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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…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 29
This article presents a daily "Who am I?" game where readers guess a World Cup star based on clues. The rules are simple: each day a new footballer is featured, and players try to …
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he asked FIFA to review the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun at the World Cup. Trump stated that FIFA "made t…
Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on a wrist he injured while celebrating his side's last-16 win over Mexico, casting doubt over his participation in …
Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer. The 26-year-old has spent her entire career in the Frauen-Bundesliga and scor…
How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
England defeated Mexico in a thrilling match at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, employing a tactical approach that manager Thomas Tuchel described as five…
'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?
Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the debate about his role in Portugal's World Cup last-16 tie against Spain, confirming this will be his last World Cup. The 41-year-old, who has three …
The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
Spain have reached the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup without conceding a goal, becoming the only team yet to be breached at the tournament. They are the first European nation to ke…
How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded
Relive all the drama from England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca, as Thomas Tuchel's team progressed to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday. The article includes h…
Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle's Tonali
Tottenham have completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee that could reach £100m. The 26-year-old joins after three seasons with the Magpies,…
Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year
Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their fifth head coach in less than a year, replacing Vitor Pereira who was sacked on Tuesday. The Aus…
Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?
England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised FIFA over its decision not to suspend United States striker Folarin Balogun following a red card, calling the situation "total confusio…