World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Henderson breaks wrist in freak celebration fall but refuses to rule out World Cup return
Jordan Henderson fractured his wrist vaulting an advertising hoarding during England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, underwent surgery, and is widely expected to miss the rest of the tournament — though the Brentford midfielder has not closed the door on a late comeback.
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Djed Spence wears carbon-fibre mask at World Cup after broken jaw from Delap elbow
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has been wearing a custom-moulded carbon-fibre face mask throughout England's World Cup campaign after fracturing his jaw in a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a Premier League match in May.
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Henderson's World Cup ends after freak fall fractures arm in Mexico City celebrations
Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway after fracturing his arm and wrist when he slipped over an advertising hoarding celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico. The 36-year-old underwent surgery at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.
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Fraud and Child Abuse: AFA Under Investigation During 2026 World Cup
The FBI has reopened an investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) worth an estimated $300 million, announced as Argentina prepares to face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Investigative journalist Romain Molina simultaneously published an investigation claiming FIFA covered up these scandals for years, citing accusations of child abuse, money laundering, embezzlement, and forged documents.
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How Dan Burn lost a finger at 13 — and why it barely slowed him down
Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who made his World Cup debut at 34 during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico, has long been open about losing a finger aged 13 after his ring snagged on a spiked fence during a childhood mishap in Blyth.
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Nusa's failed Brentford medical, injury fears and why Man United want him before England clash
Antonio Nusa nearly joined Brentford for £31.5m in January 2024 before a medical revealed serious knee and back concerns. Now at RB Leipzig and linked with Manchester United, the 21-year-old faces England in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
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Quansah banned for two games as four England starters face suspension against Norway
Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico has been extended to a two-match ban for serious foul play, ruling him out of both the quarter-final and a potential semi-final. Four more England players — Rice, Bellingham, Guehi and O'Reilly — are one yellow card away from missing the last four.
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Kane vs Haaland headlines England-Norway World Cup quarter-final broadcast team
Mark Pougatch presents ITV's coverage of England vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, with Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright as pundits. Sam Matterface calls the action alongside co-commentator Lee Dixon.
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McIntyre left speechless after surprise face-to-face with Infantino amid World Cup ban row
Comedian Michael McIntyre revealed on Netflix's Rest is Football that he met FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a World Cup match, managing only to blurt out the word 'FIFA' before losing his train of thought entirely.
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Heat index of 108°F looms over Norway vs. England World Cup quarterfinal in Miami
Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England in Miami faces a heat index of 108°F and a medium weather-impact risk, with mandatory hydration breaks in place. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. local time ahead of the 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Tuchel drops Saka and shifts Konsa to right-back for England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway
Thomas Tuchel has made two notable selection calls for England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, starting Noni Madueke ahead of Bukayo Saka and deploying Ezri Konsa at right-back with John Stones stepping into central defence.
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England face Argentina or Switzerland in World Cup semi-final if they beat Norway
Thomas Tuchel's England, who edged co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in the last 16, face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami. Victory would set up a semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday against either Lionel Messi's Argentina or Switzerland.
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Kane escapes suspension scare as TV error blamed for World Cup yellow card confusion
Harry Kane was not booked during England's round-of-16 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, despite a live broadcast graphic incorrectly attributing a yellow card to him. The caution was actually shown to defender Marc Guehi, leaving Kane free to face Norway in the quarter-final.
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Petkovic Kept in Algeria Due to Lack of €5 Million to Sack Him
After Algeria's elimination in the World Cup round of 16 against Switzerland (0-2), the Algerian Football Federation cannot afford to part ways with Vladimir Petkovic, whose contract runs until 2028 and who is demanding nearly €5 million in severance.
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Haaland calls out Rooney after Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Wayne Rooney promised to row the River Mersey if Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals. Erling Haaland scored twice against Brazil to make it happen — and is now holding Rooney to his word.
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Haaland calls out Rooney over River Mersey bet after Norway stun Brazil at World Cup
Wayne Rooney was forced to eat his words after Erling Haaland publicly reminded him of his promise to row down the River Mersey if Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals — which they did, beating Brazil 2-1.
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Extreme heat threatens to delay England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final in Miami
An extreme heat warning has been issued for South Florida ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, with 'feels like' temperatures expected to reach 44°C at kick-off. A Saharan dust plume is adding to the difficult conditions, though postponement remains unlikely.
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Jayden Adams dies at 25 weeks after starring for South Africa at the World Cup
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25. His death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport on Saturday, just weeks after Adams featured in two of Bafana Bafana's World Cup group-stage matches.
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Sam Matterface: the ITV voice of England's World Cup 2026 run and the controversy that followed him
Sam Matterface has been ITV's lead commentator throughout England's run at World Cup 2026, but the 48-year-old is no stranger to scrutiny — most notably after his Euro 2020 semi-final remarks drew 68 Ofcom complaints.
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Kane sparks social media storm after praising Trump at press conference
On the eve of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, Harry Kane confirmed he played golf with Donald Trump eighteen months ago and praised the American president's level. The England captain's remarks triggered a wave of online criticism.
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