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Retired Lioness Jill Scott urges under-16 social media ban: 'Swap screens for sport'
Former England midfielder Jill Scott, who earned 161 caps across an 18-year career, has backed government plans to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, arguing that sport provides the human connection and mental health benefits that endless scrolling cannot.
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France face Morocco in World Cup quarter-final with semi-final spot at stake
France and Morocco meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9 at 9pm UK time, with the winner advancing to a World Cup semi-final on July 14 in Dallas against either Spain or Belgium.
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England vs Mexico draws 45 million US viewers — more than USA's own World Cup exit
England's round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca peaked at nearly 45 million viewers in the United States, surpassing the 42 million who watched the US side lose 4-1 to Belgium on Monday.
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Yamal eyes semi-final before Belgium quarter-final
On the eve of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Lamine Yamal is already looking ahead to a potential semi-final against France or Morocco, his father's country of origin, while displaying confidence for the road ahead.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win as France-Morocco referee row deepens
Keir Starmer has suggested England's World Cup win could trigger an extra bank holiday, while France vs Morocco's quarter-final has been engulfed in controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team.
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FIFA rule change months ago handed top four seeds easier World Cup semi-final routes
A FIFA rule announced in November 2025 guaranteed that Spain, Argentina, France and England could not meet each other before the semi-finals, provided each won their group — a condition all four fulfilled.
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Twenty players on suspension tightrope as World Cup quarter-finals approach
With yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals under FIFA's revised rules, 20 players across the remaining eight nations risk missing the semi-finals if booked in the last eight. Morocco and England have five players each walking the disciplinary tightrope.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Two journalists come to blows during France-Morocco World Cup press conference
In Boston, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, two journalists exchanged blows during the Moroccan team's press conference, interrupting Brahim Diaz and forcing FIFA officials to intervene.
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Letexier abandoned by peers after controversial Argentina-Egypt refereeing
Following an official complaint from the Egyptian Football Association to FIFA, several renowned former referees — Graham Scott, Mark Clattenburg and Tony Chapron — have publicly criticized François Letexier's decisions during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match (3-2).
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Burn reveals Haaland record that could make him England's secret weapon in World Cup quarter-final
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has held Erling Haaland to just one goal in 10 Premier League appearances, a record that could prove crucial as England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Rooney names the only job that would lure him back into football management
Wayne Rooney says he would immediately join Michael Carrick's coaching staff at Manchester United if asked, calling it a 'no-brainer' — but insists he is not actively seeking a return to management after a difficult spell in the dugout.
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Rashford, Mainoo and three others to miss Man Utd pre-season as Carrick begins first full campaign
Manchester United return to pre-season training on Thursday without at least five players still involved in the 2026 World Cup, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first full campaign in charge following a third-placed Premier League finish.
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Maguire, Shaw and United's contract fringe players face defining pre-season at Carrington
Manchester United's first wave of players returned to Carrington on Monday for pre-season training under Michael Carrick, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw among those entering the final year of their contracts and needing strong campaigns to secure their futures.
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Rogers and Burn insist Henderson could still play at World Cup despite wrist fracture
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery in Kansas City after fracturing his wrist in England's 3-2 Round of 16 win over Mexico, but teammates Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn say the 36-year-old has not ruled out returning to action before the tournament ends.
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Doué to start against Morocco as Deschamps makes another XI change for quarterfinals
Désiré Doué is expected to replace Bradley Barcola in France's starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday. Aurélien Tchouameni, not fully recovered from a thigh injury, remains on the bench.
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Saibari Out, Morocco Deprived of Top Scorer for France Clash
Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals since the start of the tournament, will not be available for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday. His thigh injury, sustained against Canada, has not healed in time.
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Man United contact Ryerson's camp as Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni
Manchester United have held renewed contact with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, while Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni for £85m as United push to rebuild their midfield.
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Barnes urges Liverpool to extend Van Dijk's contract as Elliott handed fresh start under Iraola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has called on the club to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract, warning that Iraola will need senior leaders after the departures of Salah, Konate and Robertson. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott is set for a chance to impress the new head coach in pre-season.
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Palmer returns as five Chelsea stars miss Alonso's first pre-season session due to World Cup
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first Chelsea training session at Cobham on Thursday, but at least five players remain absent due to World Cup commitments. Cole Palmer, omitted from England's squad, is among those available to the new head coach.
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