World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England fans brace for 2am kick-off as World Cup tie with Mexico delayed at the Azteca
Hundreds of England supporters gathered at London venues into the early hours after the Three Lions' World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Mexico at the Azteca was pushed back to a 2am UK kick-off.
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Brazil exit World Cup as fans demand Ancelotti sacking and call for Guardiola
Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup at the round of 16 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Fans immediately called for Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal and urged the CBF to appoint Pep Guardiola.
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Haaland's double sends Norway past Brazil and into World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, surviving a late Neymar penalty before coach Stale Solbakken's side celebrated with their now-iconic rowing routine.
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Neymar retires from Brazil duty after World Cup exit to Haaland-inspired Norway
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football after Brazil's shock round-of-16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 World Cup. His 80th international goal — a stoppage-time penalty — made him only the second Brazilian after Pelé to score in four World Cup tournaments.
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Neymar scores but hints at Brazil farewell after shock World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty but could not prevent Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Norway in the World Cup round of 16, after which the 34-year-old suggested his international career was over, saying: 'I tried, I tried … Now it's over.'
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Garcia calls it an April Fool's joke as FIFA reinstates Balogun for USA vs Belgium
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia was left stunned after FIFA rescinded Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, making the USA striker available for Monday's round of 16 clash in Seattle. U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino, by contrast, was all smiles at his press conference.
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England's Mexico clash delayed to 2am UK time as lightning forces hour-long postponement
England's FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match against Mexico has been pushed back an hour after lightning near Mexico City's stadium triggered a thunderstorm protocol, raising fears that pubs granted a 5am closing extension could be forced to eject fans mid-game.
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Ibrahimović compares Haaland's Norway to Sweden 1994 after stunning Brazil at World Cup
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway eliminated Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16, extending his perfect goal-a-game streak to seven. Zlatan Ibrahimović drew a striking parallel between this Norway side and Sweden's third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup.
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Garcia brands Balogun ban reversal an 'April Fools' as Belgium rage at FIFA ruling
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has publicly condemned FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension, freeing the Monaco forward to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle.
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England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico delayed by electrical storm at Azteca
England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has been pushed back at least one hour after an electrical storm forced fans to seek cover and delayed both teams' arrivals.
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Mexico v England delayed by lightning as Fifa's World Cup 2026 weather protocol kicks in
Mexico v England was pushed back by at least one hour in Mexico City after lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium, triggering Fifa's weather protocol for the second time at World Cup 2026.
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Neymar retires from international football after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil were eliminated by Norway 2-1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old ends his international career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 129 appearances.
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England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off delayed an hour by lightning storm at Azteca
FIFA has pushed back England's World Cup 2026 round-of-16 clash against Mexico by one hour after thunder and lightning struck the vicinity of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with a safe start requiring 30 minutes clear of lightning within an eight-mile radius.
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England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 clash delayed an hour by extreme weather in Mexico City
Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back one hour to 9 p.m. ET after extreme weather struck the area — the second weather delay at the venue this tournament.
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Lightning delay hits Mexico vs England World Cup last-16 tie at Azteca Stadium
A thunderstorm shelter-in-place order halted preparations for Mexico vs England's World Cup last-16 match at Azteca Stadium, with play subject to suspension if lightning is detected within eight miles of the venue.
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Thunderstorms force shelter order at Azteca Stadium hours before England face Mexico
A shelter-in-place order was issued at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on Sunday as thunderstorms struck hours before England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico, with FIFA holding firm on the scheduled 1am UK kick-off despite an 80% chance of further storms.
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Haaland's two second-half goals eliminate Brazil as Norway reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 12 minutes to send Norway past Brazil 2-1 at the MetLife Stadium, ending the five-time champions' World Cup campaign at the round of 16 for the first time since 1990.
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Neville, Keane and Wright savage Gabriel after Haaland header ends Brazil's World Cup
Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright tore into Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes after Erling Haaland scored twice — including an unchallenged header — to eliminate Brazil from the World Cup at the hands of Norway.
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England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off threatened by Azteca storm
A severe electrical storm has struck Mexico City roughly three hours before England's scheduled 1am World Cup round-of-16 kick-off against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, triggering safety protocols that have closed the pitch and barred supporters from entering.
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Haaland's brace sends Brazil home as Norway reach first-ever World Cup quarterfinal
Erling Haaland scored twice, including a 90th-minute winner, as Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. It is Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
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