Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Airbnb lures fans from US hotels after World Cup marketing push

Hotel bookings fall short of expectations as price-conscious fans opt to stay in American homes

Argentina secures their place in World Cup semi-final with 3-1 victory over Switzerland

The hard-fought victory at the Arrowhead Stadium means the top four teams in the FIFA rankings will contest the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament: France, Spain, England and Argentina.

Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone | Barney Ronay

Up against Norway’s heart and skill and Florida’s heat, talisman got England through – but there is much to fix Jude against the sun. For much of this game there was a feeling of three separate entities struggling to assert their will in the heavy air of Miami Gardens. First, Norway, in their first World Cup quarter-final, who played with heart, skill and patience, and were by any Jude-free metric probably the better team. Alongside this, forcing itself centre stage, was the July Florida heat...

By Barney Ronay at Miami Stadium

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.

By The Associated Press

France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats

European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.

Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez scored in the 112th minute to send Argentina past Switzerland and into a World Cup semifinal showdown with England in Atlanta.

Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches. Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that he had joined football fans in the entertainment district in Central to catch the England-Norway game during the early hours of Sunday morning. “It’s [been] a crazy night. It’ll only get...

By Ambrose Li

Swiss coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after World Cup elimination

Switzerland is fuming after Breel Embolo was sent of the highly charged World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Kansas City.

World Cup 2026: Argentina reach semi-finals after extra-time battle with 10-man Switzerland

By FRANCE24

Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit

Switzerland’s first quarter-final in 72 years ended with Argentina instead booking a date with England in the last four

By Richard Jolly

Savannah police horses go to Atlanta for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest

SPD's Mounted Patrol Unit horses are preparing to go to Atlanta to mange crowds at FIFA's World Cup Fan Fest experience.

Messi involved in heated exchange with referee during Argentina's World Cup win

Lionel Messi had a tense moment with the referee during Argentina's quarterfinal match. Argentina secured a dramatic extra-time victory against Switzerland to advance. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early for Argentina with a header. Switzerland equalized after the break, but Breel Embolo received a red card. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored in extra time to seal the win.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

A Hyderabad businessman, a US investor with ‘Trump links’ and a derailed World Cup bid

By Nikhila Henry

Julian Alvarez steps up as Argentina escape Swiss scare to reach World Cup semis

Julian Alvarez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals.

Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review that is certain to fuel those who believe referees have been biased toward the reigning champion throughout the tournament. Dan Ndoye had just tied the game at 1-all in the 67th minute when Argentina's Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card following a tackle on Embolo. But video showed

By The Korea Herald

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster FIFA World Cup semi-final against England

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Sunday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England. Fans of the South American team dominated the stands in Kansas City and were celebrating as early as the 10th minute when their hero Lionel Messi set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Switzerland levelled midway through the second half through Dan Ndoye, but minutes later, disaster struck when Embol...

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Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis

The Swiss had reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, but suffered a major blow when Breel Embolo was sent off for diving in the 72nd minute.

John Aldridge: The football has saved this World Cup, but it should not rescue Fifa's disgraced president

Gianni Infantino’s position as the head of the global game is untenable

By John Aldridge

England ends Norway's World Cup dream after Jude Bellingham puts in a heroic shift

With both the Florida heat and an intimidating Norwegian team against them, England had its work cut out for it in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final.

Bellingham upstages Kane and Haaland to fire England into World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice on Saturday afternoon as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and advance to the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in three tournaments. They will play Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday in Atlanta;

By Paul Myers

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway 1-2 England recap

Golden Boot contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane came up against each other as Norway faced England in the World Cup quarter-final.

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

The match went to extra-time with Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute.

Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semis

Alvarez, Martinez score late as defending champions survive another scare to set up England clash

By Anadolu Agency

FIFA World Cup: VARiables, politics, and Africa

"Stepping on an opponent's foot is a foul, whereas a defender who touches the ball first and then makes normal football contact has not committed a foul," Pierluigi Collina has said. The post FIFA World Cup: VARiables, politics, and Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Jide Alaka

Argentina England World Cup Semifinal | Fortune favours the giants on the road to Atlanta - The Daily Star

Argentina England World Cup Semifinal | Fortune favours the giants on the road to Atlanta  The Daily Star

Flamingos beat Benin 5-3 to reach FIFA U-17 World Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Benin 5-3 (8-5 aggregate) to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Read about their victory! Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-beat-benin-5-3-to-reach-fifa-u-17-world-cup/

By Punch Newspapers

New World Cup controversy? Norway protest Bellingham’s equaliser, FIFA responds

Sensors inside the Connected Ball recorded no spike in its "heartbeat" as it flew through the air before England's leveller, FIFA said, finding no evidence it struck the spidercam cable despite Norway coach Solbakken's insistence The post New World Cup controversy? Norway protest Bellingham’s equaliser, FIFA responds appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

World Cup 2026: Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after disappointing campaign

The Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country's underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post World Cup 2026: Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after disappointing campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

2026 World Cup: England come from behind to beat Norway and reach semi-final

Thomas Tuchel's side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity - but Bellingham was once again the talisman to send England into the last four, where they will play either Argentina or Switzerland.

By Kweku Lawrence

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in the bad old days - Calgary Herald

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in the bad old days  Calgary Herald

PHOTO GALLERY: England beat Norway, Argentina down Switzerland to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals - Ahram Online

PHOTO GALLERY: England beat Norway, Argentina down Switzerland to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals  Ahram Online

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora and 10 World Cup stars set for summer transfers after impressing in North America - Goal.com

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gilberto Mora and 10 World Cup stars set for summer transfers after impressing in North America  Goal.com