World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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France-England: When Referee Sampaio Angered Everyone in Qatar
Four days before the third-place playoff between the two nations, a look back at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final in Qatar, where Wilton Sampaio's refereeing sparked criticism from both sides.
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Zaïre-Emery benched again: Deschamps opts for Kanté and Koné against England
Despite seven announced changes to the starting lineup for the third-place playoff of the 2026 World Cup against England on Saturday in Miami, Warren Zaïre-Emery is unlikely to start for Didier Deschamps, who prefers N'Golo Kanté and Manu Koné in midfield.
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Superstition keeps Argentina's President Milei home for World Cup final against Spain
Javier Milei has ruled out travelling to New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup final, saying he will watch from his presidential residence in Olivos — as he has for all seven of Argentina's previous games — and will wear the same oil company-branded jacket throughout.
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France-England Third-Place Match: Tuchel and the Blues Admit They Don't Want to Play
Eliminated in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, France and England meet Saturday in Miami for third place, a match that neither the French players nor Thomas Tuchel are hiding they don't want to play.
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Manchester United agree £45m fee for Roma's Manu Kone as Joao Gomes heads to Aston Villa
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £45m deal to sign French midfielder Manu Kone from Roma, according to Rio Ferdinand, who cited transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes appears set to join Aston Villa for £35m after a medical was scheduled for Friday.
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Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race
After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.
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Spain train through hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final in New Jersey
Spain held an outdoor training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on Thursday despite air quality reaching hazardous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising medical concerns just days before Sunday's World Cup final.
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Mbappé chases World Cup all-time scoring record against England in bronze final
Kylian Mbappé enters France's third-place match against England on Saturday needing just one goal to surpass Lionel Messi as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, while a Golden Boot win would make him the first player to claim the award twice.
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Mbappé scores eight goals but Spain's semifinal masterclass leaves France's captain empty-handed again
Kylian Mbappé matched Lionel Messi's Golden Boot tally with eight goals at the 2026 World Cup, yet a disciplined Spain side shut him out in a 2-0 semifinal win, sending France to the third-place match instead of the final.
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Southgate tipped to replace Pochettino as USMNT coach after England axe Tuchel
Gareth Southgate has emerged as a candidate to take charge of the United States men's national team after Mauricio Pochettino's future was thrown into doubt by a 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bellingham weeps on father's shoulder after England's World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Jude Bellingham was visibly distraught in Atlanta after England's defeat to Argentina, consoled by his father Mark, mother Denise, and teammate Morgan Rogers. The loss ended England's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966.
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Fernandez mocks England with Wonderwall post after stunning goal ends World Cup run
Enzo Fernandez scored a stunning equaliser and later posted a video of Argentina players laughing to the tune of Wonderwall — England's unofficial tournament anthem — after the South Americans knocked the Three Lions out of the World Cup in Atlanta. Chelsea also deleted a celebratory post of Fernandez following fan backlash.
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Trump confirmed for World Cup final trophy presentation after FIFA backs his involvement
US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final in New York on Sunday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirming the two will present the trophy together as Spain face Argentina.
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Messi's two assists seal Argentina's comeback win over England as Henry calls him 'unstoppable'
Lionel Messi, 39, delivered two inch-perfect assists to overturn a 1-0 deficit against England at the 2026 World Cup, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to send Argentina into Sunday's final against Spain.
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Falklands veterans demand FIFA ban Argentina players over 'Las Malvinas' banner after England win
Simon Weston, who suffered severe burns in the 1982 conflict, and Jarvis Burt, whose teenage brother was killed in the war, have condemned Premier League stars Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Julian Alvarez for parading a 'Falklands are Argentinian' banner after Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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Saliba played with back fracture for two months at World Cup
Arsenal's central defender competed throughout the 2026 World Cup under painkillers despite suffering a back fracture in the Premier League two months before the tournament. He was forced to leave the pitch at the 30-minute mark of the semi-final against Spain.
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Messi's Argentina read Pickford's penalty notes left behind after World Cup semi-final win
After Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday, Lionel Messi, Nico González and Enzo Fernández were filmed reading Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which appeared to contain his penalty-shootout strategy for each Argentina player.
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FIFA opens assessment after Martinez brandishes Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
FIFA's independent Disciplinary Committee is assessing the incident after Argentina players, including Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their 2-1 semi-final win over England in Atlanta.
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Yamal faces Messi in World Cup final after photo together as a baby resurfaces
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey — 18 years after a charity photo captured Messi bathing Yamal as an infant. Spain's defensive order faces Argentina's chaotic resilience for the biggest prize in football.
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Thierry Henry denies viral fake quotes about France team
Since France's elimination by Spain at the 2026 World Cup, false statements attributed to Thierry Henry have circulated widely on social media. The former striker took to Instagram to set the record straight.
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