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Mbappé plays down injury fears after France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semis

France have secured a third consecutive semi-final spot, seeing off a stubborn Morocco side 2-0 on Thursday. Les Bleus missed an early spot-kick but regrouped to wear down the Atlas Lions' defence and book their place in the final four.

Radio France Internationale · 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

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s Use of Multi-Tonal Gray Sets the Standard for Serene, High-End Living Room Design in 2026

Moving away from flat gray trends, the couple's layered space relies on high-texture investment pieces to create a softer haven

Homes & Gardens · Jul 10

Christian Pulisic’s World Cup showed he is a complementary star for USMNT, not a game-changing alpha

The American attacker remains a talented player, but one more suited to help elevate a team rather than carry it on his own

FourFourTwo · Jul 9

World Cup 2026 live stream: TV Channels and Fixtures worldwide

Here's how you can watch World Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere in the world, as the semi-finals conclude with England vs Argentina.

TechRadar · 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

FIFA Referee Chief Issues Strong Response to Accusations of Bias Towards Lionel Messi’s Argentina

Argentina benefited from some significant refereeing decisions during its round-of-16 victory over Egypt.

Sports Illustrated · 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…

The Conversation · Jul 9

Kylian Mbappe Backed To Reach GOAT Status If France Wins 2026 World Cup Title

Kylian Mbappé's stellar World Cup performance and record-breaking achievements visibly put his name in the GOAT conversation once again.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid?

France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions

The Guardian - US · Jul 9