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FIFA World Cup 2026: Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia's new Head Coach

Slaven Bilic has been appointed as the new head coach of the Croatia national team. He takes charge after Zlatko Dalic stepped down following the FIFA World Cup exit. Bilic returns to international management after a two-year hiatus from coaching. Dalic's nine-year tenure saw Croatia finish as World Cup runners-up…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

56 Hilarious World Cup Memes That Perfectly Represent The Chaos That’s Been Happening

The FIFA World Cup has turned social media into a stadium of its own. Missed penalties, red cards, over-the-top celebrations, hydration breaks, and of course, Erling Haaland charging like a Viking have all become fodder for some of the funniest memes out there. Here are a few you can laugh…

Bored Panda · Jul 13

Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals

With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.

Euronews · Jul 13

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Who will referee the World Cup final?

An important position at the World Cup final, but who will be officiating the biggest game in football

FourFourTwo · Jul 13

David Beckham pokes fun at Victoria as her World Cup reaction goes viral

The Spice Girls star found herself making headlines when she appeared emotionless after England beat Norway in their semi-final match at the worldwide football tournament.

BANG Premier · Jul 13

Antonio Rattín obituary

Argentinian footballer whose refusal to leave the pitch after he was sent off during the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals led to the introduction of yellow and red cards

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

New Liverpool boss vows not to change as he looks to embrace Anfield ‘magic’

Andoni Iraola intends to enjoy the “magic” of the Liverpool job but he does not want it to change him.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

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A 64-team World Cup? More is more when it comes to Fifa-land

In today’s Football Daily: Spare a thought for the interactive player guide …

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

The deeper battle behind France and Spain’s World Cup semi-final

A mouthwatering clash brings together the two nations that have emerged as the superpowers of European football in the 21st century

The Independent UK · Jul 13

World Cup 2026 Semi-Final England vs. Argentina Predictions

England vs. Argentina meet in Atlanta on July 15 with Kane and Bellingham at six goals each. We back England at +165 with both teams to score.

Sports Lens · Jul 13

World Cup 2026 Semi Final France vs. Spain Predictions and Picks

France vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium: Mbappe's 8 goals lead our World Cup 2026 semi final France vs. Spain predictions, with France picked at +135.

Sports Lens · Jul 13

Why the Big 12 Believes 2026 Will Finally Be a College Football Playoff Breakthrough

Texas Tech headlines a deep, balanced league that think it has enough talent to turn playoff appearances into postseason victories.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

What would a 64-team World Cup look like?

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion, with Fifa vice president Alejandro Dominguez in favour of it as early as the 2030 edition - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Ted Lasso star achieves lifelong dream after making professional football debut

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The Conversation · Jul 13

How sports stars can also be influential climate leaders

Extreme heat has become one of sport’s toughest opponents. This summer’s Fifa World Cup has once again raised concerns about players competing in dangerous temperatures. But football is far from alone.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football

Andy Burnham, the prime-minister-in-waiting, has been a key figure in overhauls behind the scenes of the game, as well as helping to create the Hillsborough Independent Panel

The Independent UK · Jul 13

How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future

Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature

WORLD CUP 2026: From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and concludes: the World Cup’s multi-culturalism is unparalleled

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The Independent UK · Jul 12

Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time

WORLD CUP 2026: Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney writes – and could take this tournament to new heights

The Conversation · Jul 12

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were overshadowed by the actions of a surprising character:…

Evening Standard · Jul 12

Oasis’s Wonderwall streaming numbers soar after England’s triumph over Norway

The hit track has become an unofficial anthem for England during the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team

Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Ken Bates obituary

Former owner and chairman of Chelsea FC who bought the club for a pound and helped restore it to the top rank of English football

France 24 · Jul 12

Spain's Sanchez slams 'xenophobic' remarks by ex-PM about French football team

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by his conservative predecessor Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment "xenophobic" as several French politicians also slammed Rajoy's comment.

Euronews · Jul 12

Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami

A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman after she went viral on social media over her resemblance to the football star.

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