World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England's World Cup semi-final vs Argentina set for climate-controlled Atlanta with low storm risk
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, where a retractable roof should spare both sides the weather disruptions that have plagued the Three Lions' earlier matches in Mexico City and Miami.
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Arsenal push to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico despite £100m price-tag standoff
Arsenal are making a serious move to sign Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to The Independent, though a significant gap between the clubs' valuations threatens to complicate any deal.
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Olise wipes his Instagram clean in solidarity with photographer denied World Cup accreditation
Michael Olise deleted all his Instagram posts ahead of the World Cup in a show of solidarity with Florence Pernet, his trusted photographer, whose accreditation for the tournament was denied by FIFA.
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Balogun Red Card Reversal: Single FIFA Official Made Decision Without Consulting Peers
According to the Sunday Times, the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension for the 2026 World Cup was decided unilaterally by Mohammad al-Kamali, president of FIFA's disciplinary commission, without consulting the other 17 members.
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Ivan Barton confirmed as referee for Spain vs France World Cup semi-final, dividing fans
FIFA has appointed El Salvador's Ivan Barton to referee the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas on Tuesday. The 35-year-old drew widespread attention earlier in the tournament for sending off Miguel Almiron in a group stage match.
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Rabiot or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma in midfield ahead of France-Spain
On the eve of the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps has yet to decide between Adrien Rabiot, returning from injury, and Manu Koné, who has been very convincing in the last two matches.
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Michael Oliver misses out on $100,000 World Cup bonus after final ban over England and Falklands rules
Premier League referee Michael Oliver has been ruled out of officiating the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium due to England's semi-final presence and geopolitical restrictions tied to the 1982 Falklands War, costing him a potential $100,000 pay package.
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Roy Keane's stone-faced silence during England's goals steals the show at World Cup
Roy Keane remained unmoved and silent in the ITV studio as Jude Bellingham scored twice to send England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals, while fellow pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright celebrated around him.
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Kane backs Tuchel amid Bellingham feud as FIFA faces backlash over Balogun ban reversal
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel's critical approach after Jude Bellingham showed visible frustration with the England manager, while FIFA faces fierce criticism — including from UEFA — over its decision to lift Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension at the request of Donald Trump.
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Police on red alert for England vs Argentina semi-final as mixed seating raises fan clash fears
Atlanta Police have enhanced security ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where FIFA's open ticket sales mean rival fans could be seated side by side in a 75,000-capacity venue.
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Norway doctor denies Haaland illness claims after England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win
Norway team doctor Ola Sand has flatly denied reports that Erling Haaland was unwell before England's 2-1 extra-time victory in the World Cup quarter-finals, contradicting claims made by TalkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino.
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Reece James returns from injury to target Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Reece James came off the bench in England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway after missing three matches with a hamstring injury, and says the squad is ready for a semi-final showdown with holders Argentina.
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Infantino hints at 64-team World Cup after 48-team format draws praise
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has opened the door to expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, saying the governing body will examine the possibility after the 2026 tournament. South American federation Conmebol formally proposed the change in April 2025, though UEFA's Alexander Ceferin has called it a bad idea.
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Argentina request all-blue kit for World Cup semi-final against England
Argentina have reportedly submitted a request to FIFA to wear their all-blue kit rather than their traditional blue and white stripes for the World Cup semi-final against England, according to journalist Gaston Edul.
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Pedri on the bench against Belgium: Unai Simon calms unease within La Roja
Left out of the starting XI for the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Pedri raised questions in Spain. Goalkeeper Unai Simon attempted to defuse the controversy by reminding everyone of the fierce competition within the squad.
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FIFA's Balogun red card reprieve made by single official without consulting 17 committee members
FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's one-game ban before the USA's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium was made solely by disciplinary committee chairman Mohammad al-Kamali, without the other 17 members being consulted, according to reports.
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El Salvador's Iván Barton to referee France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal in Dallas
Iván Barton of El Salvador will take charge of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Spain in Dallas. The experienced CONCACAF official is making his fourth appearance at this tournament.
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Bellingham rift dismissed, FIFA controversy deepens and Kane plays peacemaker at World Cup 2026
Insiders have denied a Jude Bellingham–Thomas Tuchel rift after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, while a FIFA disciplinary scandal over Folarin Balogun's red card suspension grows, with only one of 18 officials consulted in the decision.
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Bellingham's Goal Marred by Trajectory Anomaly That FIFA Denies Despite 3D Modeling
Jude Bellingham's equalizer for England in the 45th+2 minute against Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final is at the center of a major controversy: the ball allegedly struck the Spidercam cable, which FIFA denies but BBC's 3D reconstruction appears to contradict.
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Ivan Barton, the 35-year-old Salvadoran referee appointed for France-Spain in Dallas
FIFA has entrusted the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain to Ivan Barton. The 35-year-old Salvadoran, a chemistry teacher, has already made his mark at this World Cup with an unprecedented red card for a concealment gesture.
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