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The Latest Breaking News from the 2026 World Cup

When Do the World Cup Semifinals Start?

The 2026 World Cup has been whittled down to its final four teams: France, Spain, England and Argentina.

Sports Illustrated

Five 2026 World Cup Stars That Could Join MLS

The post-World Cup bump could bring some of the stars to Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Why Are There No World Cup Games Today? Explaining the Break in the Schedule

There are now just four teams and four matches remaining at the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament entering its decisive final stretch.

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The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

France emphatically snapped Morocco’s 34-game unbeaten run to book its place in the final four.

Sports Illustrated

Five Reasons to Watch MLS If You Loved the 2026 World Cup in North America

MLS has plenty of talent that stunned on the world stage this summer.

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Who is Erling Haaland? Inside story of Norway and Manchester City striker hoping to dump England out of the World Cup

Erling Haaland is looking to forge an astonishing legacy with Norway at the 2026 World Cup, but what is his story?

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Mbappé, Messi, Haaland and Kane have turned the 2026 World Cup into the greatest Golden Boot race the tournament has ever seen

This World Cup has also highlighted how rare truly prolific goalscorers have become. Since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, when Gerd Müller scored 10 goals for West Germany, only two players have managed to score more than seven goals in a single edition. Ronaldo Nazario, one of the great…

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Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Radio France Internationale

The World Cup Was Not A Win For Most Cities: Fans Filled Stadiums, Not Hotel Rooms

Hotels charged more during the 2026 World Cup, but most host cities did not see more visitors, undermining hopes of a tournament-driven tourism windfall.

International Business Times

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Spain vs Belgium?

Spain vs Belgium is a fight to make the last four at the 2026 World Cup

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Soccer Duffles Are Getting a High-Fashion Makeover at the 2026 World Cup

Erling Haaland's Hermès collection rivals Jennifer Lopez's.

Marie Claire

Spain vs Belgium prediction: Can Lamine Yamal finally announce himself on the world stage?

Spain vs Belgium is the perfect moment for Lamine Yamal to announce himself at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo

What is England's competitive record against Norway?

England will face Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, but what does history tell us about the possible result?

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The 10 best games of the 2026 World Cup so far

We've reached the business end of the 2026 World Cup with only seven games remaining - these matches have been the highlights so far

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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham make England one of the most player-reliant nations in World Cup history

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been astonishing for England at the 2026 World Cup

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Every Possible Semifinal Match at the 2026 World Cup

France became the first team to book its spot in the final four of this enthralling tournament.

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'France will pick you off for fun' but Roy Keane reveals how teams can beat Didier Deschamps' side at the World Cup

Roy Keane has explained how France can be beaten at the 2026 World Cup, after the national side prevailed 2-0 against Morocco

International Business Times

The Other World Cup: Billions in Trades, Millions Won And Lost

The 2026 World Cup has created a second competition on prediction markets, where billions in trades turn teams into financial assets and produce million-dollar wins and losses.

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Do players miss the semi-final if they get booked in the quarter-final?

The 2026 World Cup knock-outs are nearing the final phase...

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The minute in which every eliminated African team conceded to go home at the 2026 World Cup

The eliminated African sides conceded shockingly late in the 2026 World Cup knockouts, but won our hearts

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2026 World Cup Quarterfinal & Semifinal Locations: Stadiums, Schedule and Kickoff Times

The 2026 World Cup is now down to the final eight teams.

The Conversation

Personal goals motivated footballer Anthony Gordon to learn Spanish – a recipe for success

Anthony Gordon – one of the stars of England’s football team at the 2026 World Cup – surprised many when he was presented as a new Barcelona player at the end of the 2025-26 domestic football season: he answered a question at the press conference in confident Spanish. Gordon explained…

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Six Mexico Players Who Have Earned Big Transfers During Historic World Cup Run

Exporting players to the biggest leagues in the world must be a priority for Mexican soccer.

Sports Illustrated

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

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Why do England players sing Wonderwall after games with fans?

The Oasis hit has become an England fan favourite during the 2026 World Cup

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