World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Norway illness scare hands England potential edge ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway's squad has been hit by a sickness bug days before their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday, July 11, raising doubts over the Scandinavians' readiness for the tie.
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Desailly urges Barcola to snub Arsenal and Liverpool and stay at PSG
Former France international Marcel Desailly has told Bradley Barcola to reject interest from Arsenal and Liverpool and remain at Paris Saint-Germain, arguing the 23-year-old winger still has growing to do within Didier Deschamps' system.
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Roberto Martinez officially leaves Portugal after 2026 World Cup elimination
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the end of Roberto Martinez's contract on Wednesday, following the Seleção's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (0-1). The Spaniard leaves behind a record of 30 wins in 45 matches and a Nations League title won in 2025.
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Gordon hails England's World Cup brotherhood and reveals finishing lessons from Kane
Anthony Gordon has called the current England squad the best group he has been part of 'by a country mile', crediting strong team spirit after their dramatic last-16 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The Barcelona winger also revealed he has been seeking goalscoring advice from captain Harry Kane.
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Balogun flooded with support after apology as USA crash out of World Cup to Belgium
Folarin Balogun has received an outpouring of support after apologising to fans following the USA's 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium, a match overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend his red-card ban at the request of the White House.
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Trump jokes USA's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium was 'rigged, just like 2020 election'
Donald Trump predicted before kick-off that any US defeat to Belgium would be 'rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020'. The Americans went on to lose 4-1, with Trump having earlier intervened to get Folarin Balogun's red card suspended.
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Norway goalkeeper confirms sickness bug days before World Cup quarter-final against England
Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has confirmed a sickness bug is sweeping the Norway camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England, saying the team doctor is "very busy at the moment".
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Egypt file FIFA complaint and demand referee removed after Argentina comeback defeat
The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over referee François Letexier's performance in their World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina, calling for the French officiating team to be removed from the tournament.
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Egypt accuse Fifa of fixing World Cup after Messi inspires Argentina comeback from 2-0 down
Egypt's Mostafa Zico claimed the tournament had been 'fixed' after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to reach the quarter-finals in Atlanta, with manager Hossam Hassan alleging Fifa wanted to protect the defending champions.
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Lautaro Martínez confirms 2026 World Cup will be Messi's last
After Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt, Lautaro Martínez revealed that this World Cup will be Lionel Messi's final tournament, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner visibly emotional at the final whistle.
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Henderson smashes forearm in freak fall during England's World Cup celebrations against Mexico
Jordan Henderson fractured his left forearm after falling over advertising hoardings during England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. His father Brian confirmed the midfielder underwent surgery and will remain with the squad in the United States.
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England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final with Argentina or Switzerland awaiting in the semis
England's path to a first World Cup final since 1966 is now mapped out. They face Norway on 11 July in Miami, with Argentina or Switzerland standing between them and a place in the New York-New Jersey showpiece on 19 July.
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Neville clashes with Keane and Wright over Argentina's luck after Egypt comeback
Gary Neville accused Argentina of 'riding their luck' after they overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt in stoppage time, only for Roy Keane and Ian Wright to push back, insisting fight and Messi make the difference.
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Egypt files FIFA complaint against Letexier, accuses referee of match-fixing after Argentina elimination
Eliminated 3-2 by Argentina in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Egypt has filed an official complaint with FIFA against French referee François Letexier, with manager Hossam Hassan going so far as to cry conspiracy.
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VAR controversy, FIFA probe and Messi furore dominate 2026 World Cup round of 16
Argentina edged Egypt 3-2 in a chaotic last-16 tie marred by disputed VAR calls and post-match rigging claims from scorer Mostafa Ziko, while FIFA opened an investigation into racist abuse of streamer IShowSpeed and clashed with UEFA over Folarin Balogun's overturned ban.
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Lightning and 44C heat index threaten to disrupt England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
Lightning strikes forecast for Saturday in Miami could trigger a shelter-in-place order at Hard Rock Stadium, while temperatures of 33C with a real-feel of 44C and 59% humidity threaten to sap players in England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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FIFA suspend two US officials as Balogun red-card row draws Rooney's 'absolute disgrace' verdict
Two United States football officials, team manager Sam Zapatka and US Soccer vice president of security Frank Pannell, were quietly banned by FIFA following the USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium — a defeat already overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's reinstated suspension.
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Argentine referee for France-Morocco: the Blues refuse to be distracted
FIFA has appointed Argentine Facundo Tello to referee the quarter-final between France and Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. A choice that revives Franco-Argentine tensions since the 2022 final, but which French players dismiss outright.
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Fernandes clocked fastest sprint times at United after COVID lockdown training
Bruno Fernandes recorded some of the highest top speeds at Manchester United following the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, defying expectations after months of remote training. The United captain will miss the start of pre-season after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain.
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Paraguayan senator doubles down on racist remarks against Mbappé
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla reiterated her attacks on Kylian Mbappé during a press conference on Tuesday, refusing to retract openly racist statements that prompted the French Football Federation to file a complaint and triggered a judicial investigation in Paris.
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