Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann resigned after Germany's early World Cup elimination and the DFB has formally begun discussions with Jürgen Klopp about the national coach post.
- Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks and said he is ready to consider the job while noting his long-term role with Red Bull will require negotiation.
- Argentina survived a dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde in Miami to reach the round of 16, a match amplified by Lionel Messi's local MLS profile with Inter Miami.
- Egypt won its first-ever World Cup knockout match by beating Australia on penalties to advance and set up a likely clash with Argentina in the next round.
- England is finalizing preparations for its Mexico City tie by hiding its team hotel and issuing sleep aids to players, and the UK government extended pub opening hours for the match night to keep fans watching.