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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday for England's first World Cup win in 60 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested a bank holiday on Friday 25 July could follow an England World Cup victory, but refused to confirm plans before the final. England face Norway in a quarter-final in Miami on Saturday after beating Mexico 3-2.
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FIFA rejects France's appeal to clear Olise after Trump secured Balogun reprieve
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's appeal to have his caution rescinded — a decision that contrasts sharply with the governing body's intervention to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban at Donald Trump's request.
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Bieber, Madonna and Coldplay headline World Cup final show that BBC will skip
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Coldplay and BTS are confirmed for an 11-minute halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium — but the BBC and ITV are expected to air first-half analysis instead of broadcasting the performance.
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Neymar weighs full retirement within days after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has confirmed he is retiring from international football after Brazil were eliminated in the last 16 by an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway at the World Cup. Reports in Brazil now suggest the 34-year-old is also considering ending his club career entirely.
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Rafael Márquez named Mexico head coach to lead El Tri into 2030 World Cup
The Mexican Football Federation has appointed former Barcelona captain Rafael Márquez as national team head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre after Mexico's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old is expected to make his managerial debut during the September international window.
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Rogers admits England cannot stop Haaland but vows to cut off his supply against Norway
Morgan Rogers has acknowledged that Erling Haaland is effectively unstoppable one-on-one, but the Aston Villa midfielder says England's plan against Norway in Miami is to starve the Manchester City striker of service.
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Paraguayan Senator Calls Mbappé a "Son of a Bitch" During Senate Session
Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, insulted Kylian Mbappé during an official Senate session, accusing him of refusing to shake hands with goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The France captain responded by calling her a "despicable woman unworthy of her office."
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FIFA rejects France's Olise yellow card appeal, leaving him one booking from semi-final ban
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA dismissed the French federation's appeal. The ruling contrasts sharply with FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension following Donald Trump's call to Gianni Infantino.
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Norway file FIFA complaint and flee hotel as problems mount before England World Cup quarter-final
Norway have lodged an official complaint with FIFA and relocated their squad from a Fort Lauderdale hotel after players grew frustrated with noise and logistical failures, adding to a sickness scare in camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami.
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Justin Bieber joins BTS, Madonna and Shakira for first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a co-headliner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, marking the first time in tournament history the title game will feature a halftime performance.
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Schmeichel warns Ronaldo facing 'really difficult' reality after Portugal's World Cup exit
Kasper Schmeichel says Cristiano Ronaldo will struggle to accept the end of his international career after Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The 41-year-old hinted this was his final World Cup but has not committed to full retirement.
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Rice and Guehi fitness doubts cloud England's World Cup quarter-final preparations against Norway
Declan Rice and Marc Guehi missed England's open training session in Kansas City ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, while Reece James also remained sidelined. Rice is managing a lower back problem and Guehi is dealing with muscle fatigue, though both are expected to be available in Miami.
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Norway quit Miami hotel amid illness fears and construction chaos before England World Cup quarter-final
Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale base in just two and a half hours after players grew frustrated with noise, logistical problems and illness concerns ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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Argentina players chant about Falklands after dramatic comeback win over Egypt
Argentina's players broke into a chant referencing the Falkland Islands moments after their round-of-16 victory over Egypt, in which they recovered from 2-0 down to win with three goals in 14 minutes. The provocation comes ahead of a potential World Cup semi-final against England.
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England fan gets £10,000 life savings back after taking grandad to World Cup
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, spent his entire house deposit fund to take 80-year-old grandfather Geoff Golliker to the 2026 World Cup across the USA and Mexico. A company moved by their story has now gifted him the full £10,000 back.
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Richard Olise released by Chelsea as brother Michael shines at World Cup
Chelsea have parted ways with 21-year-old defender Richard Olise, leaving Michael Olise's younger brother without a club. Richard had progressed through Chelsea's academy since Under-9 level and featured in their Conference League squad last season.
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FA's backing of Infantino under scrutiny as Trump-FIFA ban controversy deepens
The Football Association was reportedly poised to send a letter supporting Gianni Infantino's 2027 re-election bid just as the FIFA president became embroiled in controversy over Donald Trump's alleged interference in Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension.
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Deschamps defends Letexier and backs Argentine referees ahead of France-Morocco
On the eve of the France-Morocco World Cup 2026 quarter-final, Didier Deschamps dismissed concerns over the all-Argentine refereeing team and defended François Letexier, who faced criticism after Argentina-Egypt. Aurélien Tchouaméni's fitness remains uncertain.
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Argentina players sing Falklands songs ahead of potential World Cup semi-final with England
Footage from Argentina's celebrations after their 3-2 comeback win over Egypt at the World Cup showed players, including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, singing about the Falkland Islands and referencing the 1994 Maradona drugs ban — with a possible semi-final against England now looming.
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Norway switch Miami hotels overnight as World Cup chaos threatens England quarter-final prep
Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale hotel within two-and-a-half hours after players complained of noise from road traffic and a nearby construction site. The disruption follows a squad illness that has run through the camp since Sunday, days before their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against England.
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