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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to become top goalscorer
Mbappe becomes the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, having also claimed the prize at Qatar 2022.
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Mbappe and teammates' request to "go out" before England clash rejected by Deschamps
The France squad travelled from their World Cup training base in Boston to Miami on Thursday. According to L'Equipe, the players requested a free evening to clear their minds following their disappointing semi-final defeat to Spain.
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Romero calls Manchester United legend 'stupid' after Argentina's win over England
Working as a pundit, Neville described Romero and Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world"—remarks that angered Romero, who plays for English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
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Falklands Island row reignited in Argentina vs England semi final match
Without fear, they celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine," and now risk a fine that was imposed to them back in 2014, when the Argentine Football Association was fined £20,000 after its players held up a banner with the same message before a friendly against Slovenia.
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Tuchel expected to remain England boss despite World Cup heartbreak
The loss ended England's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966, with Tuchel coming under criticism after his side surrendered a 1-0 lead late in the match.
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Argentina, England referees leave World Cup, due to FIFA neutrality rules
Their departure means they will play no further role in officiating the semi-finals or the final due to FIFA's strict neutrality rules, which prohibit referees from officiating matches involving their own country.
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Maradona's son warns England ahead of semi-final clash
Diego Maradona’s son, Diego Jr, said the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final in Atlanta will not be an ordinary match, referencing historical events tied to Maradona’s 1986 World Cup moment and the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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Former EPL referee wary of FIFA's choice in England vs Argentina semis
Halsey is worried about Messi's good omen as Elfath was the fourth official four years ago in Qatar during Argentina's final against France when Messi won his maiden World Cup, and in the Major League Soccer (MLS), where the Argentine captain plays, he has won all four of his four league outings that Elfath was in charge.
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Superstitious Argentina request 'lucky' kit ahead of England World Cup semi-final
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Tuchel clashes with journalist after England's quarter-final win
The German coach had a tense exchange with ITV reporter Gabriel Clarke, who questioned England's mentality and suggested the team continued to "suffer" despite progressing.
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World Cup semis: England, Argentina renew rivalry for 5th meeting
Jude Bellingham scored England's equaliser in the 47th minute after Norway had taken the lead through Schjelderup in the 36th minute.
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Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England clash
Alexis Mac Allister headed in a 10th-minute cross by Lionel Messi to hand Argentina the lead at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.
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Journalist Gutiérrez brightens World Cup with inspiring wheelchair journey
Gutiérrez, who uses a wheelchair, first gained international attention after securing a brief but memorable interview with Argentina captain Lionel Messi following the defending champions' final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama before the tournament began.
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England sweats over four players ahead of Norway quarter-final clash
Defender Marc Guehi is a doubt after suffering a minor hamstring injury during England's 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. He will be assessed on Friday to determine whether he will be fit for Sunday's match.
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Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a sensational display on Sunday and saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to stun Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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World Cup: Ten-man England battle past Mexico in Azteca thriller
Down to 10 men through most of the second half, the Three Lions weathered a Mexico storm to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third straight time with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory over the co-hosts.
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World Cup: England receive hostile reception in Mexico City
The Football Association and England manager Thomas Tuchel are aware of the situation. Tuchel admitted that following Harry Kane’s heroics in Atlanta, he expected a hostile atmosphere from Mexican supporters.
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Kane becomes England’s all-time World Cup top scorer
The England captain scored with a 67th-minute header to take his World Cup tally to 11 goals across three tournaments since making his debut at Russia 2018, surpassing Gary Lineker’s previous record of 10 goals.
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Ghana’s ‘juju man’ claims to have ‘worked’ on Harry Kane
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, whose name translates to “Devil of Wednesday,” also claimed to have engineered the knee injury that threatened Cristiano Ronaldo’s participation ahead of Portugal’s clash with Ghana during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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England's Spence criticised for snubbing Partey handshake
Footage circulating on social media appears to show the England full-back snubbing Ghana’s assistant captain, who had earlier been denied a visa to enter Canada for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto, a match the Black Stars won 1-0.
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Security concerns in USA as England kits stolen
According to reports from Missouri, Kansas City Police have arrested two suspects as investigations continue into the incident. The theft comes as the Three Lions prepare for their Group L opener against Luka Modric's Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
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Prostate cancer patients in England gain access to early treatment
Abiraterone, a drug already used for patients whose cancer has spread, will now be offered on the NHS in England to men whose disease is still confined but carries a high risk of progressing.
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England’s flood defences struggle as winter storms arrive
Among the defences, 6,498 were considered "high consequence," meaning that their failure could have a severe impact on communities. Overall, around 8,500 structures were not functioning as intended at the start of winter. While the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs says investments since 2024 have strengthened the network, the condition of defences varies greatly across regions.
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England finish perfect but headlines belong to Bayern's Kane
Kane carried the headlines, yes, but the night belonged equally to squad depth.
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Forest owner pledges support after horrific train attack
What should have been a routine trip home after Forest’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United turned into chaos when an attacker struck on board.
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Tuchel soaks up cheeky chants and British banter
Thomas Tuchel embraced the ribbing from travelling England fans after their 5-0 victory in Riga that sealed World Cup qualification, admitting their pointed songs left him grinning. The German coach, who had sparked the moment by criticising Wembley’s atmosphere after the Wales friendly, watched his comments boomerang back in the most British way possible — through creative, good-natured taunts.
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England, Spain, Portugal close in on 2026 World Cup
England boast a seven-point lead over Albania with three matches to play, with Serbia a point further back but with a game in hand. Several players who were not previously considered first-choice starred in Serbia, leading Tuchel to leave out big names Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from his latest squad.
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Chelsea's Reece James pulls out of England squad
James suffered the injury in Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday.
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Tuchel faces selection dilemma as Saka, Bellingham return from injury
Tuchel will have to make a decision between Bellingham and Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa
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Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, dies at 46
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England, with Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.