World Cup Without Brazil, Germany and Argentina: The Old Hierarchy Has Fallen, Ronaldo Says Goodbye

England Beat Mexico With Ten Men and Are in the Quarterfinals

At the „Azteca“ stadium, England endured a real football battle and toppled hosts Mexico 3:2. Captain Harry Kane again carried the side on his back with two goals, and the English held on even a man down after a red card. The red card, a crowd of 80,000 fans and Mexican pressure - and they still went through. In the quarterfinals they face Norway and an in-form Erling Haaland. That's a duel worth waiting for.

Brazil Fall to Norway, Neymar Bids Farewell to the National Team

The five-time world champions Brazil went out already in the round of 16, beaten 2:1 by Norway led by Haaland. For the „Cariocas“ this is a new disappointment - for the first time since 1994 they didn't go far at a World Cup played in America. After the defeat, Neymar emotionally left the pitch and announced the end of his international career: „It's over.“ Coach Carlo Ancelotti, whose contract was recently extended to 2030, admitted the squad was the real thing, but the chances weren't taken. Brazil without a trophy, again - and the questions about Brazilian football are growing ever louder.

For the First Time in History: A Quarterfinal Without the Three Most Decorated Teams

Brazil fell to Norway, Germany were knocked out by Paraguay, Argentina didn't get far - and suddenly the World Cup got a quarterfinal without a single one of the three most decorated nations. This has never happened before in World Cup history. Is this the end of the old hierarchy in football, or just one strange year? Norway, who for decades weren't even at a finals, are now among the last eight. Sometimes football remembers that it can go differently than everyone expects.

Klopp Takes Over Germany After the Elimination

After Germany's disappointing elimination by Paraguay, Jürgen Klopp has been agreed as the new coach of the „panzers“, after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. The deal with the German federation is done, but the transition from his role at Red Bull is complicated and not yet finalised. Klopp, who won everything there is to win with Liverpool, returns to the bench after a break - this time a national one. Germany fell low at this World Cup; now they're seeking the biggest name in the coaching trade to lift them off the bottom.

Ronaldo Confirms: This Is My Last World Cup

At 41, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he is playing his last World Cup. „This will be my last World Cup,“ he said, and the question is whether he'll even make it to the next European Championship. Portugal were awaiting a round-of-16 duel with Spain - a long-standing rivalry where young Yamal said he doesn't care who's on the other side, even if it's Ronaldo. One era is slowly closing, and the next is already knocking at the door. Football waits for no one, not even the greatest.