World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Shearer names England's 3-2 win over Mexico the best Three Lions performance of his lifetime
Alan Shearer has reversed his pre-tournament scepticism after England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, calling it the finest collective display he has ever seen from an England side.
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Lamine Yamal's toddler half-brother Keyne steals the World Cup spotlight from Spain's star
Lamine Yamal is dazzling on the pitch for Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but his three-year-old half-brother Keyne has become a viral sensation in the stands, winning fans worldwide with his fist-pumping celebrations and irresistible energy.
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Allardyce blasts Trump and Infantino over 'scandalous' Balogun ban suspension at World Cup
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has condemned Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Trump's intervention led to Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup ban being suspended, allowing the striker to face Belgium despite Jarell Quansah's England ban being increased in the same review.
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Sporting Lisbon block Debast from Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain
Zeno Debast has been ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles after Sporting Lisbon declared him unfit to play — a verdict that contradicts both the Belgian FA's medical staff and FIFA's own medical authorities.
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Shakira watches France beat Morocco (2-0) alongside Mbappé's father
Colombian singer Shakira, author of the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, watched France's quarter-final victory over Morocco from a box at Gillette Stadium in Boston, seated next to Wilfrid Mbappé, the father of the French captain.
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Ketchup and mayo banned as England's nutritionist reveals World Cup match-day diet plan
Premier League chef Jonny Marsh, who has cooked for around 100 top-flight players including Jordan Pickford, has detailed the strict dietary regime England's squad will follow ahead of their World Cup clash with Norway — including a carb-loading schedule that begins two days before kick-off.
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FIFA to spare Argentina punishment over Falklands song despite confiscating England flags
FIFA will not punish Argentina for singing 'Muchachos' — which references the Falkland Islands — in their dressing room after beating Egypt 3-2, despite having confiscated England flags at the same tournament for political imagery.
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Antonio Nusa: the RB Leipzig winger England must contain beyond Haaland at World Cup
England face a dual threat from Norway in Miami, with RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa emerging as a genuine danger alongside Erling Haaland after scoring a stunning curler to eliminate Ivory Coast in Dallas.
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Mbappe blames three-minute VAR delay for tame penalty miss in France's win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe has explained how a prolonged VAR review broke his concentration before he rolled a soft penalty straight to goalkeeper Yassine Bono in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston.
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Olise subdued against Morocco, but spared suspension for semi-final
Quiet during France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final, Michael Olise avoided a yellow card that would have ruled him out of the semi-final. The press gave him his lowest ratings of the tournament.
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Guehi and Rice emerge as doubts for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
England face a significant injury scare ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Marc Guehi nursing a hamstring strain and Declan Rice sidelined by illness. Thomas Tuchel is also without Jarell Quansah, who is serving a two-match ban.
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Guehi and Rice doubts as England face injury crisis ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final
England head into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami with Thomas Tuchel sweating over Marc Guehi's hamstring and Declan Rice's illness, while Reece James is pushing to return from a three-game absence.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' referee Turpin appointed to take charge of England vs Norway
Clément Turpin, the French official Thomas Tuchel once rated one out of ten, will referee England's World Cup last-16 tie against Norway. The experienced Frenchman has already taken charge of England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia at the tournament.
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Quansah two-match ban prompts England FA complaint as Mbappe confronts referee at World Cup
Jarell Quansah's two-match suspension after his red card against Mexico has infuriated Thomas Tuchel, who demanded the FA lodge a formal complaint with FIFA over the VAR process. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe clashed with the referee after his penalty was saved in France's quarter-final win over Morocco.
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Mbappé surpasses 20 World Cup goals and makes history against Morocco
Scorer and provider in France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Kylian Mbappé becomes the first player to score at least eight goals in two consecutive World Cups and crosses the 20-goal mark in the competition.
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Haaland to Real Madrid « in two or three years », says former Dortmund chief
Brilliant at the 2026 World Cup with seven goals in five matches, Erling Haaland is tipped for Real Madrid in the medium term by Hans-Joachim Watzke, former Borussia Dortmund president, despite a contract with Manchester City running until 2034.
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Haaland or Kane: five pundits deliver their verdict ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland and Harry Kane meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday as Norway face England for a place in the semi-finals. Five pundits have weighed in on which striker holds the edge — and only one backed the England captain.
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France reach third straight World Cup semi as Mbappé closes in on Messi's all-time record
France are the only team at the 2026 World Cup to win all six matches in regulation, outscoring opponents 16-2. Kylian Mbappé has eight goals in six games and needs just one more to equal Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record.
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Bouaddi's World Cup masterclass leaves Man United facing £100m now-or-never call
Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco were eliminated by France at the World Cup quarter-final stage, but the 18-year-old Lille midfielder cemented his status as one of the game's elite young talents — and Manchester United are weighing a £100m move before rivals move in.
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England's World Cup squad banned from ketchup and mayo as chef reveals strict Norway prep
Personal chef Jonny Marsh, who has cooked for around 100 Premier League players, has outlined England's nutritional plan ahead of their World Cup clash with Norway — including a ban on ketchup and mayonnaise and a heavy reliance on beetroot shots.
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