World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Argentina players brandish Falklands banner on pitch after knocking England out of World Cup
Argentina's players displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' during post-match celebrations after eliminating England in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July, potentially breaching FIFA rules banning political slogans on the pitch.
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England face France in World Cup bronze medal match after Argentina heartbreak
England will play France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 10 (10pm UK), after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. Victory would mark England's best World Cup finish since 1966.
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Kane openly criticizes Tuchel after England's cruel World Cup semi-final elimination
Beaten 2-1 by Argentina in extra time, England misses out on another World Cup final. Harry Kane pointed to his manager's tactical caution after the final whistle.
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Rajoy doubles down after Spain's victory over France without apologizing
Two days after publishing an op-ed comparing the French team to a squad "with no French players," former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reiterated his racist remarks following La Roja's 2-0 semi-final victory in the 2026 World Cup.
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England face France in World Cup bronze final on July 18 at Miami Stadium
England will meet France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 18, after suffering a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. A win would secure England's best World Cup finish in 60 years.
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Rooney pins England's World Cup semi-final collapse on Tuchel's defensive gamble
Wayne Rooney blamed Thomas Tuchel's substitutions for England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, saying the decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drained belief and surrendered control of the match.
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Rooney, Shearer and Muller turn on Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel faces a wave of criticism from pundits after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, with Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Thomas Muller all condemning his decision to drop into a back five after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England boss despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain England manager after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with his contract running until Euro 2028 on home soil.
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De la Fuente hits back at Deschamps: "When you lose, you look for excuses"
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the referee's standard. Luis de la Fuente responded sharply, defending the official and dismissing claims of bias.
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FIFA Considers 30-Minute Halftime for 2026 World Cup Final
To host a major musical show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS, FIFA is reportedly studying the idea of extending the halftime break of the 2026 World Cup final to 20 or 30 minutes, double the standard 15-minute duration.
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Tuchel rejects curse talk after Argentina deny England a World Cup final place
Thomas Tuchel insists England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup is a football matter, not a curse, after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener was overturned by two late goals.
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Kane vows to never set a limit on England career after record-breaking World Cup exit
Harry Kane insists he will never put a limit on his international career after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at World Cup 2026, where he scored six goals to become his country's record World Cup goalscorer with 14 tournament goals.
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Owen calls for foreign coaches ban after Tuchel's England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Michael Owen has argued that foreign coaches should be barred from international football after Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener.
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FIFA sanctions Deschamps after his criticism of France-Spain referee
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps publicly criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Barton. FIFA responded by calling Barton "world-class", while Salvadoran media rallied to the referee's defense.
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Guehi wishes Messi luck in Spanish after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback stuns England
Marc Guehi paused to tell Lionel Messi 'good luck for the final' in Spanish as England's players filed through the mixed zone following Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory, with Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner ending England's World Cup campaign.
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Scaloni admits Argentina scouted Spain before sealing final spot as World Cup showdown looms
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed his staff began analysing Spain before the Albiceleste had even secured their place in Sunday's World Cup final, following Wednesday's dramatic comeback victory over England outside Atlanta.
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Bellingham caught on camera slapping Barco after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
New footage shows Jude Bellingham striking Valentín Barco in the face following England's elimination by Argentina at the World Cup in Atlanta, with a brief melee breaking out before team-mates intervened.
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FA backs Tuchel to stay despite 'cowardly' England collapse against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel retains Football Association support after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, despite widespread criticism of his decision to defend deep after Anthony Gordon's opener allowed Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to turn the match around.
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Kane cites Messi's longevity as reason to keep England future open after World Cup exit
Harry Kane has refused to rule out playing for England at the 2030 World Cup, pointing to Lionel Messi's continued excellence at 39 as proof there are no limits on a player's international career.
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Romero taunts 'stupid' Neville after Argentina edge England 2-1 in Atlanta
Cristian Romero revealed he and Lisandro Martínez used Gary Neville's pre-match criticism as motivation, firing back at the pundit after Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta.
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