World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Bouaddi targeted on social media after France-Morocco: "I don't regret my choice"
After Morocco's defeat to France (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi faced a wave of online mockery over his decision to represent the Lions of the Atlas rather than the Blues.
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Mbappe plays down ankle scare as England sweat over Guehi ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution in France's 2-0 win over Morocco but insists he is fine, while England face a defensive injury crisis with Marc Guehi doubtful and Reece James still working his way back from a hamstring problem.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with a semi-final berth against France or Morocco on the line.
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Clattenburg warns fourth Italian World Cup final referee would 'upset a lot of people'
Former FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg has predicted Italy's Maurizio Mariani will officiate the 2026 World Cup final, arguing the appointment would raise serious fairness concerns given the dominance of Italian officials at the top of football's refereeing structure.
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Vinicius breaks silence after Brazil's elimination by Norway in World Cup round of 16
Four days after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Vinicius Junior posted a message on Instagram to express his frustration and apologize to Brazilian supporters.
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Bounou stops Mbappé and captivates the Blues despite Morocco's defeat
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston, Morocco can count on a moral hero: Yassine Bounou, who made a penalty save against Mbappé and was praised by Maignan and Koundé after the final whistle.
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Norway's Solbakken was clinically dead for seven minutes before coaching his country to the World Cup
Stale Solbakken, who will coach Norway against England in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final, survived a cardiac arrest during a Copenhagen training session in 2001, spending 26 hours unconscious before a pacemaker ended his playing career at 33.
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Fifa releases 1,200 'sold-out' World Cup final tickets at prices up to $32,970
Fifa quietly listed nearly 1,200 Category 2 tickets for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, despite previously indicating the match was sold out. Prices start at $7,380, with premium lower-deck seats reaching $32,970.
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Portugal appoints Jorge Jesus as coach with Ronaldo's international future unresolved
Jorge Jesus has been named Portugal's new head coach following the team's early World Cup exit, a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain. The 71-year-old, who previously managed Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, says he must first speak with the 41-year-old about his international future.
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Fernandes calls Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' after Spain's stoppage-time blow
Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on Portugal's last-16 elimination by Spain, describing himself as 'sad, frustrated, and disappointed' and refusing to draw any positives from a campaign in which they won just two of their five games.
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Jorge Jesus named Portugal manager after Martinez's World Cup exit
Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat by Spain at the World Cup. The 71-year-old most recently managed Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, where he guided the club to the Saudi Pro League title.
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Henderson ruled out of World Cup after wrist surgery, but tipped for future coaching role
Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on a broken wrist suffered during England's celebrations after their 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, ending his involvement at the World Cup. England assistant Anthony Barry believes the Brentford midfielder has the qualities to become a coach under Thomas Tuchel.
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Guehi's hamstring strain puts England centre-back in doubt for Norway quarter-final
Marc Guehi suffered a hamstring strain in England's last-16 win over Mexico and is uncertain for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami. England's medical staff will assess the Crystal Palace captain before Tuchel decides whether to recall John Stones.
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Jorge Jesus Named Portugal Manager After 2026 World Cup Exit
The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced Jorge Jesus as the new national team manager on Friday, replacing Roberto Martinez, who was dismissed following Portugal's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Spain.
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Semifinal qualification guarantees FFF at least €23.6 million
By beating Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappé and Dembélé, the Blues reached the minimum threshold set by the FFF to balance its accounts at the 2026 World Cup. The federation is now assured of receiving at least €23.6 million in FIFA prize money, plus €2.2 million for preparation costs.
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Rice races to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after sickness worsens injury
Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday and Thursday with a sickness bug that has aggravated his existing neural issue, casting serious doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway.
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Sadio Mané's international retirement with Senegal was an AI-generated hoax
Multiple media outlets reported Friday an international retirement announcement from Sadio Mané following Senegal's elimination by Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. It was fake news produced by artificial intelligence, debunked by journalist Malang Sané of Sport News Africa.
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Five goals and a hat-trick: Dembélé finally establishes himself as France's secret weapon
Author of a hat-trick against Norway and a goal in the quarter-finals, Ousmane Dembélé has totalled five goals at the World Cup and now forms a leading attacking trio with Mbappé and Olise.
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Haaland slams referee over three-minute VAR delay before Mbappe's missed penalty
Erling Haaland publicly criticised Argentine referee Facundo Tello after a VAR check lasting more than three minutes preceded Kylian Mbappe's saved penalty in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco.
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AFA claims Egyptian hackers breached its systems after World Cup refereeing row
The Argentine Football Association says its email systems were infiltrated by Egyptian hackers who sent mass messages to accredited media accusing referee François Letexier of corrupt decisions in Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt.
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