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World Cup 2026: England’s James ready for semi-final, Infantino hints at 64-team expansion – live

Football | The Guardian

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World Cup 2026: England’s James ready for semi-final, Infantino hints at 64-team expansion – live

Latest news as final week of World Cup gets under wayPower rankings | Sign up to Football Daily | Email usI mean, just look at him.In which regard, here are some words on the great man. Continue reading...

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists

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· Jun 23, 2026

Mohammed Kaif opens up on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

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Sky News

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· Jun 28, 2026

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JFeed

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· Jun 28, 2026

Messi or Ronaldo: The Greatest Debate in Football History Still Has No Easy Answer

The 2026 World Cup is here, and somewhere between the group stage drama and the golden boot race, the argument that has defined a generation of football is alive again: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo --- who is really the greatest of all time?

BBC Sport

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· Jul 13, 2026

BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final XI - do you agree?

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Argentina join France, Spain in blockbuster semi-final line-up

Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up has been confirmed, with England and Argentina overcoming tough quarter-final tests to join France and Spain in the last four of the tournament.England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, coming from behind thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham.His decisive winne

Metro

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· Jun 27, 2026

Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32

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BellaNaija

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham Among FIFA’s Top Goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are level at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot standings with eight goals each, while Jude Bellingham sits on six after back-to-back braces against Mexico and Norway sent England into the semi-finals. The post Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham Among FIFA’s Top Goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Leaderless, rudderless England squabble over life after Stokes

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OneFootball

· Jun 29, 2026

📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA window

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SkySports

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Cape Verde and then Scotland? England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fabrizio Romano confirms generational player is signing for Liverpool

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· Jun 22, 2026

Who will replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders in race to become UK PM

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Liverpool.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

5 World Cup stars Liverpool should target this summer including wonderkid duo

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The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and group tables

Which teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?

Ariana News

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· Jul 6, 2026

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Messi and Mbappe level at the top as knockout stage heats up

The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines, with Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France star Kylian Mbappe locked together at the top of the scoring charts on seven goals each after the opening Round of 16 matches. Mbappe [] The post World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race: Messi and Mbappe level at the top as knockout stage heats up first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Reuters

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· Jun 29, 2026

LIVE: Fans in Rio watch Brazil v Japan World Cup match

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Justin Bieber Headlines FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna, Shakira and BTS

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Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

The nine most exciting emerging World Cup stars who could be destined for the Premier League: From an electric talent catching Aston Villa's eye to the passmaster who would transform Man United's midfield

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Mashable

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· Jun 26, 2026

The 12 World Cup WAGs to know in 2026

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Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

Barca World Cup Spotlight: Lionel Messi continues to defy age with another incredible display

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Football365

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· Jul 12, 2026

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: England and Argentina scramble into final four

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