World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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VAR backs referee after Kane goes down in box against DR Congo at World Cup
Harry Kane appeared to be brought down by goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi inside the DR Congo penalty area in the first half, but referee Adham Makhadmeh ruled the England captain had dived, a decision VAR swiftly upheld.
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England booed as DR Congo's Cipenga punishes sloppy defending in World Cup last 32
England fell behind to DR Congo inside 20 minutes at Atlanta Stadium after Brian Cipenga exploited defensive errors from Djed Spence and Noni Madueke, drawing audible boos from Three Lions supporters.
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Bellingham screams at bench and picks up booking as DR Congo stun England 1-0
Jude Bellingham vented his fury at the England bench after Brian Cipenga's seventh-minute strike gave DR Congo a 1-0 lead in their World Cup round-of-32 clash. Declan Rice was also seen arguing with team-mates as Thomas Tuchel's side struggled to respond.
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Mendy ruled out, Senegal faces Belgium without star goalkeeper
Édouard Mendy is officially sidelined from the World Cup round-of-16 clash between Senegal and Belgium after suffering a left knee injury against Norway. Mory Diaw, who kept a clean sheet against Iraq, will replace him in goal.
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France players targeted by racist remarks during World Cup
A French far-right activist and a Swedish influencer made racist comments targeting the origins of France's players following their 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 16.
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Saka starts on the bench as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32
Bukayo Saka has been named among the substitutes for England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo, with Noni Madueke taking his place in the starting XI. The Arsenal winger has been managing a hamstring issue throughout the tournament.
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France beat Sweden 3-0 in 2026 World Cup Round of 16, draws 10.23 million viewers on M6
France's 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday night in New York in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup attracted 10.23 million viewers on average on M6, with a 71% audience share according to Médiamétrie. A solid score, but down from matches against Norway and Senegal.
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France reclaims top spot in FIFA rankings ahead of Argentina after Sweden victory
France moved back to the top of the FIFA rankings on Tuesday evening following their 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Blues now total 1,916.24 points, ahead of Argentina's 1,907.40. With a gain of 9.40 points from beating the world's 37th-ranked team, France is assured of remaining number one until the quarter-finals.
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France crushes Sweden 3-0 and rediscovers efficiency absent since 1998
France dominated Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday, June 30 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, securing their first knockout-stage victory by three goals or more since the 1998 final against Brazil.
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Rice and Quansah handed yellow-card amnesty as FIFA wipes England duo's bookings before knockouts
Declan Rice and Jarell Quansah were the only England players booked during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, but both have been handed a clean disciplinary slate after FIFA's rule wiping single yellow cards at the end of the group phase.
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Spence plays through broken jaw at World Cup 2026 with custom carbon-fibre mask
Djed Spence fractured his jaw in a Premier League clash in May after being caught by Liam Delap's elbow, and must wear a custom-fitted carbon-fibre mask throughout the World Cup 2026 tournament while his injury heals.
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Weah settles it: « Impossible to compare Lamine Yamal to Mbappé, everyone knows he is far above »
Questioned on El Chiringuito after France's 3-0 Round of 16 victory over Sweden, 1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah refused any comparison between Kylian Mbappé, who scored his third brace of the World Cup, and a Lamine Yamal he judges still « growing ».
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Mbappé nicknamed 'Mobut'' by France teammates after Sweden victory
After France's 3-0 World Cup 2026 victory over Sweden, a French Football Federation video reveals that Ousmane Dembélé calls Kylian Mbappé 'Mobut'', a diminutive of Mobutu, a mocking nickname that has circulated for years on social media.
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Mbappé consoles Deschamps after bereavement as France crushes Sweden 3-0
Days after the death of his mother, Didier Deschamps led France to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappé, who scored twice, embraced the manager at half-time in a gesture that deeply moved the coach.
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Two assists and a post: Lizarazu urges Olise to start scoring
Author of two more assists in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Michael Olise earned enthusiastic praise from Bixente Lizarazu, who is now calling on him to score goals.
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24 goals in knockout stages since 2018: the stat that puts France ahead of six nations combined
After their 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup, France have scored 24 goals in nine knockout matches since 2018 — more than England, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy combined.
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Riou Raves About France: "I Don't Need Them to Win This World Cup"
With four victories and fourteen goals scored since the start of the 2026 World Cup, the France national team is captivating observers. Journalist Yoann Riou has gone so far as to argue that winning the title is not essential for this generation to enter legend.
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Mbappé overtakes Messi in 2026 World Cup scoring chart with another brace
Author of two goals against Sweden (3-0), Kylian Mbappé matches and then surpasses Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart, with six goals each but an advantage in assists.
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Panini releases 930-sticker FIFA World Cup 2026 official collection ahead of tournament
Panini's official FIFA World Cup 2026 sticker collection covers all 48 teams across 930 stickers, including player portraits and team logos. The 112-sticker mega multiset is available at Bargain Max for £19.99.
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DR Congo reach first-ever World Cup knockout round after 52-year absence
DR Congo have qualified for the round of 32 at World Cup 2026, ending a 52-year absence from the tournament. The Leopards, who last appeared as Zaire in 1974, face England in Atlanta — their first-ever knockout-stage appearance.
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