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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Mac Allister's mum refuses anti-England chants at World Cup because of her UK-born granddaughter
Silvina Riela, mother of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, says she will not join Argentina fans in anti-England chants at the World Cup semi-final, citing her granddaughter who was born in England.
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Rice trains with England squad ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Declan Rice returned to training with England on Tuesday, boosting hopes he will start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta after illness forced him off at half-time against Norway.
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Infantino faces first real challenge to FIFA presidency after Balogun red card controversy
Gianni Infantino's expected third term as FIFA president is no longer a formality, with UEFA members reportedly willing to back rival candidates following the suspension of Folarin Balogun's red card at the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA confirms Tom Cruise and Robbie Williams for World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in New Jersey
FIFA has revealed the star-studded line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, featuring Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Jennifer Hudson, internet star IShowSpeed, and Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
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Messi fitness doubt forces Scaloni to weigh line-up changes for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England
Lionel Messi missed a training session after taking a knock to the eye in Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland, with coach Lionel Scaloni also monitoring Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
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Balogun admits FIFA red card controversy unsettled USA before 4-1 Belgium rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken openly about the disruption caused by FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend his one-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 — a match the USA lost 4-1 in Seattle.
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England face Argentina in World Cup quarter-final in blockbuster last-eight tie
England and Argentina are set to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, renewing one of international football's most storied rivalries at the tournament's last-eight stage.
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Shearer raises VAR and referee fears ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Alan Shearer has voiced concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could deny England a place in the World Cup final, pointing to what he sees as a shifting officiating narrative that has benefited Argentina throughout the tournament.
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La Liga postpones Real Madrid and Barcelona's season opener due to World Cup
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not begin La Liga on August 15 with the other clubs. Due to their players still competing in the World Cup, their opening matches have been rescheduled for August 26 and 27.
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UEFA prepares candidacy to unseat Infantino from FIFA presidency
Weakened by his proximity to Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino faces an organized offensive from UEFA, which is considering presenting a candidate for the FIFA presidential election scheduled for next year.
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BBC presenter warns England vs Argentina semi-final could ignite Falklands political tensions
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, their first competitive meeting since 2002. BBC journalist John Simpson has warned the fixture could stoke political tensions over the Falklands, with Argentina players already chanting about the islands after their quarter-final win.
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Balogun admits Trump's suspension reversal caused nerves inside US squad before Belgium exit
Folarin Balogun has acknowledged that Donald Trump's intervention to overturn his one-match World Cup ban created tension within the United States squad ahead of their last-16 defeat by Belgium, saying the episode was 'so unique' and generated unavoidable outside noise.
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Former Premier League referee questions FIFA's choice of official for England vs Argentina semi-final
Mark Halsey says he would have preferred a more experienced European referee for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atalanta, expressing concern that MLS official Ismail Elfath has not faced pressure of this magnitude before.
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Sir Geoff Hurst, 84, backs England to end 60 years of hurt at World Cup 2026
The only living member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side, Sir Geoff Hurst, says Thomas Tuchel's squad can go all the way in 2026, insisting a potential final appearance against Argentina would be "categorically" achievable.
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Messi fitness concern forces Argentina to weigh two changes for England semi-final
Lionel Messi missed Argentina's first training session after their extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland, raising doubts over his availability for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta. Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes also picked up knocks in Kansas City.
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Courtois cleared for Real Madrid's La Liga opener after groin scare at World Cup
Thibaut Courtois has been given the all-clear after tests on a groin problem sustained during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain revealed only minor damage. The goalkeeper is expected back in first-team training in the final week of July.
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FairSquare files IOC complaint against Infantino over Trump-Balogun red card reversal
Human rights organisation FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino violated political neutrality rules, citing his interactions with Donald Trump that preceded Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension being lifted.
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Maradona Jr contradicts Scaloni and insists England clash is no ordinary World Cup semi-final
Diego Maradona Jr has pushed back on Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni's attempt to frame Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England as just another game, invoking the Falklands War and his father's iconic 1986 quarter-final in his response.
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Barcola starts, Tchouaméni returns: Deschamps reveals his XI against Spain
For the World Cup semi-final against Spain on Tuesday, Didier Deschamps starts Bradley Barcola on the left wing in place of Désiré Doué, and recalls Aurélien Tchouaméni, recovered from injury, at the expense of Manu Koné.
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Arsenal agree permanent deal to sell Trossard to Besiktas after title-winning season
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas, ending the Belgian winger's three-and-a-half-year stay at the Emirates. The 31-year-old made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals, including a crucial late winner against West Ham during Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years.
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