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Lammens' rebound error hands Spain late winner to eliminate Belgium at World Cup
Substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold a long-range Pau Cubarsí shot, allowing Mikel Merino to tap in an 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Thibaut Courtois had kept a clean sheet before leaving injured in the 71st minute.
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Seven goals in four games: Haaland leads Norway to World Cup quarterfinal against England
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup, including a late winner against Ivory Coast and a brace to eliminate Brazil, placing Norway in a quarterfinal showdown with England and himself in contention for the Golden Boot.
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AFA hit by hackers who sent emails blasting 'corrupt refereeing' after Argentina's win over Egypt
The Argentine Football Association confirmed its official email accounts were compromised after unauthorised messages were sent to journalists alleging 'corrupt refereeing' decided Argentina's controversial last-16 victory over Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.
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Courtois reveals thigh injury cost him his place as Belgium fall to Spain in World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was substituted in tears in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper insisting he felt able to continue. Replacement Senne Lammens then gifted Mikel Merino the decisive goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.
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Guehi and Rice return to training to boost England ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway
Marc Guehi and Declan Rice both trained with England's squad in Miami on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, easing fears over a hamstring injury and a stomach bug respectively.
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France to face Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-finals, two years after Euro
Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals by beating Belgium 2-1 thanks to a goal from Mikel Merino in the 88th minute, and will face France in a rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final.
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Merino's 88th-minute header snatches Spain's World Cup semi-final spot as Belgium's Courtois exits injured
Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 Spain victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, condemning the Red Devils to elimination after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured in the second half.
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De Ketelaere's header ends Spain goalkeeper Simón's record 650-minute World Cup shutout streak
Charles De Ketelaere headed Belgium level in the 41st minute of their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Friday, ending Unai Simón's record 650-minute scoreless run — the longest in World Cup history — and snapping Spain's six consecutive clean sheets at the tournament.
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Belgium lose Courtois to injury and concede as Spain edge World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a right leg injury in the 71st minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles, with replacement Senne Lammens conceding Mikel Merino's rebound goal to put Spain 2-1 ahead.
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Courtois in tears as injury forces Belgium keeper off against Spain in World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was visibly distressed after being forced off during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday, casting doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Courtois stretchered off in tears as injury blow darkens Belgium's World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a leg injury in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, leaving the pitch visibly emotional and being replaced by Manchester United's Senne Lammens on his World Cup debut.
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Dembélé announces Zaïre-Emery will get minutes in World Cup semi-final
Warren Zaïre-Emery made an impressive substitute appearance in France's quarter-final victory over Morocco (2-0), impressing Deschamps and his teammates. Ousmane Dembélé has assured that the PSG midfielder will play again before the tournament ends.
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Solbakken insists Norway vs England is more than a Haaland-Kane duel at World Cup quarter-final
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has played down the individual rivalry between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, stressing collective effort will decide which nation reaches the semi-finals.
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Belgium lose captain Tielemans to warmup injury before World Cup quarter-final against Spain
Youri Tielemans was ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday after picking up an injury during pregame warmups, with Hans Vanaken stepping in to replace the Aston Villa midfielder.
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New Portugal boss Jesus tells Ronaldo he must earn his place after World Cup exit
Jorge Jesus, appointed as Portugal head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo remains wanted internationally but stopped short of guaranteeing him a call-up, saying selection will depend on form and what Ronaldo himself decides.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus refuses to rule out Ronaldo international return
Jorge Jesus, appointed Portugal manager after their World Cup 2026 exit, says Cristiano Ronaldo's international career is not finished — and he will call up the 39-year-old if he is fit and eligible.
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Tielemans injured in warm-up, misses Belgium vs Spain World Cup quarter-final
Belgium suffer a major blow before their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Spain: Youri Tielemans, set to start in midfield, was injured during the warm-up.
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Man United's £38m Ederson signing in doubt after knee issue emerges in medical
Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after an underlying knee problem was flagged during a medical examination in the UK, though some reports suggest the deal is still alive.
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Konsa backs himself to silence Haaland as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Ezri Konsa has expressed full confidence in his ability to contain Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, noting Haaland has failed to score in his last four matches against Aston Villa.
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Tielemans ruled out in warm-up as Belgium hand Vanaken start against Spain
Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final starting XI against Spain after picking up an injury in the warm-up, with Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken named as his replacement just 12 minutes before kick-off.
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