World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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France caught in World Cup plane controversy linked to ICE deportations
According to a Guardian investigation, the aircraft chartered by FIFA to transport the French team during the 2026 World Cup belong to Global Crossing Airlines, a company that extensively collaborated with U.S. immigration police in 2024 and 2025.
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World Cup Revelation at 40, Vozinha Attracts Inter Miami's Interest
Unknown before the 2026 World Cup, Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises. Out of contract, he is reportedly in Inter Miami's sights, according to Marca.
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Norway doctor clears squad of illness sickness fears ahead of England World Cup quarter-final
Norway team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed all players are fit after rumours of a sickness bug sweeping the camp following their 2-1 win over Brazil. England and Norway now face extreme heat and thunderstorm warnings in Miami on Saturday.
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Storms force Roy Keane and ITV pundits indoors before France vs Morocco
Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Patrick Vieira were moved from ITV's outdoor New York loft studio after storms struck the city ahead of France's World Cup semi-final against Morocco.
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Kane presents Crouch with England legacy cap after Three Lions reach World Cup quarter-finals
Harry Kane handed former England striker Peter Crouch an England legacy cap following the Three Lions' 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico in Mexico City. Kane, who scored and assisted in the win, has now netted six goals in five matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel lodges complaint with FA after FIFA rejects Quansah World Cup ban appeal
Thomas Tuchel has reacted with fury to FIFA's decision to uphold Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup suspension, immediately requesting the FA formally register England's objection. Quansah will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.
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England fans flood Miami ahead of Norway quarter-final with 30,000 expected at stadium
Thousands of England supporters have descended on Miami ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with an estimated 30,000 Three Lions fans set to pack Miami Stadium as the team chase a first semi-final since 2018.
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Haaland hands England all the pressure ahead of World Cup quarter-final in Miami
Erling Haaland has declared England clear favourites and urged the world to pile pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side before Norway face the Three Lions in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Gordon urges England to shelve Mexico euphoria and refocus on Norway quarter-final
Anthony Gordon has called on England to stop celebrating their famous win over Mexico and lock in on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, warning that Erling Haaland's side are a genuine threat capable of ending their run.
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Paraguayan Senator's Lawyer Demands Mbappé Extradition, a Legally Baseless Threat
After racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator targeting Kylian Mbappé, her lawyer has threatened the France captain's extradition. The procedure is legally impossible under international law, and the Paraguayan government itself does not support it.
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Fernandes 'sad and disillusioned' after Merino's late goal ends Portugal's World Cup
Bruno Fernandes has released an emotional statement after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage by Spain, with Mikel Merino's stoppage-time strike ending their campaign.
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Pelé's daughter says 'Brazilian football is broken' after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of Pelé, has condemned Brazil's football administration as a 'closed, incestuous ecosystem' following the national team's 2-1 last-16 defeat to Norway — their earliest World Cup exit in 36 years.
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White House brands Starmer's England scheduling intervention 'more egregious' than Trump's Balogun lobbying
A senior White House official has claimed Keir Starmer's support for FA representations over England's Mexico City kick-off time was 'far more egregious' than Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino seeking a review of Folarin Balogun's red card.
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Quansah handed two-match World Cup ban by Fifa for serious foul play against Mexico
Jarell Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after Fifa doubled his suspension to two matches, citing serious foul play in the last-16 win over Mexico.
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Quansah handed two-game ban after red card leaves England short for World Cup qualifiers
FIFA have confirmed Jarell Quansah will serve a two-match suspension after his red card in England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, dealing a defensive blow to the national side.
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Facundo Tello to referee France vs Morocco quarter-final at 2026 World Cup
Argentinian official Facundo Tello will take charge of the France vs Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup — a near-repeat of their 2022 semi-final — supported by a full Argentine officiating team. Tello has never awarded a penalty in five World Cup appearances.
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Doping ban, knee injuries and Monaco exile: why Pogba missed France's World Cup squad
Paul Pogba, a key figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 tournament after persistent knee injuries limited his playing time at AS Monaco following his return from an 18-month doping suspension.
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Burn admits guilt after Henderson breaks wrist celebrating England's World Cup win over Mexico
Dan Burn has revealed he feels partly responsible for Jordan Henderson's freak injury, having vaulted the same advertising hoarding moments before the veteran midfielder slipped and broke his wrist and forearm at the Azteca Stadium.
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Trump adviser accuses Starmer of risking lives over England's World Cup kickoff row
White House Task Force director Andrew Giuliani has claimed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer put lives at risk by intervening to block a proposed six-hour kickoff change for England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico in Mexico City.
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Pulisic fractures tibia and fibula as USA crash out of World Cup in 4-1 loss to Belgium
Christian Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and microfractures to his tibia and fibula during the United States' 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium in Seattle on Monday. The AC Milan winger is expected to be sidelined for several weeks but could return before the Serie A season opener on 23 August.
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