Yassine Bounou deserves a lot of credit today. Six saves against what seemed like a relentless France team at times.

Kylian Mbappé is what the kids call a dawg.

2026 WNBA All-Star Reserves: Sonia Citron Dominque Malonga Allisha Gray Nneka Ogwumike Rhyne Howard Kelsey Plum Kiki Iriafen Angel Reese Jonquel Jones Courtney Williams Marina Mabrey Jackie Young

The Las Vegas Aces have waived Chennedy Carter. They have also signed Justine Pissott.

That’ll do it. Belgium shuts (slams, really) the door on the USA. 4-1 and will go to the quarterfinals.

USA’s quarterfinal drought (as of now) looks like it could continue. USMNT hasn’t made it to the quarterfinals since 2002.

Skylar Diggins has taken to Instagram to voice frustrations with the Sky. She suggested she is coming off the bench along with a video. “And the crazy part about it all is I’ve been so quiet. I’ve been so good and quiet. I’ve been so good and quiet,” Diggins said.

Absolute scenes after this Mexico-England match. A lot of stellar football. England moves on to play Norway.

Getting very late for Mexico if it wants to score.

Jorge Sánchez yellow card now. This game has so much going on.

Mexico gets penalty kick. England yellow card. Mexico scores. Ice in their veins. It’s 3-2. This has to be one of the wildest matches of the entire World Cup, right?

Harry Kane. Ice in his veins. Puts England up 3-1 off the penalty.

England picks up a red card. Now down to 10 players.

Mexico strikes back. Goal on a free kick. Heck of a goal.

Jude Bellingham. That’s the post. 2 goals in 1:38 seconds. Wild stuff.

Olivia Miles (right calf) is questionable for tomorrow’s matchup against the Sun.

Honestly, I kind of questioned why Neymar was taking trash with so little time left and still needing at least one more goal.

Happy 4th to those who celebrate. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I'm at home today instead of covering today's Valkyries vs Dream matchup in person. However, perhaps it's for the best. Seven years ago, my dad had a stroke on July 4th, and this day has been hard since.

I’m so happy I got to witness and write about Cabo Verde’s journey. Truly earth-moving stuff. Blessed to have been there for some of their best moments. Will never forget it. Cannot wait to see them back at the World Cup again.

That’s it. Argentina moves on to Atlanta. An escape. But what a thriller! Amazing game. Cabo Verde should be so proud. Heck of a World Cup debut.

That Argentina goal was actually a Cabo Verde own goal. Oof.

Nope. Still going!

That is a header for the ages, Argentina.

That man ran into the stands after that goal. This Cabo Verde vs Argentina game. Tremendous.

Extra time! Cabo Verde. Argentina. And now my plan to go to sleep is officially cooked.

A'ja Wilson (right leg) is OUT for tonight's matchup against the Sky.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is the WNBA Coach of the Month for June. Minnesota has a 9-2 record in June.

Olivia Miles is the Rookie of the month for June. Miles wins back-to-back Rookie of the Month honors.

"The harassment, the hate, none of that is OK … There should never be question of character.” Caitlin Clark addressed the continued discourse surrounding the foul with Alyssa Thomas. ✍🏾 Heather Burns has more on Clark.

WNBA Players of the Month for June: — East: Caitlin Clark — West: A’ja Wilson This is Wilson’s 15th such award, an ongoing league-record she owns, and her second this season.

"I'm going to get fined for this but I don't care. Tonight, the officiating tonight was terrible, horrible. I don't know how many times Angel has to get beat up in the paint to get a foul called. I thought all 3 refs were terrible." - Jordin Canada #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

That is a rough stretch for Atlanta. Four-game losing streak. Now Valkyries, who are responsible for 2 of those recent losses, come to town on Saturday.

I need to digest this All-Star starter list a bit more, but one of the biggest omissions is zero Atlanta Dream starters. That’s surprising to me, especially for Rhyne Howard.

Here’s the 2026 WNBA All-Star voting breakdown:

2026 WNBA All-Star Starters: Aliyah Boston Olivia Miles Paige Bueckers Kelsey Mitchell Gabby Williams Caitlin Clark Jessica Shepard A’ja Wilson Natasha Howard Breanna Stewart

Kayla Thornton is going to the 305. She is Unrivaled.

From earlier today: Stephanie White denounced the racist abuse and death threats directed at Alyssa Thomas. Cyd Henderson has more. ⤵️

USA TODAY is on-site here in Atlanta for England vs DR Congo at 12:00 p.m. ET We've got all the LIVE updates from today’s match. ⤵️

The Lynx announce that Napheesa Collier has returned to team activities and is progressing in her rehab. Team will provide further updates when those are available.

USA TODAY is back on-site for World Cup action in Atlanta. We’re less than 90 minutes out from England vs DR Congo. Lots of white England kits already in the stands.

Alyssa Thomas called on the WNBA and Cathy Engelbert to take action after she was on the receiving end of death threats and online abuse. Cyd Henderson has the latest on Thomas’ comments today, what the league said in response and more.

A person with knowledge of the situation shared with USA TODAY Englebert reached out to Thomas last week. The person says texts were exchanged, and Englebert offered a call. She also asked league security to connect with the Mercury after hearing about the threats.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert released a statement, following Alyssa Thomas' comments today: “The WNBA vehemently condemns any and all forms of hate. The safety and well-being of everyone in our community is always the league’s top priority. We are aware of Alyssa Thomas’ comments … (1/2)

France vs Sweden on the TV while we wait for England’s prematch presser. World Cup on World Cup.

WNBA Players of the Week for Week 7 of the 2026 season: — West: Natasha Howard — East: Marina Mabrey

A’ja Wilson (right leg) is OUT for today’s Commissioner’s Cup vs the Liberty.

Saibari***

Morocco wins it, and Saibiri is shirtless. Holy wild ending, Batman.

To penalties we go — again. Second game of the day to head towards a shootout.

Put it on Netherlands-Morocco right now.