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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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World Cup revelation Manzambi close to €60m Newcastle transfer
Author of four decisive contributions in the group stage with Switzerland, Johan Manzambi is attracting Premier League interest. The Fribourg midfielder is reportedly on the verge of joining Newcastle for 60 million euros.
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Newcastle agree £50m deal for Freiburg's Manzambi as midfield crisis deepens
Newcastle United have agreed a fee of around £50m with SC Freiburg for 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi, who impressed for Switzerland at the World Cup with three goals and two assists.
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Haaland calls out Rooney to honour rowing forfeit after Norway sink Brazil at World Cup
Erling Haaland has publicly challenged Wayne Rooney to make good on his promise to row down a river after Norway eliminated Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Rooney, who made the pledge on BBC Sport before the round-of-16 tie, has since agreed to fulfil it — possibly on New York's Hudson River.
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Gaza fans watch World Cup screenings in tribute to organiser killed in Israeli strike
Mohammad al-Waheidi, who set up World Cup screenings across Gaza for displaced Palestinians, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday, along with three others including two siblings aged 10 and 8.
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Djorkaeff accuses Vitinha and Portuguese leaders of boycotting Ronaldo at World Cup
After Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (1-0), Youri Djorkaeff believes Cristiano Ronaldo was « boycotted » by his own teammates, and specifically names Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes.
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England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway faces delay as Miami heat and storms threaten kick-off
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami could be delayed or postponed after FIFA was forced to push back their last-16 match against Mexico by an hour. Temperatures are forecast to hit 34°C, feeling closer to 43°C, with thunderstorms expected around kick-off.
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World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: England, France, Spain and Argentina's path to the semi-finals
The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, with England facing Norway in Miami, France meeting Morocco, Spain taking on Belgium, and Argentina squaring off against Switzerland.
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Klopp set to become Germany manager after Nagelsmann's elimination
After Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the German Football Association is in final negotiations with Jürgen Klopp on a contract running until 2030.
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Lineker and Cole call out Infantino's relentless World Cup camera appearances
Gary Lineker and Joe Cole have aired their frustration at FIFA president Gianni Infantino's constant on-screen presence at the 2026 World Cup, with Cole revealing he once resisted the urge to foul Infantino during a charity match in Dubai.
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UK government eyes 24 July bank holiday if England clinch first World Cup in 60 years
Friday 24 July has been earmarked as a potential bank holiday should England win the World Cup, it is understood, as the government weighs a national celebration 60 years after the country's only previous triumph. England face Norway in the quarter-finals this Saturday.
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Collina defends World Cup referees after Egypt coach accuses officials of bias against Argentina
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of biased officiating at the World Cup, after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan publicly accused referee Francois Letexier of unfairness following his side's 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
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All-Argentine crew for France v Morocco fuels World Cup 2026 referee controversy
Facundo Tello, a 44-year-old Argentine referee, will take charge of France's quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday — the first knockout fixture at this tournament where every match official hails from the same nation, drawing accusations of favouritism toward holders Argentina.
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England navigate weather threat again as storm looms over Norway quarter-final in Miami
England face another potential weather disruption at Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, after managing an hour-long delay in Mexico City last weekend. The FA is closely monitoring forecasts, with temperatures around 33 degrees and a thunderstorm threat in the area.
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Collina Defends Letexier and Validates Controversial Decisions from Argentina-Egypt
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's head of refereeing, has backed French referee François Letexier following the controversy surrounding the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt (3-2), notably justifying the disallowed goal for the Pharaohs by citing a foul by Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martínez.
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Brahim Diaz left stifling laughter as journalists brawl at Morocco World Cup press conference
Brahim Diaz's pre-match media session ahead of Morocco's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France descended into chaos on Tuesday when two journalists began fighting, forcing a press officer to intervene and leaving the Real Madrid star visibly amused.
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New York City Mayor backs Egypt's VAR 'robbed' claim after Argentina World Cup defeat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly sided with Egypt after their 3-2 round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, calling them 'robbed' during a public address — as the Egyptian Football Association filed an official complaint against the referee.
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Burn relishes Haaland duel as England target improvement for Norway quarter-final
Dan Burn has warned England must deliver a significantly better performance than their 3-2 win over Mexico if they are to beat Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals, while welcoming the prospect of a physical battle with Erling Haaland.
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Haaland calls out Rooney over River Mersey rowing bet after Norway reach World Cup quarter-finals
Wayne Rooney promised to row down the River Mersey if Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals — and Erling Haaland is holding him to it, publicly demanding the BBC pundit make good on his word ahead of Saturday's clash with England in Miami.
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Odegaard warns England that Premier League familiarity cuts both ways ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway captain Martin Odegaard says his side's knowledge of England's players — built through Premier League football — gives them a genuine edge in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with Erling Haaland already on seven goals heading into the tie.
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FIFA defends referee integrity after Egypt accuse World Cup officials of fixing Argentina clash
FIFA's chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected Egyptian FA accusations of a 'fix' following Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory in the World Cup last 16, insisting match officials 'cannot be influenced by anyone'.
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