World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Tuchel leads England into World Cup semi-final against Argentina as underdogs
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of England against reigning world champions Argentina in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, having guided the Three Lions through five wins since taking the job in January 2025.
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Kobbie Mainoo gifts England ticket to dementia campaigner facing same fate as 12 family members
Jordan Adams, 31, who carries the gene for the fatal dementia that killed his mother and 12 relatives, flew to Atlanta after Kobbie Mainoo responded to his viral social media plea — and FIFA has since announced a partnership with his awareness organisation.
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Burglars target Lamine Yamal's home hours after Spain reach World Cup final
Two masked individuals attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's property in the early hours of Wednesday morning, just hours after the 19-year-old helped Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final in Dallas.
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Man City ready to hand Bouaddi immediate first-team role in £85m move ahead of Arsenal and United
Manchester City are prepared to integrate 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi straight into Enzo Maresca's first team if they can agree an £85m deal with Lille, with Arsenal and Manchester United also tracking the World Cup quarter-finalist.
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Maguire wishes England luck before World Cup semi-final despite shock Tuchel snub
Harry Maguire has publicly backed England ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, posting a good luck message on Instagram despite being controversially omitted from Thomas Tuchel's squad for the tournament in North America.
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Ismail Elfath named referee for England v Argentina World Cup semi-final
American official Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. The 44-year-old has previous connections to Lionel Messi's biggest trophy wins.
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Ruiz mocks Olise in dressing room as Spain reach World Cup final with 2-0 win over France
Spain booked their place in the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France, goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealing the win. Dressing-room footage captured Fabian Ruiz taunting Marc Cucurella to take Michael Olise 'out of your pocket' after the Bayern Munich winger endured a quiet night.
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Mbappé blames tactics and his own display as France fall short against Spain
Kylian Mbappé took responsibility for France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, criticising the team's sloppy technical play, poor midfield setup, and his own inability to create chances.
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France exit opens door for United to accelerate £51m Manu Kone pursuit
Manchester United are weighing a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, valued at around €60m, after France were knocked out of the World Cup semi-finals. The club has already spent £85m this week on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
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England fans fill Benidorm bars seven hours before World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Supporters packed into Benidorm's 'England Square' from early afternoon ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with thousands hoping to witness the team reach its first final in 60 years.
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FIFA defends extended World Cup final half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira and Bieber
FIFA has confirmed an 11-minute half-time performance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, featuring Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber — a show that will push the interval well beyond the 15 minutes stipulated by football's laws.
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FIFA rules and Falklands War history end Oliver and Taylor's World Cup final hopes
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup final. A combination of FIFA's home-nation impartiality rules and geopolitical restrictions linked to the 1982 Falklands War has eliminated both officials from all remaining fixtures.
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Why Alvarez left Man City for £81m and what makes him England's biggest World Cup threat
Julian Alvarez is set to partner Lionel Messi in Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, bringing with him an £81m Atletico Madrid pedigree, a stunning quarter-final goal against Switzerland, and a £430m release clause that has Europe's elite clubs circling.
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FIFA grants Mercedes branding exemption as England vs Argentina kicks off on schedule in Atlanta
England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta will start as scheduled at 8pm UK time, with stadium officials confirming the retractable roof eliminates any weather risk. FIFA has also been forced to grant a rare advertising exemption after the venue's enormous Mercedes logo proved impossible to safely cover.
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Eliminated by Spain, France plays first third-place match since 1986
Beaten 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Kylian Mbappé's France will face the loser of the England-Argentina clash on Saturday in Miami for third place, a situation unseen for forty years.
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England's retro 1982 World Cup shirt discounted ahead of Argentina semi-final
England's classic 1982 World Cup home shirt has been reduced to £35 at Pro:Direct Sport, with cashback deals cutting the price further ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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Tchouaméni Heavily Criticized After World Cup Semifinal Loss to Spain
Starting in France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semifinal, Aurélien Tchouaméni delivered a heavily criticized performance, notably for his overly defensive positioning in midfield.
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At least 12 people killed in World Cup-related violence across Bangladesh
At least 12 people have died in Bangladesh during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in incidents ranging from fatal assaults and stabbings to electrocutions and road crashes, as intense rivalry between Argentina and Brazil supporters turns deadly.
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Scaloni vows to call Spain boss De la Fuente if Argentina lose to England in World Cup semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he will phone close friend and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente to offer advice for the World Cup final if Thomas Tuchel's England knock his side out at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Yamal's Barcelona home targeted by burglars hours after Spain's World Cup semi-final win
Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona was targeted by robbers shortly after Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-finals. The attempted burglary was foiled by the 19-year-old's security team, who spotted two hooded individuals and alerted police.
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