World Cup 2026

England knocked out of World Cup after Argentina semi-final comeback

England's hopes of reaching the World Cup final were shattered after a late Argentine comeback in Atlanta. Manager Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny over his defensive adjustments as Argentina secures a spot against Spain.

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England beat France 6-4 as Saka scores hat-trick in World Cup bronze match

England secured a bronze medal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France. The match included a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappe becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

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Franco Colapinto says World Cup final nerves outweigh Belgian GP tension

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto admits he is more nervous about the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain than his own race at Spa-Francorchamps.

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England beats Norway 2-1 behind two Bellingham goals to reach semifinals

Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Norway. The win secures England a place in the World Cup semifinals.

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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated a bank holiday may be granted if England wins the World Cup, though he remains cautious about jinxing the team.

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Trump confirms asking FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension

President Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to secure a review of striker Folarin Balogun's red card, ensuring his eligibility for the match against Belgium.

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England to face Mexico in World Cup last 16 after beating DR Congo

Harry Kane scored twice to complete a comeback victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, securing England a place in the knockout stages against Mexico.

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Jordan 1-3 Argentina: Messi scores again to make more World Cup history

Argentina secured the top spot in Group J with a victory over Jordan, featuring a historic scoring streak from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez's first World Cup goal.

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Ousmane Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I

France defeated Norway 4-1 behind a first-half hat-trick from Ousmane Dembele to finish their group stage campaign with a perfect three-win record.

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Lionel Messi to start on the bench for Argentina in World Cup finale

Argentina will rotate its squad for the match against Jordan after securing a knockout spot. Lionel Messi will begin the game on the bench to manage fatigue.

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World Cup 2026 Round of 32 field nears completion as group stage concludes

As the 2026 World Cup group stage reaches its final matches, teams including Brazil, France, and Mexico have already secured their place in the knockout round.

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2026 World Cup bracket updates and Round of 32 qualification scenarios

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is nearing its end as the tournament transitions from a 48-team field to a 32-team single-elimination knockout bracket.

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