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2030 World Cup Final: Casablanca's Grand Stadium Dethrones Bernabéu in the Race
Long favored to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, the Santiago Bernabéu now faces serious competition from Morocco's future Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, which will have 115,000 seats and enjoys significant backing within FIFA.
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Alvarez wonderstrike sends Argentina past Switzerland to set up England semi-final
Julian Alvarez's stunning long-range strike in extra time sealed a 3-1 win for Argentina over Switzerland in Kansas, setting up a World Cup semi-final showdown with England in Atalanta on Wednesday, July 15.
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United face Ederson medical doubt while Greenwood sale could net £13m windfall
Manchester United's £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is in doubt after a reported knee issue emerged during his medical, while a sell-on clause could earn the club up to £13.3m if Mason Greenwood leaves Marseille for Atletico Madrid or Fenerbahce.
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Bellingham fires back at Tuchel after brace sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice to drag England past Norway 2-1 after extra-time in Miami, then publicly challenged manager Thomas Tuchel's claim that the side were lucky — drawing a swift response from the German coach.
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Norway boss insists Spidercam struck Bellingham's equaliser despite FIFA sensor data
Stale Solbakken has pushed back against FIFA's official statement, maintaining the ball visibly hit the overhead camera wire before Jude Bellingham's leveller in England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway.
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Embolo sent off for simulation as 10-man Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarters
Breel Embolo was reduced to ten men after receiving a second yellow card for diving in the 72nd minute of Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, with VAR overturning the original foul call against Leandro Paredes.
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Antonio Rattín, whose 1966 World Cup defiance sparked red and yellow cards, dies at 89
Argentine football legend Antonio Rattín has died at 89. The former Boca Juniors captain's infamous dismissal at the 1966 World Cup quarterfinal against England directly led FIFA to introduce the red and yellow card system still used today.
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Arsenal snatch Spurs teenager Upson as Vinicius Jr set to stay at Real Madrid
Arsenal have reportedly beaten Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester City to sign 18-year-old Tottenham defender Elijah Upson, son of former England international Matthew Upson. Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior is expected to sign a new deal with Real Madrid after talks were agreed following Brazil's World Cup exit.
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Norway boss fumes as VAR ignores Bellingham's spidercam-assisted equaliser in World Cup exit
Norway manager Stål Solbakken has condemned VAR's failure to disallow Jude Bellingham's equaliser after the ball appeared to strike an overhead television cable and deflect into play, as England edged Norway 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Embolo sent off for simulation as VAR's mistaken identity rule rocks Switzerland against Argentina
Breel Embolo was dismissed for simulation after VAR overturned a yellow card shown to Argentina's Leandro Paredes and redirected it at the Swiss forward, reducing Switzerland to 10 men in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
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Embolo sent off for simulation in World Cup quarter-final as VAR overturns mistaken-identity call against Argentina
Breel Embolo was reduced to tears after receiving a second yellow card for simulation in Switzerland's 1-1 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Kansas City, with VAR reversing a foul call initially given against Leandro Paredes.
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Solbakken defends Haaland substitution as England end Norway's World Cup run
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken says Erling Haaland was physically spent when he was withdrawn in extra time against England, who won 2-1 in the quarterfinals as Jude Bellingham scored both goals.
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Tuchel admits England 'just got lucky' despite Bellingham brace sealing 2-1 win over Norway
Thomas Tuchel refused to temper his criticism after England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, insisting his side 'have to play better' despite Jude Bellingham scoring twice to complete a comeback win.
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Tuchel confirms Rice spent three days in bed before England's World Cup quarter-final win
Declan Rice started but was withdrawn at half-time of England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway in Miami, with Thomas Tuchel revealing the midfielder had been ill in bed for most of the previous three days.
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Schjelderup calls referee 'bitter' as FIFA rejects Norway's cable-strike protest over Bellingham equaliser
Norway's Andreas Schjelderup accused the referee of making 'bitter' decisions after England came from behind to win their World Cup quarter-final. FIFA dismissed Norway's claim that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should have been disallowed after the ball struck a camera cable.
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Beckham belts out Wonderwall with Romeo after England's 2-1 World Cup win over Norway
David Beckham joined thousands of jubilant supporters in singing the Oasis anthem after England sealed a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Norway in Miami, with wife Victoria and sons Romeo and Cruz at his side — though eldest son Brooklyn was absent amid the ongoing family rift.
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Tuchel reaches first England World Cup semi-final since 2018 but demands more after scrappy Norway win
Thomas Tuchel admitted England were 'lucky' and 'sloppy' despite a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway at Miami Stadium on Saturday that booked their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
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Alfie Haaland blames referee after Norway's controversial extra-time exit to England
Erling Haaland's father publicly criticised referee Clement Turpin after Norway were knocked out of the World Cup by England, who won 2-1 in extra time thanks to two Jude Bellingham goals, amid disputes over a disallowed Norwegian goal and a cable incident.
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Gary Lineker gate-crashes BBC coverage to back England's World Cup semi-final win
Gary Lineker made an unannounced return to BBC Sport a year after leaving the broadcaster, bursting into Micah Richards' segment following England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway that secured a World Cup semi-final place.
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Bellingham rescues England to World Cup semi-finals with extra-time brace
England qualified for the World Cup semi-finals by beating Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami on July 11, thanks to a decisive brace from Jude Bellingham. The Three Lions will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday, July 15.
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