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UEFA condemns FIFA's decision to overturn Balogun red card ban as 'unjustifiable'
UEFA has released a strongly-worded statement attacking FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after receiving a red card.
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Glasner takes charge at Nottingham Forest after Pereira sacked two minutes before contract clause expired
Oliver Glasner has been appointed Nottingham Forest head coach after Vitor Pereira was dismissed via email just two minutes before a contractual clause was due to expire. Glasner arrives having won the FA Cup and Conference League with Crystal Palace.
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Bellingham brace fires England past Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England survived a frantic comeback to beat Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City on Sunday, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in the first half to set up a famous World Cup win at the Azteca — only the third competitive defeat Mexico have ever suffered at the stadium.
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Henderson taken to hospital with wrist injury after freak post-match accident at World Cup
Jordan Henderson suffered a suspected wrist injury after falling over an advertising board during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Mexico, with manager Thomas Tuchel confirming the midfielder was taken to hospital for assessment.
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Balogun Reinstated by FIFA: Belgian Press Denounces Scandal Before Round of 16 Against United States
FIFA's disciplinary commission annulled Folarin Balogun's suspension, making him available for the Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle. Belgian media has erupted in unified outrage, pointing to alleged political pressure from the White House on FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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England fans party until dawn after Bellingham and Kane seal 3-2 thriller against Mexico
England supporters across the country celebrated deep into the night after the Three Lions beat Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup clash at the Azteca, with pubs permitted to stay open until 5am under a special government extension.
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Blatter accuses FIFA of bowing to Trump after Balogun red card ban suspended
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly criticised successor Gianni Infantino after the governing body suspended Folarin Balogun's automatic one-game ban, reportedly following a call from US president Donald Trump. Balogun is now free to play against Belgium in the round of 16.
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Ochoa retires in tears at the Azteca as 10-man England stun Mexico 3-2 at World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa confirmed his immediate retirement after Mexico's 3-2 last-16 defeat to England at the Azteca Stadium, ending a 23-year career that included 153 caps and six World Cup appearances.
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Henderson suffers wrist injury in post-match celebrations after England beat Mexico
Jordan Henderson hurt his wrist after falling while jumping over advertising boards during England's post-match celebrations following their World Cup win over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the injury is serious and said it remains unclear whether Henderson will need a procedure.
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Konsa credits England 'brotherhood' after 10-man Three Lions survive Azteca thriller to beat Mexico
Ezri Konsa has attributed England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca to a sense of squad unity, after adapting from centre-back to right-back following Jarell Quansah's second-half red card.
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Belgium appeal Fifa's last-minute decision to lift Balogun's red-card ban before USA clash
Belgium's football association has been granted the right to appeal Fifa's controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, hours before the USA face Belgium in a World Cup round of 16 tie at Seattle Stadium. Both sides were asked to submit arguments just 12 hours before kick-off.
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Anderson dedicates England's World Cup win over Mexico to his late mother Helen
Elliot Anderson paid an emotional tribute to his mother Helen, who died of cancer in April, after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Neymar ends international career in tears after Brazil's World Cup elimination
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Norway (1-2) at MetLife Stadium, Brazil loses more than a match: Neymar, 34, announced the end of his international career, remaining the Seleção's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals.
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Aguirre steps down as Mexico boss after England's historic Azteca victory
Javier Aguirre has left his role as Mexico manager following their World Cup defeat to England at the Azteca Stadium, with assistant Rafa Marquez set to take charge in a succession plan agreed before the tournament.
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England reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico
England secured their place in the World Cup 2026 last eight with a 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico on Sunday, setting up a quarter-final clash against Norway in Miami. France, meanwhile, will face Morocco in Boston.
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Brazilian fans demand Ancelotti sacking and call for Guardiola after shock Norway exit
Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup in a 2-1 round-of-16 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The result has prompted widespread calls from Brazilian supporters for Carlo Ancelotti to be dismissed and replaced by Pep Guardiola.
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Rooney's blunt verdict on past England teams after Bellingham's World Cup dig
Wayne Rooney told the BBC that previous England squads 'never showed up' after Jude Bellingham suggested they would have 'crumbled' under pressure — comments made following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium to reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Henderson stretchered off with wrist injury during England's World Cup celebrations after 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was rushed to hospital after injuring his wrist during England's on-pitch celebrations following their 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel described it as "quite a serious injury" and said a procedure may be required.
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Bellingham's brace and Kane's penalty fire England past Mexico at the Azteca
England survived a nervy finish to beat World Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice before half-time and Harry Kane converting a penalty to seal a quarter-final place against Norway.
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Bellingham scores twice in two minutes as England edge Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham struck twice in two minutes and Harry Kane added his sixth goal of the tournament as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium, booking a World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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