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FIFA World Cup 2026: England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

It is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God' in 1986, to David Beckham's red card after tangling with Diego Simeone in 1998, while also thrusting the lingering sovereignty dispute…

The Economic Times

How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

TechRadar

Is iShowSpeed performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final? Here’s what the latest announcement reveals

iShowSpeed will perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, according to FIFA’s official entertainment announcement after the news was first shared by ClippedSZN. Darren Watkins Jr. joins a lineup that includes Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams. FIFA has not yet revealed…

The Times of India

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Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup

The Independent UK

‘Outside Noise’—Folarin Balogun Reveals How Red Card Chaos Impacted USMNT

The Stars and Stripes saw their World Cup dreams harshly ended by Belgium in the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

Fifa World Cup 2026 closing ceremony: Start time, how to watch and performers line-up including Robbie Williams and Tom Cruise

The cast of celebs includes, music artists, actors and social media stars - all coming together to close out the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

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France marks tenth anniversary of deadly Nice terror attack

President Emmanuel Macron held a national tribute in Nice on Tuesday for the victims of a deadly jihadist attack 10 years ago in the southern French city. Later Tuesday, the French football team will observe a minute of silence ahead of their World Cup semi-final in a commemoration to the…

France 24

Folarin Balogun reveals how Trump’s World Cup intervention impacted US team

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The Independent UK

FIFA Changed Soccer's Rules for Americans—and We Love It

Plus: a survey on fixing soccer, the Home Run Derby’s format changes again, and a goal you have to see to believe

Reason

Content creator sneaks into World Cup game dressed as an employee. Two Argentine YouTubers who tried the same thing now face up to 5 years in prison

Seems like it’s not gonna work all the time!

We Got This Covered

Folarin Balogun admits Trump’s ‘unique’ World Cup intervention affected US team before Belgium loss

Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium despite being sent off in USA’s previous match

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura

The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius

The Guardian - UK

Is FIFA Rigging the World Cup for Messi? Referee Ismail Elfath's England Semi-Final Appointment Raises Eyebrows

FIFA's choice of Ismail Elfath as referee for the England vs Argentina semi-final has sparked conspiracy theories, given his history with Messi's teams and recent controversial officiating decisions.

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The Guardian - UK

Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit?

In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger

The Conversation

North Africa’s World Cup teams offered lessons in what works – and what doesn’t

There was a dramatic increase in the number of countries able to qualify for the final stages of the 2026 men’s football World Cup. Of the 48 teams to qualify, global football body Fifa decided that nine would be African countries. This has functioned as a natural experiment for north…

The National (Scotland)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reported to IOC over World Cup behaviour

The Independent UK

Infantino accused of breaching political neutrality rules after Trump intervention in Balogun case

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The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing formal complaint after Trump phone call over Folarin Balogun ban

USA striker Folarin Balogun had his World Cup ban suspended, meaning he was available to play against Belgium

Radio France Internationale

Expanded World Cup delivers as Infantino eyes 64 teams next

Bosses at World Cup organisers Fifa have revealed they are considering the expansion of the competition from 48 to 64 teams.

TechRadar

How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in Singapore: free live streams

All the ways to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams online in Singapore, including FREE options.

Radio France Internationale

France marks 10 years since Bastille Day terror attack in Nice killed 86

Religious leaders have gathered in Nice for an interfaith service to pray for the victims of the Bastille Day terror attack, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the atrocity that killed 86 people and injured more than 400. President Emmanuel Macron is due to lead the main memorial…

Euronews

Fact check: FIFA boss Infantino probe called for by MEPs, not whole parliament

Viral posts falsely claim that the European Parliament called for an investigation into FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.

The Conversation

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?

The winner of the World Cup final will be crowned on Monday morning Australian time.

The Independent UK

Referee, 38, dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup 2026

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