World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Henderson suffers wrist injury in World Cup celebrations after England beat Mexico
Jordan Henderson was hospitalised overnight after tumbling over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, casting serious doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Bentley taunts Mexico fans and receives throat-slit threats during 10-man England's Azteca triumph
Former England winger David Bentley traded gestures with furious Mexico supporters at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England survived to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Bentley later celebrating through the stadium concourse.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury tumbling over the advertising hoardings at the final whistle of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was hospitalised in Mexico City and is highly unlikely to feature again this summer.
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Bellingham double and Kane penalty send 10-man England past Mexico into World Cup quarter-finals
England survived a second-half red card to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty. Thomas Tuchel's side face Norway in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
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Henderson hospitalized after fall celebrating England's World Cup qualification
England qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Mexico, but the evening was marred by Jordan Henderson's wrist injury. The 36-year-old midfielder was hospitalized after falling during post-match celebrations.
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Real Madrid ready to offer €260M for Olise, Bayern remains inflexible
According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Real Madrid is preparing an offer of €222 million plus €38 million in bonuses to lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich — which would make it the most expensive transfer in football history.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak post-match fall leaves wrist badly injured
Jordan Henderson suffered a nasty wrist injury after slipping on an advertising board while celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. With FIFA rules preventing squad replacements after the group stage, the 36-year-old midfielder could miss the rest of the tournament.
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Bellingham's double sends England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the greatest night of his international career.
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England fans desert Monday commute after Bellingham and Kane sink Mexico past 4am
Roads and railway stations across Britain fell unusually quiet on Monday morning after millions of England supporters stayed up past 4am to watch the Three Lions beat Mexico in a weather-delayed World Cup tie, with many opting to work from home, take leave, or simply not show up.
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Henderson stretchered off with broken wrist after freak fall in England's World Cup celebrations
Jordan Henderson was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to hospital after landing badly on his wrist while celebrating England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad" and suggested surgery may be required.
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UEFA accuse FIFA of crossing 'a red line' over Balogun's suspended World Cup ban
UEFA have issued a formal condemnation of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban, allowing the Monaco forward to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16. The ruling, reportedly linked to discussions between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump, has drawn widespread criticism.
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Balogun Suspension Lifted: FIFA Faces Backlash from UEFA and Klopp
FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension following his red card in the group stage, allowing the United States forward to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. UEFA, England manager Thomas Tuchel, and Jürgen Klopp have strongly condemned the decision.
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England superfan spent £6,689 on World Cup trip but flew home before Mexico thriller
Sammie Bell, 30, from Stevenage, spent 25 days across six US states cheering England through the group stage, only to watch their dramatic 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico from her local pub — and is now weighing up a return for the quarter-final against Norway.
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Henderson's World Cup likely over after freak arm injury celebrating England's win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a serious wrist injury when he fell over advertising boards celebrating England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico. The midfielder was stretchered off, given oxygen, and taken to hospital while his teammates returned to their base in Kansas City.
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Ronaldo blasts Ancelotti and Vinicius after Brazil's elimination by Norway
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Norway (1-2), Brazil faces scathing criticism from legend Ronaldo, who points to Ancelotti's tactical errors and Vinicius Junior's disappointing tournament.
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Richards mocks Lineker on air as Kane equals his World Cup knockout record
Harry Kane's penalty in England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup drew laughs on The Rest is Football, as Micah Richards teased Gary Lineker for repeatedly mentioning the records Kane keeps breaking.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England stun Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds to put England 2-0 up before they held on with 10 men to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a last-16 thriller at the Estadio Azteca. England now face Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Tuchel hails England's 3-2 win over Mexico as feeling 'like we won the final'
Thomas Tuchel described England's dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the 2026 World Cup as 'a moment of joy' and 'almost like we won a final', after his side survived 40 minutes with 10 men at altitude to reach the quarter-finals.
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Belgium appeals after FIFA lifts Balogun's suspension under Trump pressure
FIFA announced Sunday the lifting of the red card suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Belgian Federation, "astounded", immediately filed an appeal.
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One player claims £1,000 prize with near-perfect Round 4 World Cup predictor score
A single player has won the entire £1,000 cash prize in Round 4 of a World Cup predictor competition, correctly calling the winner of all eight Last 32 matches and nailing the exact goal tally in five of them.
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