World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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FIFA suspends Balogun's red card ban to free him for USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium
Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA's World Cup round of 16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended the one-game ban he incurred from a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Spence injury leaves Tuchel scrambling for right-back options ahead of England vs Mexico
Djed Spence has picked up a training injury that rules him out of England's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, with Reece James already sidelined and Jarell Quansah only recently returning to fitness.
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FIFA's lightning rule explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico in World Cup last 16
Forecast thunderstorms over Mexico City have raised the prospect of significant delays to England's World Cup round-of-16 clash on Sunday. FIFA rules require an immediate pause in play if lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, with a minimum 30-minute delay that resets with every new strike.
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Haaland angered Van Dijk so much after Anfield debut that he walked out of interview
Virgil van Dijk reportedly cut short a post-match interview in 2019 after being asked about Erling Haaland's performance in RB Salzburg's 3-3 comeback at Anfield, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.
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Faghani confirmed as referee for England vs Mexico at Azteca in World Cup last 16
Australian official Alireza Faghani will referee England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca, having already drawn scrutiny at this tournament for a disputed penalty call in France vs Senegal.
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FIFA clears Balogun to play for USA against Belgium after overturning controversial red card
Folarin Balogun, the USA's top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, has been cleared to face Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle on Monday after FIFA overturned his controversial red card from the Bosnia win.
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England vs Mexico: Government rules out Bank Holiday despite World Cup last-16 clash
The UK Government has confirmed no extra bank holiday will be granted for Monday's 1am kick-off, when Thomas Tuchel's England face co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup last 16. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said children should still attend school.
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2026 World Cup: Paraguay denounces 'theft' after VAR penalty that eliminated them
Beaten 1-0 by France on a Kylian Mbappé penalty awarded after VAR intervention, Paraguay is crying foul. Press, coach and supporters all point to video refereeing as solely responsible for their elimination.
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England fan pays £850 for Azteca ticket while best friend scrambles to find one for Mexico clash
James Rogers, 41, secured his seat at the Azteca for £850, but his travelling companion John Fayer, 64, is still without a ticket and facing the prospect of watching England vs Mexico on a TV screen.
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England vs Mexico kick-off, extra-time and penalty shootout times explained for UK viewers
England face Mexico at 1am UK time on Monday morning. If the knockout tie goes to extra time and penalties, the final whistle could come as late as 3:55am.
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Tantashev, the Paraguay-France referee already flagged for several controversial matches
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev came under fire after the World Cup round of 16 between Paraguay and France, won by France 1-0. Rated 1/10 by L'Équipe for his overly permissive management, Tantashev has a troubled past: a contested AFC Champions League final, a brawl at the Olympics.
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England's potential World Cup quarter-final date and venue confirmed ahead of Mexico last-16 tie
If England defeat Mexico in their last-16 clash at the Azteca Stadium, they will face either Brazil or Norway in a quarter-final at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, 11 June at 10pm UK time.
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England pubs cleared to stay open until 5am for World Cup clash with Mexico
Pubs and bars across England and Wales have been granted an emergency licensing extension allowing them to remain open until 5am on Monday, accommodating the 1am UK kick-off for England's round-of-16 World Cup tie against Mexico in Mexico City.
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Tuchel's World Cup snub of Stones echoes the Man City exit that frustrated fans
John Stones has featured just once in a meaningful game at the World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring Marc Guehi — the same centre-back who displaced him at Manchester City last season. The pattern is beginning to vindicate City's decision not to renew his contract.
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Mbappé interrupts warm-up to apologize to Paraguayan supporter
Before the World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match against Paraguay, Kylian Mbappé left his warm-up to comfort an opposing supporter whom he had accidentally hit with a shot.
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Bardella congratulates France in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, users remind him of his attacks on Mbappé
After France's victory over Paraguay (1-0) in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Jordan Bardella posted a congratulatory message on X. The post backfired as users pointed out his recent jabs at Kylian Mbappé.
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Cunha's striker role at World Cup could open the door for Rashford at United next season
Matheus Cunha's emergence as a centre-forward for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup may reshape Manchester United's attacking options, with Marcus Rashford's potential return to Old Trafford looking increasingly plausible under Michael Carrick.
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12 million viewers for Paraguay-France, historic record on M6
The World Cup round-of-16 match between Paraguay and France drew 12.17 million viewers on M6, despite a 11 p.m. kickoff. A historic audience record for the channel, which broadcasts France's matches in the clear.
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John Stones enters England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico as a free agent
John Stones is without a club after his Manchester City contract expired, yet the 32-year-old centre-back remains in England's World Cup squad and is pushing to start their round-of-16 tie against Mexico.
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