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Europe Today: Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacy

The US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as the Gulf crisis escalates. Europe Today also looks at the EU’s security role in the Horn of Africa, the bloc’s annual Rule of Law Report, Spain’s amnesty ruling, and anticipation builds ahead of the World Cup final.

Euronews

Why Did Jude Bellingham Slap an Argentina Player? Viral World Cup Incident Explained

England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina was overshadowed by a viral incident involving Jude Bellingham, raising questions about potential FIFA disciplinary action.

International Business Times UK

A big screen in every postcode? How World Cup fan zones could inspire Andy Burnham

Watching Colombia v Switzerland outdoors with a throng of fans showed me how to improve British spirits, says Dan Hancox, a writer and editor covering music, politics and cities

The Guardian - UK

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More than a hairstyle: how locs at the World Cup have changed perceptions of Black hair on the global stage

Using tinted tips and undercuts, footballers are reworking a classic style, and rewriting what ‘professional’ looks like in elite sport in the process

The Guardian - UK

Fox’s US World Cup summer: wild mispronunciations, Corden’s sad beers and Lowe’s excellence

The broadcaster’s tournament coverage was a mix of flat and fizz. It could also have been a long farewell with World Cup rights up for grabs

The Guardian - US

How England’s World Cup dream unravelled to leave one agonising regret

WORLD CUP 2026 : Thomas Tuchel lacked a formula, with poor planning adding to a campaign littered with problems, writers Richard Jolly, and more pain than failure in 1990 and 2018

The Independent UK

Experience: I’m a world champion foosball player

The 2018 final against Germany went to penalties – we thrashed them and won gold

The Guardian - UK

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‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the third-place playoff (between France and England) and the final.

The Conversation

Argentina Banned From World Cup? England Demands FIFA Action Over Falklands Banner

The UK government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina's football team for displaying a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England.

International Business Times UK

'Nothing was handed to us': Messi hits back at Argentina critics

Lionel Messi asserts Argentina's World Cup victories were earned through skill and perseverance. He dismissed claims of beneficial officiating and favoritism by the soccer establishment. Argentina's team has demonstrated championship pedigree by overcoming late-game deficits. Critics have voiced concerns over perceived biased refereeing in several crucial matches. The team remains…

The Economic Times

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

After finishing runners-up in the 3x3 World Cup, the Gangurrus are looking to capitalise on their title favourites status at the Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Argentina’s President Milei says superstition will stop him from going to the World Cup final

Javier Milei will watch the game at home in a lucky heavy jacket

The Independent UK

How Lionel Messi’s Viral Nod at England Player Led to the Best Meme of the 2026 World Cup

Messi truly can do it all.

Sports Illustrated

Thomas Tuchel laments English football’s ‘DNA’ after World Cup exit

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What Argentina thought of Thomas Tuchel’s tactics during World Cup semi-final

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The Conversation

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The Guardian - US

US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position

US Soccer says it will take time before deciding Mauricio Pochettino’s future or filling its vacant sporting director role after the World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘Mind blowing’ El Niño forecasts, smoking hits record low, and where did the AFL’s Steves go?

BoM experts say 2027 could the hottest year ever as weather pattern sets in

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The Guardian - UK

The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him

The German will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions but that is to ignore the fact that English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments

The Independent UK

Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires

The Guardian - UK

Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina make him one of Messi’s most trusted

The mercurial performance at the back was a far cry from the gaffe-prone Spurs captain we have become accustomed to seeing

The Independent UK

Rosie O’Donnell slams USMNT for going along with Trump’s ‘sickening’ World Cup intervention in Balogun’s red card

‘There’s so much corruption that we don’t even notice it,’ the comedian said

Sports Illustrated

Why Robert Lewandowski’s MLS Debut Against Thomas Muller Was Postponed

The match will now be played during a FIFA International Break in the fall.

Bangkok Post

Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.

International Business Times UK

'Mayor for All New Yorkers' Mamdani Visits Rikers for World Cup, Days After Report Called Jail 'Unconstitutional'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended a World Cup watch party at Rikers Island, highlighting the contrast between celebration and the jail's unconstitutional conditions as reported by a federal overseer.

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