Spanish head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team's resilience and relentless development, believing they have what it takes to beat France in their upcoming match. Belgian coach Rudy García expressed pride in his players despite their elimination from the tournament.

In the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on July 10, Spain narrowly defeated Belgium 2-1. Spain's goals came from Fabián Ruiz in the 30th minute and Mikel Merino in the 88th minute, while Belgium scored through Charles De Ketelaere in the 41st minute.

Spain advances to the semifinal to face defending champion France, with the match scheduled for July 14.

De la Fuente said: "This team continues to develop and the players never stop believing. I feel greatly honored to coach a team so determined and eager. From here, we will work hard to beat France. We have reason to believe we can overcome them."

García stated: "It's unfortunate we couldn't take the game to extra time, but we remain united as a team and won't blame anyone. I'm very proud of our players. We've shown that Belgium is one of the best teams in this World Cup. We could have gone even further."

Vinicius Junior, Brazil's forward, apologized to fans via Instagram and pledged to keep fighting after the team's disappointing World Cup 2026 performance, as they were eliminated in the Round of 16. Brazil crashed out after losing to Norway 2-1, marking the five-time world champions' sixth consecutive failure to reach the World Cup semi-finals since their last title in 2002. In part of his post, Vinicius wrote: "Staying silent doesn't feel right, but I needed 2-3 days to process this. Wearing the national team jersey is the greatest pride of my life, and being knocked out in the Round of 16 is a feeling hard to describe. I know how much I prepared and how committed I was. The disappointment is overwhelming. We had a strong enough team that should have done better, but we didn't. I apologize, and I will fight for our dream to return to the top of the world once again."

Manchester United has reportedly cancelled its agreement to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta after the player failed his latest medical examination. Sky Sports Italy reported that the English Premier League club decided to pull out of the transfer of Ederson, a midfielder from Italian Serie A side Atalanta, following concerns raised in the medical tests.

In early June, Manchester United had reached an agreement with Atalanta to purchase Ederson for £35 million, and an initial medical examination had been conducted. However, the Red Devils appeared unconvinced by the results.

Ederson was subsequently called up to Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad to replace injured Wesley. Manchester United had agreed to allow the 26-year-old player to undergo a more detailed medical examination after completing his international duties.

However, recent reports indicate that Manchester United decided to cancel the deal after reviewing the medical results, as Ederson appeared to have knee problems that were too concerning to overlook.

Reports also suggest that Atalanta believes Ederson is in good health and is willing to welcome the midfielder back into their team plans.

Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as its new head coach on a contract through 2030, replacing Roberto Martinez who left the position after the 2026 World Cup ended in a Round of 16 exit. The 71-year-old Jesus has managed top clubs across several countries, most recently guiding Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title last season while working alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. This marks Jesus's first national team coaching role. He will begin his tenure by leading Portugal through the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, followed by Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. When asked about Ronaldo, Jesus said: "I haven't spoken with Cristiano yet, but he won't be a problem for the national team or for me. As long as he's in the right condition, I will select him under the conditions I consider best for the national team."

Better World Green (BWG) has reaffirmed its leadership in comprehensive industrial waste management by participating in the signing of a memorandum of understanding on "Closed-Loop Resource Management for the Map Ta Phut Industrial Complex Group." The ceremony took place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Sirikitti National Convention Center's Ballroom 1-2.

The MOU represents a major collaborative effort between the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and 24 leading national partner companies to jointly advance sustainable resource management. Industry Minister Varawut Silpaarcha presided over the opening of the I-EA-T Fair 2026 with the theme "One Mind, One I-EA-T Powering Global Industry" and participated in a panel discussion with Melinda Good, World Bank Division Director for Thailand and Myanmar, titled "Decoding Global Uncertainty: Creating Competitive Advantage for Thailand's Industrial Future."

The collaboration aims to implement circular economy and closed-loop resource management principles at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Complex, focusing on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental protection. All parties commit to promoting the reuse of waste materials as energy and resource alternatives, significantly reducing the volume of waste requiring final disposal.

Chaipruk Thongpiem, manager of BWG's Alternative Energy Center, signed the agreement on behalf of the company. Although located outside the Map Ta Phut complex, BWG brings advanced technological capabilities to recover value from waste materials and produce energy, alternative resources, and high-value products aligned with circular economy principles.

Under the MOU framework, BWG will provide information on its capabilities and technology for recovering, processing, and restoring waste materials. The company will support research, analysis, and feasibility assessments for utilizing waste from Map Ta Phut factories. BWG is also prepared to participate in pilot projects and studies promoting circular economy and industrial symbiosis among manufacturers. This collaboration marks another significant step for BWG in advancing Thailand's industrial growth while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Yadea Technology (Thailand) Company Limited, the manufacturer and distributor of Yadea electric motorcycles in Thailand, held a press conference on July 10 to unveil its first electric motorcycles in the country at Pathaleya in Bangkok. Yang Xiaofei, Chief Executive Officer of Yadea Technology (Thailand) Limited, announced the launch of the Yadea GT80 and GT80-P models under the concept of "New Freedom, Go Further." He highlighted that Yadea is the world's leading smart electric vehicle brand with a global business foundation and has been the number one seller of two-wheeled electric vehicles for nine consecutive years.

The timing of this launch is significant as consumers increasingly seek alternatives to reduce daily commuting costs, especially with rising fuel prices. Market research shows that many consumers want electric vehicles with longer ranges and higher speeds, particularly those transitioning from petrol to electric motorcycles, including urban commuters and daily riders.

The Yadea GT80 and GT80-P stand out by combining three key innovations: performance, design, and safety technology. Both models feature a powerful 3,000W motor reaching maximum speeds of 90 kilometers per hour and LFP lithium batteries for everyday use. The GT80 has a 72V 50Ah battery with a maximum range of 110 kilometers per charge, while the GT80-P features a 72V 80Ah battery (72V 50Ah + 72V 30Ah) with a maximum range of 170 kilometers per charge. Charging time is 8-10 hours from 0-100%, or 2-3 hours with fast charging.