Spain vs Belgium

Rodri has completed a £65.4m move from Manchester City to Barcelona, rejecting a direct approach from Real Madrid's José Mourinho, who has since admitted he sensed 'doubts' in the World Cup-winning captain. Barcelona now plan to groom the 30-year-old as Sergio Busquets' long-term successor, while City move to replace him and Real Madrid's Mourinho reboot takes an early credibility hit.

Paris St-Germain have signed World Cup final matchwinner Ferran Torres from Barcelona for a reported €50m, the latest piece in a summer spending spree that also includes Maghnes Akliouche and Mika Godts. The deal raises fresh questions about Barcelona's finances and PSG's growing dominance of European football.

Crystal Palace are in advanced talks to sign Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo for around $15m, a fee that would set a new club-record sale for the MLS side and beat out interest from Germany, Spain and England. The move comes despite Pochettino leaving the 19-year-old out of his World Cup squad.

Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as head coach through Euro 2028, replacing Rudi Garcia after the Red Devils' World Cup quarter-final exit. With zero senior international management experience, Van Bommel faces an immediate examination against Italy, France and Turkey.

Argentina recovered from Anthony Gordon's opener to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late from Lionel Messi assists, sending the holders into the final against Spain.

Charles De Ketelaere ended Spain's World Cup shutout run at 650 minutes. Spain still beat Belgium 2-1 and responded with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France.

Kylian Mbappe started France's semi-final against Spain after describing his quarter-final ankle problem as a knock. France lost 2-0 and Mbappe did not add to his eight tournament goals.

Mauricio Pochettino kicked a bottle rack after Belgium retook the lead before half-time. Belgium ultimately beat the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16.