World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Letexier appointed for Argentina-Egypt: Buenos Aires press cries foul
The appointment of French referee François Letexier to oversee the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt has sparked a wave of criticism in Argentine media and on social networks, fueled by Franco-Argentine rivalry.
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Balogun fined $40,000 despite red card overturned
FIFA's Disciplinary Commission fined Folarin Balogun $40,000, the American striker for AS Monaco whose suspension was lifted following Donald Trump's intervention during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balogun distances himself from Trump-backed FIFA ban reversal after US lose 4-1 to Belgium
Folarin Balogun insists he played no part in overturning his one-match suspension after a red card against Bosnia, a ban that Donald Trump confirmed he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift. The US still lost 4-1 to Belgium.
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Infantino vows to stay as FIFA president despite calls to resign over Trump interference
Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, defying widespread calls to resign after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension drew a fierce rebuke from UEFA.
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Lequjaa on Yamal: "I don't know a Spaniard named Jamal"
Morocco Football Federation president Fawzi Lequjaa reopened the Lamine Yamal file, confirming Morocco's respect for the Barcelona star's choice to represent Spain, but delivered a pointed jab at the Arabic name of the Spanish talent.
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Hakimi warns Mbappé before France-Morocco clash: "He's not my mate on the pitch"
Two days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Achraf Hakimi has set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in unequivocal terms.
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Rooney claims Portugal players don't share Argentina's bond with their star as Ronaldo exits World Cup
Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal's players do not rally around Cristiano Ronaldo the way Argentina's squad unites behind Lionel Messi, after Spain's Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to end Ronaldo's World Cup career in a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat.
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Onana Out for Rest of World Cup with ACL Tear, Belgium Loses Key Midfielder
Amadou Onana has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture sustained during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup round of 16. The Aston Villa midfielder will miss not only the remainder of the 2026 World Cup but the entire rest of the year.
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Belgium mock Trump with his own dance moves after routing US 4-1 at World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with players mimicking Donald Trump's signature dance after their final goal — a pointed response to Trump's controversial lobbying of FIFA to reinstate striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the match.
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Rashford's World Cup inclusion hints at Manchester United return under Carrick
Manchester United's decision to feature Marcus Rashford in an official list of their World Cup round-of-16 players has fuelled speculation that the 28-year-old will rejoin the squad this summer after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option.
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Bouaddi with Morocco: Létang had alerted the FFF, Deschamps did nothing
According to L'Équipe, LOSC president Olivier Létang had warned Philippe Diallo of the risk of losing Ayyoub Bouaddi to Morocco. The decision lay with Didier Deschamps, who did not recall the 18-year-old midfielder.
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Onana ruptures ACL as Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Belgium's last-16 win over the United States in Seattle, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup and likely much of next season. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced 4-1.
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Racist chants and French referee: Argentina tensions with France escalate before World Cup
Videos of Argentine supporters chanting racist songs targeting French players, combined with the appointment of French referee François Letexier for Argentina's round-of-16 match against Egypt, have heightened tensions between the two nations ahead of a potential 2026 World Cup final.
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Ronaldo plays his final World Cup and claims three titles won with Portugal
Eliminated by Spain (0-1) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this World Cup was the last of his international career, while defending a record of 148 goals and three trophies in 233 caps.
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Bellingham, Rice and two defenders on yellow-card tightrope for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Four key England players — Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly — face suspension for the semi-final if booked against Norway on Saturday, with Jarell Quansah already absent after his red card against Mexico.
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Rooney warns England celebrations came too soon despite Mexico thriller sending them to last eight
Wayne Rooney has voiced concern that England's exuberant dressing-room celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico were premature, disagreeing with fellow BBC pundit Cesar Azpilicueta as injury worries mount ahead of a quarter-final against Norway.
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Rooney takes fresh swipe at Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain
Wayne Rooney appeared to aim a pointed jibe at Cristiano Ronaldo while working as a BBC pundit, suggesting Portugal's players lack the collective unity behind their captain that Argentina's squad shows for Lionel Messi.
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Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in former City teammate's face
Rodri has apologised to Bernardo Silva after appearing to celebrate directly in front of his former Manchester City teammate following a missed header in the 96th minute of Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on Monday.
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Rashford included in United's World Cup round-of-16 list, fuelling return speculation
Manchester United's official social media account included Marcus Rashford in a list of eight club players to reach the World Cup's round of 16, prompting widespread fan speculation that the 28-year-old will be reintegrated into the squad under Michael Carrick this summer.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a tense round-of-16 tie at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Jude Bellingham netting twice in under two minutes despite his side being reduced to 10 men. Thomas Tuchel's team now face Norway in the last eight on 11 June.
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