The Al-Nassr forward tied his impending exit to a final push for 1,000 career goals and a shift away from 25 years of athletic sacrifice.

Algeria secured their first-ever WAFCON podium finish by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Rabat Olympic Stadium.

Lionel Messi traveled to Rosario for a private family funeral at the El Prado cemetery following the death of his father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi, at age 68.

Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Norway. The win secures England a place in the World Cup semifinals.

Mikel Merino's late strike secured Spain's semifinal spot in a match defined by physical setbacks, including a second-half injury to Thibaut Courtois.

Argentina secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time goal completed the rally after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi scored to erase a two-goal deficit.

Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book a round of 16 match against Canada. The result marks the earliest exit in Dutch history.