World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Hasselbaink blames England players' mentality, not Tuchel, for Argentina World Cup exit
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former assistant to Gareth Southgate, has argued that England's players bear greater responsibility than Thomas Tuchel for the semi-final collapse against Argentina, singling out a defensive mentality shift after the opening goal.
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MetLife smog row exposes four stadiums better suited to host World Cup final
Hazardous wildfire smog from Canada has blanketed New York and New Jersey ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, with FIFA insisting air quality will improve despite conditions currently rated 'very unhealthy'.
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Zidane inherits disappointing Dembélé World Cup as priority issue
Despite a hat-trick against Norway, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a World Cup below his Paris Saint-Germain level. Zinédine Zidane, whose appointment as France manager could be made official next week, will need to elevate the Blues winger's performance.
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PSG submits third offer to Monaco for Akliouche
Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a third proposal to AS Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, moving closer to the €50 million demanded by the Monégasque club. A deal could be finalized as early as next week.
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FIFA raises World Cup 2026 winners' prize to £37m as Spain and Argentina meet in final
FIFA has increased the prize for winning the 2026 World Cup to £37 million, up nearly £6 million on the 2022 payout to Argentina. Spain and Argentina contest Sunday's final, with players in the winning squad set to share roughly £17 million between them.
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Nicky Butt urges Kobbie Mainoo to refuse England's third-place start after seven games on the bench
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has called on Kobbie Mainoo to turn down any opportunity to start England's World Cup 2026 third-place match against France on Saturday, citing the 21-year-old's complete absence from Thomas Tuchel's matchday plans across all seven tournament games.
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Thousands of tickets unsold for England vs France World Cup bronze final in Miami
Around 7,000 tickets remain available for England's third-place play-off against France at the 65,000-capacity Miami Stadium on Saturday, with some category one seats listed on resale at heavily discounted prices.
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Kone asks agent to pause United transfer talks until World Cup bronze final is over
Manu Kone has asked his representatives to hold off on transfer negotiations until after France's World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Manchester United are reported to be frontrunners for the Roma midfielder, with Chelsea also in the frame.
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Enzo Fernandez's brother mocks Bellingham after Argentina dump England from World Cup
Seba Fernandez posted a photo of Enzo celebrating with Bellingham on the turf, captioned 'Hahaha Bye, Bellingham' — a jab that landed awkwardly given Enzo's reported desire to join Bellingham at Real Madrid.
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Argentina kit man holds Falklands banner as squad risks repeating stunt at World Cup final
Argentina's kit man Patricio Auber has confirmed he still has the politically charged Falklands banner displayed after the win over England, with reports suggesting players could unfurl it again at Sunday's final against Spain.
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Ronaldo admits 2026 World Cup was one too many at 41
Eliminated by Spain in his sixth World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has acknowledged it was his last appearance. Ronaldo R9, a two-time World Cup winner, also believes the Portuguese star no longer had the level to shine on the world stage.
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White House official says FIFA has privately told Trump USA will host 2031 Women's World Cup
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House's World Cup Task Force, says FIFA has already informed Donald Trump the US will host the 2031 Women's World Cup — though FIFA has not yet formally awarded hosting rights to any nation.
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Milei stays home for World Cup final to protect Argentina's unbeaten run
Argentine President Javier Milei has ruled out attending Sunday's World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey, citing superstition. He plans to watch from his presidential residence in Olivos, where Argentina have won all seven of their tournament games.
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Guardiola agreed England terms in 2024 before change of heart left door open for Tuchel
Pep Guardiola reached a verbal agreement with the FA to succeed Gareth Southgate in 2024, only to reverse course and stay at Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel took the job instead and now faces scrutiny after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
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FIFA investigates Argentina's Falklands flag display after England World Cup defeat
FIFA's disciplinary committee is assessing the incident after Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following Argentina's 2-1 semi-final win over England. British politicians, including Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, have called for the players to be banned from Sunday's final.
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Olise to Real Madrid? Bayern shuts the door and prepares salary raise
Michael Olise's future at Bayern Munich is the subject of speculation following France's World Cup semi-final elimination by Spain. According to reports, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder wants to join Real Madrid, but Bayern denies any intention to sell and is preparing a salary increase to make him one of the club's three highest-paid players.
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FIFA to award Super Bowl-style rings to World Cup winners as Trump prepares to present trophy
FIFA will give 30 championship rings to the winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, with a further 1,996 going on sale to fans. Donald Trump, attending his first match of the tournament, will hand over the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
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Guardiola had verbal agreement to manage England before FA turned to Tuchel
Pep Guardiola agreed in principle to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager before opting to extend his stay at Manchester City, forcing the FA to appoint Thomas Tuchel in January 2025. With Tuchel now under pressure after a semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina, Guardiola's name has resurfaced.
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Former referee warns Kane his 'irritating' questions cost England 50-50 calls
Ex-Premier League referee Graham Scott has criticised Harry Kane's habit of pestering officials with sarcastic questions, warning it actively turns referees against him. His comments follow England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the World Cup.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England boss despite World Cup semi-final exit and sack calls
Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to leading England through to Euro 2028 after their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, insisting he is '100% committed' to the role despite growing pressure.
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