World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Cape Verde stars gatecrash Messi's post-match interview for selfies after Argentina scare
Argentina survived an almighty scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the World Cup round of 32, with Messi scoring his seventh goal of the tournament. Cape Verde players then interrupted his post-match interview to pose for photos with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
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Refereeing Under Fire After Argentina's Laborious Qualification Against Cape Verde (3-2 a.e.t.)
Argentina secured their Round of 16 spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, but Canadian referee Fischer's performance has overshadowed the result, with accusations of leniency favoring the Albiceleste.
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England fans fear storm delay after FIFA U-turn confirms 1am BST Mexico kick-off
England face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at 1am BST on Monday 7 July at the Estadio Azteca, after FIFA reversed a plan to move the game six hours earlier. Fans are now darkly predicting the thunderstorms that prompted the schedule chaos will delay the match anyway.
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Argentina survive Cape Verde's two extra-time equalisers to reach World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina were pushed all the way before a 111th-minute own goal sealed a 3-2 extra-time win over debutants Cape Verde in South Florida.
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Rashford insists Barcelona transfer must wait until after World Cup exit
Marcus Rashford has told those around him his club future must be resolved after England's World Cup campaign ends, with Barcelona having passed on their £26m option to buy following his 14-goal loan spell.
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FIFA backtrack on kick-off change leaves England's Mexico clash in scheduling chaos
FIFA reversed a proposed six-hour kick-off change for England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico after storm threats over Mexico City caused confusion, with both federations reported to be irate over the handling of the situation.
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Rashford rules out resolving Man Utd future until World Cup campaign ends
Marcus Rashford has told media he will not address his Manchester United future until England's World Cup campaign is over, leaving his long-term club situation unresolved after Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m.
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Ancelotti invokes Ferguson to silence Brazil critics ahead of Norway last-16 clash
Carlo Ancelotti has pushed back against criticism of Brazil's style after their unconvincing 2-1 comeback win over Japan, arguing only Sir Alex Ferguson — with more than 2,000 matches managed — is better placed to question his football knowledge. Brazil face Norway in the World Cup last 16 in New York.
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Paraguay vs France World Cup Round of 16 Threatened by Storms in Philadelphia, Possible Postponement Saturday
The Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. in Philadelphia could be delayed due to storm warnings and temperatures exceeding 36°C.
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Messi admits Argentina must fix 'many' flaws after surviving Cape Verde scare at World Cup
Lionel Messi acknowledged Argentina had plenty to correct after the world champions edged past Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach the World Cup 2026 last-16, with the captain also carrying a head injury into the next round.
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Arias header sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with narrow win over Ghana
Jhon Arias swept in the only goal from a Luis Suarez cross as Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City, completing the round-of-16 line-up. Colombia will face Switzerland in Vancouver.
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Martinez scores and assists as Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 in World Cup thriller
Lisandro Martinez played all 120 minutes as Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde, scoring and assisting in a 3-2 extra-time win. The Manchester United defender was singled out by multiple Argentine outlets for his performance.
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England players booed and serenaded by 'Mexico' chants on 2am arrival in Mexico City
England's squad arrived at their Mexico City hotel at 2.15am to a rowdy reception, with a crowd of over 300 police-flanked onlookers booing the players and chanting 'Mexico, Mexico, Mexico' as they walked through the lobby ahead of their Azteca showdown.
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England left in the dark as FIFA discussed Mexico kick-off change without telling the FA
The Football Association spent around six hours unaware that FIFA was considering moving England's last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico to an earlier kick-off, only learning of the discussions through the media.
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Barcola starts over Doué on the left wing for France-Paraguay
The alternating Barcola-Doué partnership on France's left flank ends before the 2026 World Cup round of 16 against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola, who scored twice in the group stage, is set to start for the second consecutive match.
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After Senegal's elimination, Habib Beye and Hervé Renard eye the Lions' bench
Senegal's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Belgium (2-3) has weakened head coach Pape Thiaw. On social media, supporters are calling for Habib Beye or Hervé Renard to succeed him.
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Pochettino's USA squad unite a nation as World Cup fever grips America ahead of Belgium clash
With the United States facing Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, Mauricio Pochettino and his players have become a rare source of national unity, embracing Americana from baseball first pitches to post-match singalongs of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.
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England booed on arrival in Mexico as hotel location leaked and BBC deny FIFA kick-off talks
England were met with hostility from Mexican supporters upon arriving in the country ahead of their last-16 tie, while the BBC denied involvement in FIFA discussions to move the match forward by six hours.
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Dugarry names Olise as the key to stopping France
With five assists since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise has become the cornerstone of the France team according to Christophe Dugarry, who advises upcoming opponents to neutralize the Bayern winger as a priority.
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Messi's record-breaking brace rescues Argentina as Cape Verde push holders to extra time
Lionel Messi scored twice and extended his own record to 20 career World Cup goals, but Argentina were pushed all the way by debutants Cape Verde before sealing a 3-2 extra-time win at Miami Stadium on Friday.
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