World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in his face during Spain's win over Portugal
Rodri has admitted he 'made a mistake' by celebrating in Bernardo Silva's face after the Portugal forward missed a late header in Spain's 1-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory in Dallas, with the pair briefly clashing before being separated by teammates.
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Garcia defends Balogun after Belgium's 4-1 rout ends USA's World Cup: 'It's not his fault'
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed that Folarin Balogun approached him for a conversation following the USA's 4-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat in Seattle, with Garcia insisting the Monaco striker bore no blame for the political controversy surrounding his participation.
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Spanish media savage Ronaldo as Portugal's World Cup exit ends his last chapter
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in tears after Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner sent Spain through at Portugal's expense. Spanish outlets were united in their verdict: the 41-year-old had become a liability rather than an asset to his national side.
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Messi publicly dismisses affair rumours with journalist as wife Antonela backs her too
Lionel Messi confronted baseless affair rumours head-on after Argentina's last-32 win over Cape Verde, joking openly with journalist Sofi Martinez about the speculation. His wife Antonela Roccuzzo also privately messaged Martinez to tell her to ignore the gossip.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 as Lukaku taunts crowd after Balogun suspension row
Belgium swept the United States aside 4-1 in Seattle to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Romelu Lukaku goading the home crowd after FIFA controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card suspension ahead of the match.
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Iran taunts Trump administration as Belgium routs USA 4-1 to end home World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States from their home World Cup with a 4-1 victory, prompting Iran's Football Federation to declare 'the whole world is dancing' in a direct rebuke of US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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Norwegian media back Haaland to end England's World Cup run in Miami quarter-final
Norway's press have declared open confidence ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, with outlets labelling Thomas Tuchel's side 'poor England' after Erling Haaland's brace stunned Brazil to set up the last-eight clash.
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France appeal Olise yellow card as FIFA faces fresh World Cup referee controversy
The French Football Federation has formally requested FIFA overturn Michael Olise's booking against Paraguay, citing replays showing he only grabbed Matias Galarza's shirt. The appeal follows FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, which drew widespread criticism from Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England manager Thomas Tuchel.
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FIFA Overturns Olise's Yellow Card, Suspension Threat Lifted Before Morocco
The French Football Federation successfully appealed to FIFA's disciplinary commission to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Paraguay quarter-final, which the French staff deemed unfounded. The Bayern Munich forward had been cautioned after an altercation with Paraguayan Matias Galarza, despite replays showing no contact. Without the overturn, Olise would have faced an automatic suspension threat in Thursday's semi-final against Morocco.
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Saibari uncertain for France-Morocco quarter-final after muscle scare against Canada
Author of three goals in five matches and Morocco's best player in the tournament, Ismaël Saibari left the round-of-16 match against Canada early with a thigh injury. Two days before the quarter-final against France, his status remains highly uncertain.
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Ronaldo slammed for 'waddling like a grandad' as Portugal exit ends his World Cup dream
Chris Sutton has savaged Cristiano Ronaldo's performance and Roberto Martinez's team selection after Spain's late winner in Dallas eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup, ending the 41-year-old's last realistic chance at the trophy.
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Haaland has scored in 14 straight Norway games — and England face him on Saturday
Erling Haaland carries a 14-game scoring streak into Norway's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, a run that includes 27 goals and three hat-tricks. His habit of striking late makes him a threat England cannot afford to switch off against.
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Stones fakes shoulder injury to prank Tuchel during England's World Cup celebrations
John Stones had Thomas Tuchel briefly fooled during England's dressing-room celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, limping and clutching his arm before breaking into a dance that left his manager laughing.
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Klopp and Lineker join calls for Infantino to resign over Trump's World Cup interference
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure to resign after Donald Trump publicly claimed he called Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, allowing the USA striker to play their round-of-16 defeat to Belgium.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 and mock FIFA's Balogun reprieve with 'overturn this' jibe
Belgium swept aside the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, then posted a pointed two-word message on social media after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card to let him play following a call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino.
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Paraguayan senator threatens Mbappé with legal action for 'gender violence' after his response
Celeste Senadora, a Paraguayan senator who launched a racist attack on Kylian Mbappé following France's 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay, has published an open letter threatening the French striker with legal proceedings for 'gender violence'.
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FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 prize money in full, with champions set to earn $50 million
FIFA has confirmed the prize fund for World Cup 2026, with the tournament winners earning $50 million — $8 million more than in 2022. Group-stage exits still net $9 million, while all 48 nations received $2.5 million in preparation money.
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Belgium mock Trump with his own dance after knocking USA out of World Cup 4-1
Belgium's players mimicked Donald Trump's signature dance after Romelu Lukaku's stoppage-time fourth goal sealed a 4-1 win over the USA in Seattle, eliminating the co-hosts from the World Cup. The celebration came days after Trump's apparent intervention to lift striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.
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Pulisic exits USA's World Cup exit with ankle injury as Pochettino fears for AC Milan return
Christian Pulisic twisted his right ankle in the 52nd minute of the United States' 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium, ending a World Cup in which the AC Milan forward was repeatedly hampered by injury and failed to score.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 to reach quarters as Trump-Balogun controversy overshadows Seattle
Belgium eliminated the last remaining host nation with a commanding 4-1 win over the USA in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. The match was overshadowed by Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino that overturned Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
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