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Pochettino backs FIFA's Balogun ban suspension ahead of USA's last-16 clash with Belgium
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red card ban, clearing the USA's top scorer to face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 tie in Seattle. Coach Mauricio Pochettino called the decision a victory for ethics and integrity, despite the move following a direct call from President Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
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Bellingham double puts 10-man England 2-1 up against Mexico at Azteca in World Cup thriller
Jude Bellingham scored twice in a pulsating first half as England led Mexico 2-1 at the break in their World Cup round of 16 clash at Estadio Azteca, with Julian Quinones pulling one back for the hosts after a storm-delayed kick-off.
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Neymar retires from Brazil duty after Norway knock Seleção out of World Cup
Neymar announced his international retirement on Sunday after Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup 2-1 by Norway at MetLife Stadium — the same venue where he made his debut for the Seleção 15 years ago.
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Bellingham nets twice in two minutes to put England in command against Mexico
Jude Bellingham struck in the 36th and 38th minutes to give England a commanding lead against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, taking his tournament tally to four goals and his all-time World Cup haul to five.
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Rice's early booking against Mexico won't trigger suspension thanks to World Cup 2026 yellow-card reset
Declan Rice was booked inside five minutes of England's last-16 clash against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium, his second yellow card of the tournament. Under FIFA's 2026 rules, however, single bookings are wiped after the group stage, leaving Rice free to play in any quarter-final.
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England fans brace for 2am kick-off as World Cup tie with Mexico delayed at the Azteca
Hundreds of England supporters gathered at London venues into the early hours after the Three Lions' World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Mexico at the Azteca was pushed back to a 2am UK kick-off.
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Brazil exit World Cup as fans demand Ancelotti sacking and call for Guardiola
Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup at the round of 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Fans immediately called for Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal and urged the CBF to appoint Pep Guardiola.
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Haaland's double sends Norway past Brazil and into World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, surviving a late Neymar penalty before coach Stale Solbakken's side celebrated with their now-iconic rowing routine.
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Neymar retires from Brazil duty after World Cup exit to Haaland-inspired Norway
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football after Brazil's shock round-of-16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 World Cup. His 80th international goal — a stoppage-time penalty — made him only the second Brazilian after Pelé to score in four World Cup tournaments.
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Neymar scores but hints at Brazil farewell after shock World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty but could not prevent Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Norway in the World Cup round of 16, after which the 34-year-old suggested his international career was over, saying: 'I tried, I tried … Now it's over.'
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Garcia calls it an April Fool's joke as FIFA reinstates Balogun for USA vs Belgium
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia was left stunned after FIFA rescinded Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, making the USA striker available for Monday's round of 16 clash in Seattle. U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino, by contrast, was all smiles at his press conference.
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England's Mexico clash delayed to 2am UK time as lightning forces hour-long postponement
England's FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match against Mexico has been pushed back an hour after lightning near Mexico City's stadium triggered a thunderstorm protocol, raising fears that pubs granted a 5am closing extension could be forced to eject fans mid-game.
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Ibrahimović compares Haaland's Norway to Sweden 1994 after stunning Brazil at World Cup
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway eliminated Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16, extending his perfect goal-a-game streak to seven. Zlatan Ibrahimović drew a striking parallel between this Norway side and Sweden's third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup.
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Garcia brands Balogun ban reversal an 'April Fools' as Belgium rage at FIFA ruling
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has publicly condemned FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension, freeing the Monaco forward to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle.
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England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico delayed by electrical storm at Azteca
England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has been pushed back at least one hour after an electrical storm forced fans to seek cover and delayed both teams' arrivals.
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Mexico v England delayed by lightning as Fifa's World Cup 2026 weather protocol kicks in
Mexico v England was pushed back by at least one hour in Mexico City after lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium, triggering Fifa's weather protocol for the second time at World Cup 2026.
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Neymar retires from international football after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil were eliminated by Norway 2-1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old ends his international career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 129 appearances.
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England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off delayed an hour by lightning storm at Azteca
FIFA has pushed back England's World Cup 2026 round-of-16 clash against Mexico by one hour after thunder and lightning struck the vicinity of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with a safe start requiring 30 minutes clear of lightning within an eight-mile radius.
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England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 clash delayed an hour by extreme weather in Mexico City
Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back one hour to 9 p.m. ET after extreme weather struck the area — the second weather delay at the venue this tournament.
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Lightning delay hits Mexico vs England World Cup last-16 tie at Azteca Stadium
A thunderstorm shelter-in-place order halted preparations for Mexico vs England's World Cup last-16 match at Azteca Stadium, with play subject to suspension if lightning is detected within eight miles of the venue.
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