World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Salah vows to rebuild Egyptian football after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback
Mohamed Salah has pledged to do 'everything in my power' to spark a new era for Egypt after their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, where a 2-0 lead evaporated in the final minutes.
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Liverpool and Arsenal reluctantly accept loan-back clause in £100m pursuit of World Cup star Bouaddi
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all chasing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout World Cup 2026 with Morocco, but Lille's demand for a season-long loan-back could cost any buyer close to £100 million with limited immediate return.
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FIFA bars English referees Oliver and Taylor from all Argentina matches at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor cannot officiate any Argentina game at this summer's World Cup, with the 1982 Falklands War cited as the governing reason behind the restriction.
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2026 World Cup: Rice, Guehi and James doubtful ahead of Norway quarter-final
England face uncertainty 48 hours before their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Declan Rice sidelined by a virus and hamstring trouble, while Marc Guehi and Reece James are both injured.
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Norway thank FIFA for hotel rescue ahead of England World Cup quarter-final in Miami
Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale base after players reported illness, noise and inadequate facilities, with FIFA covering costs at a new hotel ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami.
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Riise backs Norway to win the World Cup after stunning Brazil in New Jersey
Former Liverpool and Norway left-back John Arne Riise says he believes Norway can go all the way at the 2026 World Cup, after Erling Haaland's side shocked Brazil to reach a first-ever quarter-final, where England await at Hard Rock Stadium.
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World Cup standout Gill confirms £5.2m release clause as Man United eye goalkeeper deal
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who starred against Germany and France at the 2026 World Cup, has confirmed he has a release clause in his San Lorenzo contract as Manchester United, Aston Villa and Ipswich Town monitor his situation.
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FA to review security after man with wrench walks into England's World Cup media centre
A man carrying a wrench entered England's World Cup media centre in Kansas City on Thursday before being escorted out by local police. No players or coaching staff were present, and the FA has confirmed it will review its security arrangements.
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Rice, Guehi and James in fitness races as England sweat before Norway World Cup quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel faces a triple injury headache ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Declan Rice sidelined by illness, Marc Guehi doubtful, and Reece James managing a hamstring problem.
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Reece James returns to training and could start England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Reece James returned to full training on Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury against Ghana, raising hopes he will feature in England's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Salah promises fresh start after Egypt's heartbreaking elimination by Argentina
After leading 2-0 then losing 3-2 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Egypt saw Mohamed Salah break his silence two days later to promise his compatriots that "qualifying will no longer be enough".
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Hakimi booed in Morocco after quarter-final loss to France
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco has turned on captain Achraf Hakimi, who was ineffective in attack and criticized for his smiling demeanor at the final whistle.
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England reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals as France, Spain and Argentina also advance
England have secured their place in the last eight of the 2026 World Cup, where they face Norway. France, Spain and Argentina are also through, setting up a potential heavyweight collision in the semi-finals.
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Church of England defends World Cup prayer mocked for 'Hand of God' reference
The Church of England has been forced to defend a World Cup prayer that drew widespread ridicule online, after a clergy member raised the matter at the General Synod in York, citing its 'inauspicious' reference to Diego Maradona's infamous 1986 goal.
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Courtois urges two-on-one coverage as Belgium's only realistic way to stop Yamal
Thibaut Courtois has outlined a clear defensive strategy ahead of Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal against Spain, admitting that numerical superiority is the most realistic way to contain Lamine Yamal — while conceding it still may not be enough.
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Rima Edbouche backs Morocco from stands as Dembélé scores his fifth goal
At Gillette Stadium for the France-Morocco quarter-final (2-0), Rima Edbouche, wife of Ousmane Dembélé, publicly displayed her support for the Atlas Lions, while her husband scored his fifth goal of the tournament.
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Sadio Mané announces international retirement after Senegal's World Cup elimination
With 54 goals in 130 caps, Sadio Mané announced Thursday his international retirement following Senegal's 2-3 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Nasser forward does not rule out returning one day as head coach.
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Tuchel warned it would be 'foolish' to risk injured Declan Rice against Norway
Declan Rice is managing a hamstring problem and has missed two training days with illness ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Former England defender Stuart Pearce has urged Thomas Tuchel not to play Rice unless he is fully fit.
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2026 World Cup: Only 65% of penalties converted, worst record since 1966
With 39 penalties scored out of 60 attempted — including shootout kicks — the 2026 World Cup shows the lowest conversion rate since the 1966 edition. Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and several other stars missed their attempts.
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Mbappe edges Messi by assists as Haaland and Kane close in on World Cup 2026 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe leads the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race on eight goals, level with Lionel Messi but ahead on assists, while Erling Haaland sits third on seven and Harry Kane fourth on six as the quarter-finals unfold.
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