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2026 WC: Brilliant Bellingham downs Norway to send England into last four
Two-goal Jude Bellingham struck an extra-time winner as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup. The Vikings opened the scoring on 36 minutes as Andreas Schjelderup collected Martin Odegaard’s pass and thundered a cross-shot from the left side of the area into the far...
Torres the hero as dominant Spain overcome 10-man Argentina in extra time for second World Cup crown
Spain deservedly won a desperately disappointing World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. The European title holders had created the best opportunities against the defending world champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent...
Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
Gianni Infantino is billing it as the democratisation of football.
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side's last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round.
2026 WC: Spain’s Williams criticises tackle that injured him
Nico Williams has criticised Uruguay’s Nicolas de la Cruz for a “completely unnecessary” tackle that injured the Spain winger, who is expected to miss at least his nation’s World Cup last-32 fixture. Williams sustained a muscle injury following the challenge in a 1-0 win for Spain that sent Uruguay home, calling it “on...
Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Partey visa refusal response
The government has intensified its criticism of FIFA over the decision by Canada to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the situation as a troubling precedent that threatens the integrity of international sporting competitions.
Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat
An emotional Neymar said his international career for Brazil was "over" after his side's 2-1 defeat by Norway at the World Cup.
PM Keir Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
The prime minister and the Foreign Office were involved in arguing against moving the kick-off time for England's World Cup match against Mexico earlier, as mooted by Fifa in the days before the game.
Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi Adams
The government has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as unfair, excessive and contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence.
2026 WC: We are ready to compete despite pressure – Antoine Semenyo ahead of Colombia clash
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are embracing the pressure of knockout-stage football at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the squad is ready to compete with the tournament’s elite as they prepare to face Colombia in the Round of 32. Ghana finished third in Group L to secure their place in the last 32 […]
Balogun scores and is sent off as US reach last 16
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
For Germany fans the unthinkable has happened. Not only another early exit at a major tournament but a first World Cup penalty shootout loss. As the dust settles the question every fan is asking is will the German Football Association take the plunge and sack head coach Julian Nagelsmann and bring in Jurgen Klopp. Nage...