Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Algeria and dreams of leading his country to […]
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World Cup final ball, halftime show outfits to be auctioned
A sale of World Cup memorabilia, including a ball used in the final and outfits worn by performers at the halftime show, was announced Tuesday by New York auction house Christie’s. The week-long online auction begins on July 22 and raises funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to generate $100 […]
Djed Spence transforms into England’s influential impact substitute
Djed Spence has turned early criticism into praise after emerging as one of England’s most effective impact substitutes during the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup. Initially questioned for his selection and performance against DR Congo, the 25-year-old defender has responded with energetic displays that have strengthened England’s campaign. Read more : Sacked McCullum […]
Norwegian Air wears BA’s colors for a day after World Cup social media wager
Norwegian Air has honored its social media wager with British Airways and changed its Instagram profile picture to BA’s logo for a day after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Ahead of the match, the two carriers made a light-hearted bet: The one representing the losing country would swap […]
England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. Bellingham’s 93rd-minute winner settled a nerve-jangling quarter-final played in sweltering conditions at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. But England, who will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on […]
Merino’s late strike sends Spain past Belgium into World Cup semis
Spain substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his side over injury-hit Belgium on Friday and set up a semifinal clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain found the winner when Belgium’s back-up goalkeeper Senne […]
African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in […]
Morocco again knocked out of World Cup by France 2-0
France did it to Morocco again at the World Cup. For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 – this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals. With very few attacking chances, Morocco landed only one shot on […]
Portuguese referee appointment fuels debate before Argentina quarterfinal
FIFA’s appointment of Portuguese match officials for Argentina’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland has triggered widespread discussion on social media ahead of the July 11 clash at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The announcement quickly drew attention as football fans debated the referee selection, with many sharing differing opinions about what it could mean […]
PCB launches four-team tournament for World Cup preparations
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a four-team One-Day tournament scheduled for August as part of its preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The competition will take place before the domestic first-class season and aims to identify a strong group of players capable of representing Pakistan on the global stage. Director […]