Football

July 14, 2026 12:03 PM

France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final

France will not willingly surrender possession to Spain in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final, coach Didier Deschamps said, with Aurelien Tchouameni available again as the teams prepare for a potentially decisive battle in midfield. Spain have built their run to the last four around their ability to ...

July 14, 2026 9:05 AM

Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital

More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes' welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday brought Norway's historic run to an end ...

July 13, 2026 2:52 PM

France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain

France are one victory from extending one of the most extraordinary eras of World Cup dominance, with a third successive final and a fifth appearance in the showpiece match in eight tournaments within reach when they face Spain on Tuesday. To get there, Didier Deschamps’s side must overcome the t...

July 13, 2026 1:54 PM

Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi has spent over two decades carving a path through international soccer, facing every World Cup-winning nation from Brazil to France, but one notable opponent has always been missing from the list: England. That will change on Wednesday when Argentina meet the European side in a World C...

July 12, 2026 6:49 PM

Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. The teams were locked up 1-1 at the end of regulation time after Andreas Schjelderup ha...

July 8, 2026 8:36 AM

Messi inspires Argentina in stunning late comeback to see off Egypt

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup comeback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday. The holders were 11 minutes from a shock defeat trailing 2-0, but goals from Cristian Romero, Messi and the winner two minutes into stoppa...

July 7, 2026 1:17 PM

Belgium rout US 4-1 behind Charles De Ketelaere’s brace

Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace and added an assist as Belgium eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 4-1 win in their round of 16 match on Monday. It was a convincing performance against the co-hosts for the Red Devils, who advance to play Spain in a quarterfinal match in Ingle...