World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Only three survivors from 2022: France's XI against Morocco completely transformed
Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco meet in the quarter-finals in Boston on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Retirements, emerging talent and injuries have profoundly reshaped Didier Deschamps' starting XI.
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FA weighs Quansah red card appeal as Trump's Balogun intervention opens disciplinary floodgates
Jarell Quansah faces a suspension that would rule him out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after his red card against Mexico. The FA is considering an appeal, emboldened by Donald Trump's successful intervention to overturn Folarin Balogun's ban.
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Kone agrees personal terms with Arsenal as Trossard nears £15.5m Besiktas exit
Arsenal are closing in on Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with personal terms reportedly agreed and a £43m fee the remaining hurdle. Simultaneously, Leandro Trossard's representatives are heading to Istanbul to finalise a £15.5m move to Besiktas.
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Onana's ACL at the World Cup forces Aston Villa into the transfer market
Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury during Belgium's win over the United States at the World Cup, ruling him out for most or all of next season. FIFA will cover his wages up to £4.68m, but Villa are now expected to seek midfield reinforcements.
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France-Paraguay: Referee Tantashev Heavily Criticized, Removed From Quarter-Finals
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev, who officiated the France-Paraguay Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, will not be assigned to any Quarter-Final matches. His overly lenient management of Paraguayan players, who committed numerous unsporting acts throughout the match, has drawn sharp criticism from experts.
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Messi rescues Argentina with comeback from two goals down as Switzerland reach first quarterfinal since 1954
Argentina trailed Egypt by two goals as late as the 78th minute before completing a historic 3-2 comeback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, visibly emotional at 39, was central to the turnaround, while Switzerland also advanced to set up a quarterfinal meeting with Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
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USMNT eliminated in round of 16 as federation vows to learn and return stronger
The United States Soccer Federation released a bilingual statement thanking fans after the USMNT's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the USA won three group-stage matches for the first time in federation history before falling 4-1 to Belgium.
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Switzerland survive Colombia shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Kansas City on Tuesday, ending a 71-year wait to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi's defending champion Argentina, who beat Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day, await them on Saturday.
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Scaloni breaks down in tears and abandons interview after Argentina's stunning comeback over Egypt
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion and walked out of his post-match interview after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Messi scoring and assisting in a three-goal blitz.
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Argentina's stunning comeback reshapes England's potential route to the World Cup final
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2, where they face Norway. Reigning champions Argentina kept their path alive with a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Egypt, overturning a two-goal deficit in 17 minutes.
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BBC to stay in Salford studio until World Cup semi-finals in cost-saving move
The BBC will not travel to the United States until the semi-final stage of the 2026 World Cup, conducting most of their coverage from their Salford studio while ITV broadcast from a rooftop set in Brooklyn, New York.
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Egypt furious as Argentina's stoppage-time comeback sparks referee controversy at World Cup
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan vowed never to watch the World Cup again after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2, with a disallowed Mostafa Ziko goal and a disputed penalty call in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez's winner fuelling Egyptian outrage.
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Egypt's Ziko accuses FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina
Mostafa Ziko broke down in tears after Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, alleging the tournament had been "fixed" following a disallowed goal, two disputed penalty claims, and a contentious foul call that denied Mohamed Salah a clear chance.
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Henry and Lalas clash on air over FIFA's Trump-influenced Balogun reprieve
Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas clashed in a heated on-air debate over FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card ban after Donald Trump urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to intervene. Henry argued the process was wrong even if the original red card was not justified.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan booked for anti-racism gesture as VAR controversy mars Argentina win
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan was shown a yellow card after making FIFA's recognised anti-racism 'X' gesture at referee François Letexier, as Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in a chaotic World Cup round of 16 tie in Atlanta.
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Messi breaks down in tears after Argentina's comeback against Egypt (3-2)
Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining, Argentina overturned Egypt in extra time (3-2) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Decisive with a goal and an assist, Lionel Messi became emotional at the final whistle.
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Egypt's Ziko accuses referee of rigging World Cup defeat to Argentina after 3-2 collapse
Mostafa Ziko and Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan have accused officials of fixing their World Cup last-16 loss to Argentina in Atlanta, after the reigning champions overturned a 2-0 deficit with three late goals amid disputed VAR decisions.
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Onana tears ACL in Belgium's win over USA, ruled out for rest of World Cup
Amadou Onana ruptured the ACL in his right knee in the 19th minute of Belgium's 4-1 round-of-16 victory over the United States on Monday, ending his World Cup 2026 campaign at 24 years old.
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Video of Infantino 'Dismayed' After Egyptian Goal Against Argentina Is Fake
A video showing FIFA President Gianni Infantino clapping his hands in dismay is circulating on social media, presented as his reaction to Egypt's goal in the Round of 16 against Argentina (3-2). It actually dates from the Morocco–Netherlands match.
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Neville calls Martinez and Romero the best 'worst centre-halves' in the world after Argentina's comeback
Gary Neville delivered a characteristically blunt assessment of Lisandro Martinez after Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup last 16, praising the United defender's relentless mentality despite his defensive frailties.
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