Can England appeal Jarell Quansah World Cup ban? England’s hopes of a reprieve have been dashed ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash Evening Standard · Jul 10
US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off The breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran was perhaps the least surprising news this week. The 14-point plan – AKA the memorandum of understanding (MoU) – signed by Donald Trump in Versailles at the end of the G7 summit on June 17 and by the Iranian president,… The Conversation · Jul 10
Belgium take strength from ‘millions and millions’ of new fans before Spain clash Rudi Garcia has said Belgium will take ‘incredible strength’ from the Folarin Balogun red card saga when they come up against Spain in World Cup quarter-final The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
This US World Cup controversy exposes the corruption of the beautiful game THERE was a wave of relief throughout the football world on Tuesday when Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last-16 knock-out game in the World… The National (Scotland) · Jul 10
‘Egregious’—U.S. World Cup Chief Eviscerates Keir Starmer for England Intervention Andrew Giuliani compared President Trump’s involvement with the role Starmer played before England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
‘One rule for one and one rule for another’ – fans react to Quansah suspension England supporters on South Beach in Miami ahead of the team’s quarter-final against Norway described the suspension as ‘harsh’. The Independent UK · Jul 10
Trump administration accuses Starmer of ‘egregious’ World Cup intervention IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9
England's Jarell Quansah handed TWO game ban for Mexico red card FIFA have shown no leniency to Jarell Quansah or England following the sending off against Mexico FourFourTwo · Jul 9
White House labels Keir Starmer intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump White House labels Keir Starmer intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
White House says Keir Starmer’s England intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump’s Balogun red card call President Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino asking for a ‘review’ of Balogun’s dismissal The Independent UK · Jul 9
Fifa confirms Jarell Quansah ban just days after Folarin Balogun reprieve IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9
Christian Pulisic suffered fractured leg in USA’s World Cup loss to Belgium Christian Pulisic was taken off in the second half against Belgium after suffering an injury The Independent UK · Jul 9
Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 Victor Marx, self-proclaimed ‘high-risk missionary’, wins Republican primary for Colorado governor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 Grading Every Player on USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster There were a wide range of showings from Mauricio Pochettino’s roster, with everything between two Fs and three As.
The Conversation · Jul 9 After the ‘red card’ scandal, has the shine come off Gianni Infantino’s World Cup? The World Cup has entered its quarter-finals, and so far the tournament has had it all: a strong team ousted early (Germany), debate over whether an ageing superstar (Lionel Messi) still “has it”, and an underdog in the form of a tiny nation (Cabo Verde) making it through to the…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 World Cup Quarterfinals Odds: France Leads Betting Board, But Norway's Cinderella Run Steals the Spotlight France is predicted to win the World Cup 2026, with a 33% chance according to Polymarket. Morocco, unbeaten in 34 matches, and other teams like Argentina and Norway present formidable challenges.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 Four USMNT Stars Who Have Earned Big Transfers During World Cup Run The USMNT already possesses players representing massive European clubs.
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun
The Guardian - US · Jul 8 White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy
The Guardian - US · Jul 8 The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows The USMNT’s World Cup crashout is the latest episode to suggest the support and intervention of Donald J Trump brings bad luck
The Independent UK · Jul 8 I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trust ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney is answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's credibility can survive it