England turn to Sam Allardyce to transform their fortunes, July 28
A thoroughly disappointing Euro 2016 campaign has led the FA to appoint Sam Allardyce as Hodgson's successor, with the former Sunderland manager likely to bring a no-nonsense approach and zero tolerance towards those who fail to deliver in an England shirt.

Iceland pulled off a massive soccer upset on Monday, June 27
Iceland pulled off one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history by beating England 2-1 in the round of 16 on Monday, continuing the astonishing run of the smallest nation at the tournament.

Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team, June 27
Lionel Messi says it's over. He's retiring from Argentina's national team. After losing three previous Copa America finals, Lionel Messi on Sunday night had another chance to win. Argentina and Chile were locked in a scoreless tie, and the match would be decided by penalty kicks.

USA Defeated 1-0 by Colombia in 2016 Copa America Centenario Third Place Match, June 25
The U.S. Men's National Team secured a second fourth place finish in its Copa America history after a 1-0 loss to Colombia at University of Phoenix Stadium in the teams' final match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario.