- 2d ago
Mbappe and Messi tied on 8 goals as Bellingham's double sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament against Morocco, keeping pace with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart. Erling Haaland's campaign ended on seven goals as Norway fell to England in extra time.
- 2d ago
Bellingham extra-time double sinks Norway 2-1, England reach World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 93rd-minute winner, as England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
- 2d ago
Bellingham double sinks Norway 2-1 in extra time, England into World Cup semi-finals
The Real Madrid midfielder struck in first-half stoppage time and again in the 93rd minute at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, overturning a spectacular opener from Andreas Schjelderup and a spirited Norwegian performance.
- 3d ago
Norway face England in first-ever World Cup quarter-final as Haaland and Kane duel in Miami
Erling Haaland's Norway meet Harry Kane's England at 23:00 CEST on Saturday near Miami for a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, after the Scandinavians beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the last eight for the first time.
- 3d ago
Harry Kane confirms 'surreal' golf round with Donald Trump ahead of World Cup quarter-final against Norway
England captain Harry Kane told reporters he accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to play golf in Palm Beach 18 months ago, calling the experience 'surreal.' The revelation came ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday.
- 3d ago
Merino late show sends Spain past Belgium and into World Cup semifinals after defence breached for first time
Mikel Merino struck a late winner to edge Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinal, sending Spain into a semifinal against France after the Red Devils had become the first team to breach Spain's defence in the 2026 tournament.
- 5d ago
England's 9,200-mile World Cup odyssey: fans and players stretched by travel, tacos and a White House row
England have travelled more than 9,200 miles across five matches in five different cities, far outpacing quarter-final opponents Norway, while supporters on shoestring budgets chase the team from Boston to Miami.
- Jul 6
England beat Mexico 3-2 in World Cup thriller, advance to quarter-finals despite Quansah red card
Jude Bellingham's quickfire double and Harry Kane's penalty secured a 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, setting up a quarter-final against Norway.
- Jul 6
England survive Mexico onslaught with 10 men to reach World Cup quarterfinals
A Jude Bellingham double and a Harry Kane penalty saw England overcome a red card and a hostile Azteca to eliminate co-hosts Mexico 3-2, setting up a quarterfinal with Norway.
- Jul 5
Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 as Neymar announces international retirement
Erling Haaland scored twice late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty, announced his international retirement after the match.
- Jul 5
France survive Paraguay's physical onslaught to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty settled a contentious last-16 tie in Philadelphia, where Paraguay's aggressive tactics and a lenient referee pushed France to the limit.
- Jul 4
Jhon Arias fires Colombia past Ghana 1-0 and into World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland
An early Jhon Arias goal and resilient defending carried Colombia to a 1-0 win over Ghana on Friday, clinching the last Round-of-16 berth at the 2026 World Cup. Los Cafeteros will face Switzerland in Vancouver on 7 July.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 3
Prince William reveals King Charles 'hates football' on Travis Kelce's podcast
Hours before Travis Kelce's wedding to Taylor Swift, Prince William dropped a royal bombshell: his father, King Charles III, 'hates football.' The heir to the throne, a devoted Aston Villa fan, also vowed to attend the World Cup final if England makes it.
- Jul 2
DR Congo communications officer tells press coach Desabre’s father died minutes after England defeat
The media officer of the DR Congo national team publicly broke the news of Sébastien Desabre’s bereavement at a post-match conference, stunning the Frenchman and flooding social media with reactions.
- Jul 2
Bundesliga 2026/27 fixtures: Bayern Munich open against Stuttgart as Klassiker set for matchday 8
The DFL has published the full fixture list for the 64th Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart on 28 August, while the first Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for late October.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jul 2
England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final as Bellingham-Tuchel tension and Spence redemption shape the narrative
England meet Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the 2026 World Cup final, with Jude Bellingham's public disagreement with manager Thomas Tuchel and Djed Spence's resurgence as an impact substitute dominating the buildup.
- Jul 1
Belgium erase 2-0 deficit, beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup last 16
Two goals in the final five minutes of regulation forced extra time, and Youri Tielemans converted a 125th-minute penalty to complete a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.
