World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Keane reveals he flew home mid-tournament after fellow pundits got on his nerves
Roy Keane has admitted he quietly left the 2022 Qatar World Cup for four or five days after his tolerance for fellow pundits wore thin, with Gary Neville confirming the unannounced departure on a podcast.
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France vs Spain in World Cup semi-final: minute's silence to mark ten years since Nice attack
Before the France-Spain World Cup 2026 semi-final clash, a minute's silence will be observed at Arlington to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the July 14, 2016 Nice attack, which claimed 86 lives.
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Argentina media fire back at England pundits ahead of World Cup semi-final
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with a place in Sunday's final on the line. Comments from Ian Wright, Joe Cole and Gary Neville dismissing the defending champions have drawn a sharp response from the Argentine press.
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Cubarsi defies Mbappé ahead of France-Spain World Cup semi-final: "No fear"
At 19 years old, Spanish defender Pau Cubarsi says he has no fear of Kylian Mbappé ahead of the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on Tuesday evening. The two players have already faced each other six times in club football, with five victories for the Barcelona player.
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FIFA review clears spidercam of interference in England's opener against Norway
FIFA have reviewed multiple camera angles, including footage from the spidercam itself, and found no evidence that its cables deflected the ball before England's first goal against Norway. The ruling confirms Jude Bellingham's opener was correctly allowed to stand.
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Bilic returns as Croatia manager 14 years on after Dalic's World Cup exit
Slaven Bilic has been appointed Croatia head coach for the second time, succeeding Zlatko Dalic following the team's round-of-32 exit at the World Cup. Bilic previously led Croatia for six years between 2006 and 2012.
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Peter Reid backs England to beat Argentina and exorcise the 1986 Hand of God at World Cup 2026
England legend Peter Reid, who famously chased Maradona during the 1986 quarter-final, believes Gareth Southgate's — now Thomas Tuchel's — side have enough quality in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to defeat Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
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Lucas Digne agrees to join PSG for €12m after World Cup
Established as a regular starter for France at the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Digne (32) has agreed to return to PSG from Aston Villa. The Paris club is set to activate a purchase option valued at €12 million.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38 weeks after World Cup axe
Rob Dieperink, the Dutch FIFA referee who was removed from the 2026 World Cup officials list following a sexual assault allegation that was later dropped, has died aged 38. Dutch police are investigating the cause of death.
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Dembélé blushes at France fitness coach's praise during training
Cyril Moine, France's fitness coach, publicly praised Ousmane Dembélé during a training video posted on the national team's social media, causing the PSG forward to blush. Dembélé has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists since the start of the 2026 World Cup.
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Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy accused of racism over claim France squad has 'no French players'
Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn fierce condemnation from French and Spanish officials after writing in a column that France's World Cup squad does not contain any French players, prompting accusations of racism from politicians on both sides of the border.
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Real Madrid shatters club goal record at World Cup
With 19 combined goals from Mbappé (8), Bellingham (6), Vinicius Jr (4) and Güler (1), Real Madrid surpasses the previous record jointly held by Budapest Honvéd, Bayern Munich and PSG at the 2026 World Cup.
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David Beckham defends Victoria's stone-faced reaction to Bellingham's World Cup winner
Victoria Beckham went viral after barely reacting as Jude Bellingham's double sent England into the World Cup semi-finals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. David Beckham responded online, joking that his wife was "celebrating inside" while his own reaction was far less restrained.
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Bounou Shines at 2026 World Cup, Fenerbahçe Ready to Bring Him Back to Europe
After a remarkable 2026 World Cup with Morocco, notably against France, Yassine Bounou is Fenerbahçe's top priority this summer. The Al-Hilal goalkeeper is under contract until June 2028.
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Senegal sack Thiaw after Pape Gueye's boycott threat following World Cup collapse against Belgium
Pape Thiaw has been dismissed as Senegal head coach following the team's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, where they squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium. Midfielder Pape Gueye had publicly threatened to boycott the national team unless the coaching staff was changed.
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Laporta confirms Adeyemi, blocks Raphinha departure and plays for time on Torres
From Dallas, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially announced the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, assured that Raphinha will not leave the club despite Saudi interest, and sidestepped a PSG offer for Ferran Torres.
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Kane defends Tuchel after Bellingham's outburst in World Cup quarter-final
After England's hard-fought victory over Norway (2-1 a.e.t.) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted manager Thomas Tuchel. Harry Kane, however, sided with the coach.
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Akanji accuses World Cup referees of 'giving Argentina everything' ahead of England semi-final
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has sharply criticised referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro after Switzerland's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, claiming officials allowed Argentine fouls and dives to go unpunished — a warning England will heed before Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta.
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World Cup semi-final runs leave Maresca without six key City players for pre-season
Enzo Maresca will be denied the services of at least six Manchester City players for pre-season after their nations reached the World Cup semi-finals, with new £116m signing Elliot Anderson and left-back Nico O'Reilly among those affected.
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Messi rested in training ahead of Argentina-England semi-final
The day after Argentina's grueling victory over Switzerland, Lionel Messi and several senior players were given a rest day during the collective training session. At 39 years old, the Albiceleste captain is the fifth most-used player in this World Cup with 530 minutes played.
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