World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Deschamps questions referee's World Cup credentials after France fall to Spain in semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps publicly challenged FIFA's choice of referee Ivan Barton after his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, asking reporters whether Barton was capable of handling a match of such magnitude.
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Ibrahimović hails Rodri's World Cup comeback after ACL nightmare: 'He puts out fires'
Zlatan Ibrahimović has praised Spain midfielder Rodri for his remarkable return from a serious ACL injury, calling him an underappreciated force who won the Ballon d'Or from a position that rarely earns such recognition.
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Spain shut out France 2-0 to reach second-ever World Cup final on 37-game unbeaten run
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into the 2026 World Cup final after a disciplined 2-0 defeat of France in Dallas, extending La Roja's unbeaten run to 37 games and marking the third consecutive summer they have eliminated France at the semifinal stage of a major tournament.
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Spain reach World Cup final as Deschamps questions referee after 2-0 loss to Spain
Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sending Luis de la Fuente's side to Sunday's final. A frustrated Didier Deschamps questioned whether Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton was of sufficient standard for the occasion.
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Konsa admits England have not watched Argentina ahead of World Cup semi-final
Ezri Konsa has revealed England are yet to watch any of Argentina's World Cup games, though the Aston Villa defender expects the coaching staff to show clips before the semi-final clash in Atlanta. Konsa also warned former Villa teammate Emiliano Martínez that friendships end at kick-off.
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Tuchel unaware of Argentina's 'lucky' kit request ahead of World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel revealed he had no idea Argentina formally requested to wear their blue second strip against England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a kit in which they beat the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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Tuchel reveals squad talks after Bellingham's live TV pushback on Norway performance
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he addressed the England squad twice after Jude Bellingham publicly disputed his assessment of their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting the pair "come from the same place" and the matter is resolved.
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France's World Cup exit boosts Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes ahead of England vs Argentina
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or prospects have strengthened after France were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, removing Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise from contention. The England captain has scored six goals at the tournament and faces Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England 'no chance' jibe ahead of World Cup semi-final
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was confronted at a press conference with his dismissive response when asked if England could win the World Cup, and was forced to walk back his earlier comments on the eve of Wednesday's semi-final.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack before England semi-final, unaware it is the wrong flag
A group of Argentina supporters were filmed burning a Union Jack on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — footage that drew widespread mockery online, given that England's national flag is the St George's Cross.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Roy Keane tears into France after Spain's 2-0 World Cup elimination of Deschamps' side
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on France after Spain knocked them out of the World Cup 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro exposing a disorganised French defence and midfield.
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Vieira blasts France after Spain expose toothless Les Bleus in World Cup semi-final
France were eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals in Dallas after Spain goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended their bid for a third consecutive final. Former international Patrick Vieira condemned the performance, saying France "didn't turn up" and made it too comfortable for Spain.
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Spain silence France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals as Spain recorded a sixth clean sheet of the tournament.
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FIFA to break IFAB half-time rules again as World Cup final show runs to 30 minutes
FIFA is set to exceed the IFAB's 15-minute half-time limit at the World Cup final, with a concert headlined by Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS expected to last up to 30 minutes. BBC and ITV have reversed plans to skip the show after the extended break was confirmed.
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