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10-man England survive Azteca scare to face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
England beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca despite finishing with ten men to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Norway — who stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 — on Saturday, July 11 in Miami.
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Tuchel demands FIFA consistency after Trump's Balogun red card reversal opens England appeal door
Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card following a private intervention by Donald Trump, arguing the U-turn creates grounds for England to appeal Jarell Quansah's dismissal against Mexico.
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Rooney empathises with Quansah after red card as 10-man England survive Mexico scare
Wayne Rooney has drawn on his own 2006 World Cup dismissal to offer sympathy for Jarell Quansah, who was sent off against Mexico before England held on to win 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca.
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Ten-man England survive Azteca hostility to edge Mexico 3-2 in World Cup thriller
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Jordan Pickford made a series of crucial saves as Thomas Tuchel's England held on for a 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, playing more than 40 minutes with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card.
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England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final after thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico
England are through to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Mexico, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting a penalty despite Jarell Quansah's red card.
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Henderson stretchered off after falling over hoardings in England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was taken from the pitch on a stretcher and given oxygen after falling over advertising hoardings during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-goal thriller sends England past Mexico at the Azteca
Jude Bellingham netted twice to fire England to a 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with the Real Madrid midfielder urging fans to skip work after a game that kicked off at 2am in the UK. England face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.
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Kane scores sixth World Cup goal as 10-man England survive Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2
Harry Kane netted a 60th-minute penalty and Jude Bellingham struck twice in three minutes as England edged Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca on Sunday, playing the majority of the second half with 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card.
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Tottenham target £80m Kroupi to hijack Arsenal pursuit as De Zerbi reshapes squad
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, valued at around £80m, ahead of Arsenal and PSG, as Roberto De Zerbi continues an ambitious summer overhaul that has already brought in Van Hecke, Robertson, Senesi and Fernandes.
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Maguire, Mount and Mbeumo among United players set for Carrick's first pre-season
Manchester United return to Carrington on Thursday for Michael Carrick's first pre-season as head coach, with several high-profile names available after missing World Cup selection. New signing Ederson will be absent after receiving a late call-up to Brazil's squad.
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Donnarumma, Lewis and six loanees set to greet Maresca at City's first pre-season session
Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first Manchester City pre-season session on 20 July, with World Cup absentees including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rico Lewis and Jack Grealish among those expected to report early, alongside several returning loanees.
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Tchouameni doubtful for France-Morocco, Koné ready to deputise in quarter-final
Aurélien Tchouameni, injured in the thigh since Friday, risks missing France's quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday. A medical test is scheduled for Wednesday, but the timeframe is tight.
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Bellingham double, England secures qualification against Mexico with ten men (3-2)
Reduced to ten after Quansah's red card, the Three Lions resisted Mexican attacks thanks to a Jude Bellingham brace and a Harry Kane penalty to win 3-2 in Mexico City and reach the quarter-finals.
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Kane and Haaland collide in World Cup quarterfinal as England meet Norway in Miami
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, who have combined for 13 goals at the 2026 World Cup, face off when England take on Norway in the quarterfinals at Miami Stadium on Saturday. The winner advances one step closer to lifting the trophy.
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Dembélé slips back into bad habits against Paraguay, Ménès sounds alarm
Ousmane Dembélé delivered one of his worst performances in a France shirt during the Blues' 0-1 victory over Paraguay, raising fresh concerns about his inconsistency with the national team despite his recent hat-trick against Norway.
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Brazil Eliminated by Norway in Round of 16, Suffers Historic World Cup Shame
Brazil lost 1-2 to Norway at MetLife Stadium and exited the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16. The elimination matches Brazil's longest title drought in World Cup history and has triggered a media storm in the country.
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10-man England survive Mexico fightback to seal 3-2 World Cup win in Mexico City
England held off a relentless Mexico comeback to win 3-2 in Mexico City despite finishing with 10 men after a red card and a VAR-awarded penalty threatened to derail the Three Lions. Jude Bellingham scored twice to power the victory.
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United target Chelsea's Andrey Santos in £50m move as Bouaddi price tag soars
Manchester United have identified Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as a £50m midfield target after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes. Lille president Olivier Letang has also signalled that Ayyoub Bouaddi will command a fee comparable to Anderson's £116m valuation.
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Tuchel rages at referee after 10-man England survive Azteca scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Thomas Tuchel launched a furious attack on match officials despite England's 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, condemning the referee and a VAR panel he claimed was stacked with South American officials.
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Ronaldo silences retirement questions ahead of Portugal's last-16 clash with Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo hit back at reporters asking about his international future at a World Cup press conference, insisting he will retire 'when I want to, not when you want me to.' The 41-year-old has scored three goals in the tournament as Portugal prepare to face Spain in the last 16.
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