World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Argentine Referee Facundo Tello Appointed for France-Morocco Quarter-Final, Four Years After World Cup Final Loss
FIFA has assigned Argentine referee Facundo Tello, 44, to oversee the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco. The decision has sparked controversy, as Franco-Argentine tensions remain high following the Albiceleste's 2022 final victory.
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Guehi warns Haaland will be 'up for it' as England plot World Cup quarter-final plan
Marc Guehi has admitted stopping Erling Haaland will be England's greatest challenge at the World Cup, with the Norway striker having scored seven goals against Guehi alone before the Crystal Palace defender joined Manchester City.
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Norway hit by illness scare ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami
Norway coach Stale Solbakken confirmed several players, including striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, have been struck by illness ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, though he said the squad is recovering.
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Henderson ruled out of World Cup after broken wrist as Guehi confirms recovery progress
Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the 2026 World Cup after breaking his wrist celebrating England's win over Mexico. The 36-year-old, who made history as the only men's player to appear at four World Cups, hopes to remain with the squad in a support role.
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Messi faces Salah as Argentina meet Egypt in World Cup 2026 last 16 in Atlanta
Lionel Messi, 39, arrives in Atlanta having scored seven goals in four matches as Argentina defend their World Cup title against an Egypt side captained by Mohamed Salah, who helped the Pharaohs reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
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O'Reilly reveals Tuchel's 'we became the rock' message after England stun Mexico at Azteca
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's dressing-room speech after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca sealed a World Cup quarter-final place against Norway.
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Mbaye wants to leave PSG this summer despite contract until 2028
Author of a goal with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, Ibrahim Mbaye wishes to leave PSG this summer. The 18-year-old winger, underused by Luis Enrique, is attracting interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa.
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BBC sends presenters to USA for World Cup semi-finals after Salford studio backlash
The BBC will fly key personnel including Gabby Logan to the United States for next week's World Cup semi-finals, reversing a cost-saving decision that kept their coverage in a Salford studio while rivals ITV broadcast from Brooklyn.
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Letexier to referee Argentina vs Egypt in World Cup round of 16
Frenchman Francois Letexier takes charge of Argentina's round-of-16 clash with Egypt at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, his third appointment of the tournament. The 37-year-old previously refereed the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England.
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England's 3-2 win over Mexico draws 9.1 million viewers despite 2am kick-off
England's last-16 victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup pulled a peak live audience of 9.1 million on BBC One despite a 2am UK start, more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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Paraguayan senator threatens Mbappé with legal action after he condemned her racist remarks
Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatened legal proceedings for gender-based violence after the Real Madrid forward publicly condemned her racist comments targeting his origins and appearance.
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Downing Street defends Starmer's role in England kick-off time row as FIFA faces Trump pressure
Downing Street has clarified that Sir Keir Starmer supported FA representations to prevent England's World Cup last-16 kick-off against Mexico being moved from 6pm to 12pm local time — a change that would have hampered the team's preparations at altitude in Mexico City.
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England weigh appeal to save Quansah from World Cup quarter-final ban against Norway
Jarell Quansah faces an automatic one-match suspension after receiving a straight red card in England's 3-2 win over Mexico, ruling him out of Saturday's quarter-final. The FA is now considering whether to challenge the decision following the precedent set by FIFA's intervention in Folarin Balogun's case.
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Kane escapes yellow card as FIFA confirms Mexico booking was wrongly attributed
Harry Kane was not booked during England's 3-2 World Cup 2026 last-16 victory over Mexico, despite a broadcast graphic suggesting otherwise. FIFA's official records confirm the 68th-minute caution belonged to centre-back Marc Guehi, not the England captain.
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Liam Gallagher ready to perform Wonderwall live if England reach World Cup final
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he is 'ready' to perform Wonderwall at the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico sent fans and players singing the anthem at the Azteca.
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England's 3-2 win over Mexico shatters BBC overnight viewing record with 9.1 million watching at 2am
England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of Monday drew a peak live audience of 9.1 million on the BBC — more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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Fernandes declares Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' as Ronaldo debate intensifies
Bruno Fernandes admitted Portugal 'can't be positive' about their last-16 exit at the World Cup after Spain's Mikel Merino struck a stoppage-time winner, with the Manchester United midfielder insisting his side 'had the quality to win the tournament'.
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Rúben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference as Merino speaks nearby at World Cup
Rúben Dias abruptly left his post-match mixed zone interview at AT&T Stadium after Spain's Mikel Merino began speaking at an adjacent stage, following a prolonged delay caused by Portugal's press officer insisting on finding a Portuguese journalist to ask the first question.
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Norway hit by illness and fatigue ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England
Norway have been disrupted by sickness and exhaustion throughout the Women's World Cup, with Crystal Palace forward Jørgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen both missing matches due to illness ahead of the quarter-final against England.
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Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification
After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.
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