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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Haaland's girlfriend made the first move — and now she's cheering him toward England
Erling Haaland is in a relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a former footballer from his hometown of Bryne who messaged him first while he was at Borussia Dortmund. The couple have a son born in December 2024 and will face England in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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How Jordan Pickford's father changed the family surname to spare his son from bullying
Jordan Pickford could have worn 'Pigford' on the back of his England shirt. His father Lee legally changed the family name by deed poll after being taunted as 'Piggy' throughout his school years.
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Dylan Deschamps celebrates France's qualification with his young wife Mathilde Cappelaere
After France's victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals (2-0), Didier Deschamps reunited with his loved ones in the stands at Gillette Stadium, including his son Dylan and his new wife Mathilde Cappelaere, whom he married last summer.
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Tuchel says England received no explanation for Quansah's two-match World Cup ban
Thomas Tuchel has revealed FIFA offered England no reasoning for upgrading Jarell Quansah's suspension to two matches, ruling the Bayer Leverkusen defender out of the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.
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Guehi, Rice and James return to training as England prepare for Norway World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi, Declan Rice and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, easing fitness concerns ahead of the tie. Jordan Henderson remains the only absentee as he recovers from wrist surgery.
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Kane reveals he played golf with Trump after US President called him a 'GREAT player'
Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with Donald Trump roughly 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida. The revelation came days after Trump publicly praised the England striker's performance in a 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.
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Henderson fracture and Quansah ban leave England short for Norway World Cup quarter-final
Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the tournament after fracturing his wrist, while Jarell Quansah serves the first game of a two-match ban. England do receive a boost, however, with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all returning to full training.
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France-Morocco: Mbappé's penalty in World Cup quarter-final reignites VAR controversy
France eliminated Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final, but two refereeing decisions — a penalty awarded to Mbappé despite apparent simulation and a goal validated despite Rabiot's handball — immediately sparked debate.
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France-Spain semi-final: four hours of flight and 35°C await the Blues in Dallas
For the first time in their World Cup campaign, Didier Deschamps' players are leaving the east coast of the United States. A journey of more than four hours to Dallas and temperatures expected around 35°C await them before the clash against Spain on Tuesday.
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Kane recalls 'surreal' golf round with Trump as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Harry Kane has described playing golf with US President Donald Trump in Palm Beach as a 'pretty surreal experience', with the England captain speaking ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
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England's plan to stop Haaland as Norway clash looms in World Cup quarterfinals
England face Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, with stopping Erling Haaland — seven goals in the tournament — the defining challenge. Morgan Rogers and Nico O'Reilly outlined England's approach: deny him the ball before he reaches the box.
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Kane insists he and Haaland are 'completely different players' ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown
Harry Kane has pushed back on comparisons with Erling Haaland, arguing the two strikers occupy entirely different roles, as England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Azpilicueta questions Yamal despite Man of the Match award in Spain's win over Belgium
Cesar Azpilicueta praised Lamine Yamal's influence but said the Barcelona winger 'has more to give' after Spain edged Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Yamal failing to register a goal or assist.
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Tuchel reveals FIFA gave England no explanation for Quansah's two-match ban
Thomas Tuchel confirmed England received no communication from FIFA after Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico was upgraded to a two-match suspension, ruling the defender out of the Norway quarter-final and a potential semi-final.
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Tuchel reveals Haaland apology story as England prepare for Norway quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel has recalled a past apology to Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while insisting his defenders must give the Manchester City striker their "full focus" after his seven goals in the tournament.
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Tuchel vows to 'bring football home' as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel has declared England are on the right path to end their 59-year wait for a major trophy, as they prepare to face Norway — who eliminated Brazil — in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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Yamal backs Spain to end France's unbeaten World Cup run in Dallas semifinal
Lamine Yamal has dismissed France's perfect six-game World Cup record ahead of Tuesday's semifinal in Dallas, insisting Spain fear no one and pointing to their unbeaten head-to-head record since Euro 2024.
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Colombia condemn death threats against Campaz after World Cup shootout exit to Switzerland
The Colombian football federation has condemned death threats directed at midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family after he missed a critical chance in extra time during Colombia's round-of-16 penalty shootout loss to Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lammens' rebound error hands Spain late winner to eliminate Belgium at World Cup
Substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold a long-range Pau Cubarsí shot, allowing Mikel Merino to tap in an 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Thibaut Courtois had kept a clean sheet before leaving injured in the 71st minute.
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Seven goals in four games: Haaland leads Norway to World Cup quarterfinal against England
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup, including a late winner against Ivory Coast and a brace to eliminate Brazil, placing Norway in a quarterfinal showdown with England and himself in contention for the Golden Boot.
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