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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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England's 3-2 win over Mexico witnessed from the heart of a 25,000-strong street party in Mexico City
Mirror journalist David Raven watched England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory from the Angel of Independence in Mexico City, where 25,000 fans gathered for what he describes as the biggest street party in a generation — and England supporters were welcomed into the celebrations.
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Olise facing suspension threat against Morocco as FFF appeals to FIFA
Booked during France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay, Michael Olise risks automatic suspension in the semi-final if he receives another yellow card on Thursday. The French Football Federation has filed an appeal with FIFA to have the caution overturned.
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Tuchel blasts refereeing after England's qualification against Mexico
Qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals at Mexico's expense, England saw manager Thomas Tuchel launch a scathing attack on referee Alireza Faghani and VAR officials, whom he suspects of bias.
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Trump praises Kane as 10-man England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Harry Kane scored his sixth goal of the tournament — a 60th-minute penalty — as 10-man England edged Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to set up a last-eight tie with Norway, drawing praise from US president Donald Trump.
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Trump hails Kane as 'GREAT' after England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to praise Harry Kane shortly after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, a win that sends the Three Lions into a World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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Cunha admits Brazil exit is hardest day of his life after Norway stun Ancelotti's side
Matheus Cunha was left heartbroken as Brazil fell 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup last 16 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring twice late on to end Carlo Ancelotti's side's tournament hopes.
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Bellingham double fires 10-man England past Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca — the first time the Three Lions have won there — despite finishing with 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card. England face Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Bellingham's brace and Kane's penalty send 10-man England past Mexico in World Cup thriller
Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals despite playing 40 minutes with 10 men.
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Owen, Cole and a 289-goal striker: Newcastle's most expensive signings in the Premier League era
Newcastle United have broken their transfer record several times since the Premier League began. From Michael Owen's £16.8m arrival from Real Madrid to Andy Cole's inspired £1.75m signing from Bristol City, the club has a rich history of marquee deals.
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FIFA Overturns Balogun Suspension After Trump's Direct Calls to Infantino; Belgium and World Football Outraged
FIFA's appeals commission lifted the suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun, who had been sent off in the previous match, following several direct phone calls from Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The decision, made on the eve of the United States–Belgium Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, triggered widespread international outcry.
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10-man England survive two penalties and 11 minutes of injury time to beat Mexico
England secured a World Cup quarter-final place with a hard-fought victory over Mexico in the early hours for UK viewers, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting a penalty despite Jarell Quansah's red card.
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Bellingham double sends 10-man England past Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a third as England edged Mexico 3-2 in a chaotic World Cup last-16 tie, despite Jarell Quansah's red card and a bench brawl. England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals.
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Trump hails Kane a 'great player' after 10-man England survive Azteca thriller to beat Mexico 3-2
Donald Trump praised Harry Kane on Truth Social after England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico at the Azteca, where Kane scored a penalty to restore a two-goal lead moments after Jarell Quansah was sent off.
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Faghani's two penalties and Quansah red card spark referee row after England edge Mexico 3-2
Referee Alireza Faghani divided opinion with a string of contentious VAR-assisted decisions in England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico, prompting a furious post-match rant from Thomas Tuchel and calls from fans to appoint Faghani for the final.
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Bellingham scores twice in two minutes at Azteca to join Maradona in World Cup history
Jude Bellingham became the first player to score a World Cup brace at Estadio Azteca since Diego Maradona in 1986, netting twice in two minutes as England beat Mexico in the round of 16 at Mexico City Stadium.
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