Kansas City
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IFAB: VAR wrong to send off Switzerland's Embolo in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
The IFAB circular states the mistaken identity rule cannot be used to change the nature of an offence, meaning Breel Embolo's second yellow for simulation against Argentina on July 12 should not have been applied, ruling Switzerland's elimination in extra time was shaped by an officiating mistake.
- Jul 23
Elliot Anderson completes £116m move to Manchester City, calls club 'kings of Manchester'
The 23-year-old England midfielder moves from Nottingham Forest on a five-year contract until 2031, becoming Manchester City's record signing after a standout World Cup campaign.
- Jul 12
Mac Allister and extra-time strikes send Argentina past Switzerland 3-1, setting up semi-final with England
Alexis Mac Allister scored early but Switzerland forced extra time before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck to seal a 3-1 quarterfinal win at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina now meets England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 11
Argentina FA probes cyberattack after hacked email calls World Cup win over Egypt 'robbery'
The Argentine Football Association is investigating a cyberattack after mass emails from its accounts described the 3-2 win over Egypt as 'stolen' and praised the Egyptian side's performance.
- Jul 5
France and Morocco book World Cup quarterfinal rematch as round of 16 kicks off
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 and France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, setting up a quarterfinal clash in Boston on 9 July.
- Jul 4
Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 with early Arias goal to book World Cup round of 16 place
A first-half goal from John Arias proved enough for Colombia to beat Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium and advance to the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Switzerland.
- Jun 29
Austria and Algeria advance in 3-3 thriller, Iran eliminated after last-gasp drama
A 96th-minute equaliser from Sasa Kalajdzic sent Austria through to the World Cup last 16 and eliminated Iran in one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history.
- Jun 28
Austria and Algeria both advance after stoppage-time drama as late goals spark mutual celebrations in Kansas City
A chaotic 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria sent both teams through to the World Cup last 32, but not before a stoppage-time turnaround that briefly eliminated the Austrians and then prompted Algerian players and fans to celebrate an equaliser it suited them to concede.
- Jun 28
Colombia tops Group 11 after goalless draw with Portugal; Ronaldo's side to face Croatia in last 32
Colombia secured first place in World Cup Group 11 with a 0-0 draw against Portugal, setting up a knockout tie with Ghana while Portugal face Croatia.
- Jun 26
Netherlands tops Group 6, Japan grabs second as Sweden squeezes through to last 32 of World Cup 2026
Netherlands swept past Tunisia 3-1, Japan held Sweden 1-1, and Sweden progressed as a best third-place team in the final Group 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 21
Curaçao holds Ecuador to 0-0 draw for first World Cup point behind Eloy Room's 15-save record
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, a record for a 90-minute World Cup match, as Curaçao secured its first point at a finals with a goalless draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on Sunday.
- Jun 21
World Cup 2026: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room saves 15 in 0-0 draw with Ecuador, securing first point for tournament debutant
Curacao, the smallest nation by area to ever appear at a men's World Cup, held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City on Saturday, claiming its first point in tournament history.
- Jun 17
Messi hat-trick opens Argentina's World Cup defence as Marciniak referees 3-0 win over Algeria
Lionel Messi scored all three goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16, while Polish referee Szymon Marciniak oversaw a composed but occasionally contentious group-stage opener in Kansas City.
- Jun 13
Szymon Marciniak to referee Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Szymon Marciniak, the Polish referee who oversaw the 2022 World Cup final, will officiate Argentina's first group-stage match against Algeria on June 17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- Jun 13
England’s World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
The Football Association confirmed a theft of equipment from team vehicles as England prepared for their opening World Cup match against Croatia. Police in Kansas City arrested two suspects.
