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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Mexico vs South Africa has kicked off with plenty of drama as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening game of the tournament. The game at the famous Azteca Stadium in Mexico City had everything – goals, red cards, VAR decisions and a brilliant atmosphere. In the end, Mexico deserved the win, but much…

Argentina World Cup 2026 has been full of raw emotion. From Lionel Messi’s tears after a dramatic comeback against Egypt to fan chants about Maradona, the Malvinas, and a fourth World Cup star, this is a country that lives and breathes football. No team at the 2026 World Cup carries as much weight as Argentina. And we’re not just talking…

Jose Mourinho could be set for a shock return to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting the Spanish giants are considering bringing back the Portuguese manager more than a decade after he left the club. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss remains one of football’s most famous managers. His first spell at Real Madrid was full of success, drama…

Luka Modric World Cup ended in real heartbreak. Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the Round of 32, and a last-minute equaliser that could have saved them was chalked off by VAR. At 40 years old, with 202 caps to his name, Modric walked off the world’s biggest stage for what looks like the very last time. He left the…

France have scored 13 goals in four 2026 World Cup matches, with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembele combining for 11 goals and nine assists. Didier Deschamps has changed from a cautious organiser into someone who trusts his attackers to play freely. France look like the strongest team in the tournament, but Spain’s midfield and a possible Argentina rematch…

FIFA has a long-standing policy, rooted in the 1982 Falklands War, that stops English referees from officiating Argentina matches. Argentine officials are equally banned from taking charge of England games. At World Cup 2026, this rule could block Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor from the final if Argentina are involved. At a World Cup with 48 teams, 104 matches, and…

Michael Edwards has left his job as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of Football, ending his second spell at Liverpool on 10 July 2026. FSG had wanted to buy other clubs but never did, and that was a big reason Edwards decided to go. Sporting director Richard Hughes is also expected to leave, while new boss Andoni Iraola takes charge of…

Jordan Henderson broke his left forearm (not just his wrist) after slipping over an advertising hoarding during England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on 5 July 2026. His dad Brian has spoken out about how bad the injury really is. Henderson is out of the tournament, needs surgery, and may well miss the start of…

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at BC Place in Vancouver on 7 July 2026. It is their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Gregor Kobel saved the crucial penalty and Ruben Vargas scored the winner. Switzerland will now play defending champions Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday. Seventy-two years. That is how long Switzerland waited…