World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Alfie Haaland lashes out at referee after Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, but the result was overshadowed by Alfie Haaland's furious reaction to the referee's decisions.
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Gascoigne teared up watching England reach World Cup semi-finals, stirring 1990 memories
Paul Gascoigne has revealed he grew emotional watching England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, saying their quarter-final victory over Norway brought back vivid memories of his own 1990 campaign with the Three Lions.
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Ciotti asks FIFA for minute of silence before France-Spain on July 14
Eric Ciotti, deputy and mayor of Nice, has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a minute of silence before the France-Spain World Cup semi-final on July 14, in tribute to the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice attack.
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Mainoo left unused again as Tuchel picks Reece James in midfield for England's World Cup quarter-final win
Kobbie Mainoo remained an unused substitute as England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel opting to deploy Chelsea's Reece James as an auxiliary midfielder instead of the Manchester United man.
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Bellingham sends England past Norway to set up Argentina World Cup semi-final
England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. It will be the seventh time England have contested a semi-final at a major tournament.
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Bellingham puts Tuchel in his place after England's World Cup semi-final qualification
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (2-1 a.e.t.), Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted his manager Thomas Tuchel, who had criticized the Three Lions' performance despite their qualification for the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
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Bellingham defends England team-mates after Tuchel brands quarter-final win 'sloppy'
Jude Bellingham has pushed back on Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, saying his manager 'doesn't know' how hard it was to play in Miami's heat against a formidable Norwegian side.
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Oliver and Taylor banned from World Cup final as England and Argentina both reach semi-finals
FIFA rules barring referees from matches involving their home nation — and a Falklands War geopolitical restriction — have ended Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor's involvement in the 2026 World Cup after England and Argentina both advanced to the semi-finals.
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Messi warns England 'we never stop believing' ahead of World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Lionel Messi posted a defiant message on Instagram after Argentina edged past 10-man Switzerland in Kansas to set up a 2026 World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Haaland rated 4/10 by Norwegian media as Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a third-minute extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach their fourth ever World Cup semi-final. Erling Haaland, who had scored seven goals in the tournament, was substituted without impact and savaged by his home press.
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Bellingham's brace fires England past Norway as Tuchel publicly demands more
Jude Bellingham scored twice to send England into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway in Miami, but a public disconnect emerged after Thomas Tuchel called the performance sloppy and lucky — comments his star midfielder pushed back on.
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Haaland backs England to go further as Odegaard fumes over Bellingham's controversial equaliser
Erling Haaland pledged his support to England after they eliminated Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, while Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard accused FIFA of allowing a 'comedy' decision to decide the match.
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Turpin at the centre of storm after Norway's elimination by England
Norway was knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday night, losing 2-1 after extra time to England in the quarter-finals. However, it is French referee Clément Turpin's decisions that have dominated the debate since the final whistle, with Norway contesting an England goal that may have touched an aerial cable and a disallowed Norwegian goal following VAR intervention.
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Embolo's Controversial Red Card for Diving Swings Quarter-Final in Argentina's Favour
Argentina qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup by beating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, but the match is overshadowed by controversy: a second yellow card given to Breel Embolo for diving, following a VAR review, dramatically changed the course of the game.
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Yakin blasts 'unacceptable' mistaken identity rule after Embolo red card ends Switzerland's World Cup
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned the new mistaken identity rule after Breel Embolo was sent off in a 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina, ending the Swiss side's first World Cup quarter-final appearance in 72 years.
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Bellingham credits mum's pep talk after brace fires England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to eliminate Norway in Miami, and the Real Madrid midfielder revealed his mother Denise spent the week urging him to keep his emotions in check to avoid a yellow card suspension.
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Solbakken breaks down in tears after Bellingham's extra-time goal ends Norway's World Cup run
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken was left in tears after Jude Bellingham's brace, including a winner three minutes into extra-time, gave England a 2-1 quarter-final victory at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Solbakken also raised doubts over whether a deflection off an overhead wire influenced Bellingham's equaliser.
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Bellingham brace sends England past Norway to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra-time to fire England past Norway and into a World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, while defending champions Argentina survived a VAR storm to beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time.
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Eliminated in Round of 16, Senegal Eyes Vieira to Replace Pape Thiaw
After being knocked out in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Belgium (3-2), Senegal is questioning the future of Pape Thiaw. Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar and 1998 World Cup winner, is among the candidates to succeed him.
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2030 World Cup Final: Casablanca's Grand Stadium Dethrones Bernabéu in the Race
Long favored to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, the Santiago Bernabéu now faces serious competition from Morocco's future Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, which will have 115,000 seats and enjoys significant backing within FIFA.
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