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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
The United States' World Cup campaign ended in a shambolic 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last-16, their heaviest loss since 1990. The match, played in Seattle, saw the usually boist…
Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium secured a comfortable victory over the United States, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face Spain. The match was marked by a defensively sloppy per…
'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal
The United States men's national team suffered a significant setback in their World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, falling behind after a catastrophic defensive error. Goal…
Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pathetic' Martinez departs
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended in tears as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the last 16, with Mikel Merino scoring in injury time. The 41-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or wi…
Spain's World Cup challenge built on historic defence
Spain advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-0 win over Portugal, with Mikel Merino scoring a late winner. The team has built its challenge on a historic defence, becom…
Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces backlash after the unprecedented decision to cancel Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension for the United States' World Cup last-16 tie against…
Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
Spain secured a dramatic victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute Mikel Merino. The late winner e…
Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain
Mikel Merino was hailed as the hero for Spain after scoring a cool, composed goal in added time to defeat Portugal. The super-sub's strike, described as a 'killer goal,' sent Spain…
FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering an appeal against England defender Jarell Quansah's red card during the World Cup victory over Mexico. Quansah was sent off in the 54th minu…
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made racist remarks mocking his origin and edu…
James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. James has yet to return to full training after sufferi…
Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper intervened in a dispute over the kick-off time for England's World Cup match against Mexico, after FIFA proposed…