, decides who takes on Canada or Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Below, we've laid out the Paraguay vs France betting odds in full, with every market explained in plain English so you get the full picture before placing your bet.
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03
Jul
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off the round of 16 with a clash between hosts Canada and Morocco. Their fixture is scheduled for Saturday, 4th July at 6 PM (BST). While the Houston Stadium will witness it live, UK viewers can catch all the action on the BBC and ITV.
The hosts have one draw, one loss and two victories in the competition so far. Meanwhile, Morocco has three wins and one draw. Considering their performance and team form, Morocco has a slight advantage, so Canada must fight for their spot.
Here are all the details of the Canada...
02
Jul
The round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup set off with the most fascinating match-up and even more bewildering results. The next opponent Portugal faces is France, and the match is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd at 12 AM (BST). Viewers in the UK can catch the action live from the Toronto Stadium on BBC and ITV.
Portugal currently has a single win with 2 draws under their belt, while Croatia have two victories and a defeat. While Portugal has a slight edge, Croatia has proven it can put up a tough fight. Want to bet on this fixture?...