Cristiano Ronaldo's first goal in the World Cup knockout stage and substitute Goncalo Ramos's late winner helped Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic round of 32 fixture on Thursday.
Cabo Verde has already achieved more than almost anyone expected at this World Cup, reaching the round of 32 unbeaten to set up a meeting with Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina in Miami.
Top contenders continued to make their mark at Wimbledon on Thursday as Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina all advanced comfortably to the third round.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said he will take time to consider his future in the role following his side's round-of-32 exit from the World Cup against Brazil.
Harry Kane scored twice as England rallied from a goal down to beat Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, but an even tougher challenge awaits against co-host Mexico.
Bayern Munich have signed Ismael Saibari from reigning Dutch champions PSV, adding one of the World Cup's standout attackers to Vincent Kompany's squad, the German club announced on Wednesday.
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty deep into extra time as Belgium recovered from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and reach the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
Jannik Sinner continued his Wimbledon title defense with a hard-fought 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday to reach the third round.
Spain will be without two key players for its World Cup round-of-32 match against Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday, but Lamine Yamal looks likely to play an increasingly important role for coach Luis de la Fuente.
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that his club has made an offer for Atletico Madrid's Argentine international striker Julian Alvarez.
Atletico Madrid on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Spain international left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract until the end of June 2030.
Alexander Zverev overcame a stern challenge from Belgian youngster Alexander Blockx to reach the second round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, winning 6-4, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (0) in around three hours.
Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has appeared to rule himself out of replacing Julian Nagelsmann as Germany national team coach in the wake of its shock World Cup round-of-32 exit after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay on Monday.