FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina defended the match officials after Egypt claimed the governing body had fixed their 3-2 World Cup 2026 last-16 defeat to Argentina. Collina said that “nobody can question the integrity” of FIFA’s referees and that no outside party can influence the refereeing team, not even FIFA President Gianni Infantino. One of the most dramatic and…
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England vs Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday, 11 July (10pm UK time) at Miami Stadium. Jarell Quansah serves a one-match ban, which leaves Tuchel with a right-back headache to sort out. Reece James is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury, but Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence are the most likely alternatives. Erling…
England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at World Cup 2026 was watched by around 44.842 million people in the United States across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock. That makes it the most-watched football match ever on US telly, beating the 42 million who tuned in for USA vs Belgium. That game had its own controversy, with Donald Trump getting involved in FIFA’s…
Ousmane Dembélé’s Masterclass scored a brilliant first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 in Foxborough. They finished top of Group I with a perfect nine points. The win showed France are real contenders to lift the 2026 World Cup, thanks to huge attacking depth, a settled team, and a forward line in superb form. Kylian Mbappé was meant to be…
Scotland’s last-32 hopes are still alive, but only just. They finished third in Group C with three points and a goal difference of -3. Now the Tartan Army must hope they are one of the best eight third-placed teams. Opta gives Scotland about a 43% chance, so it’s going to be a nervous wait. What a journey it’s been for…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the winner in extra time with a precise half-volley, assisted by Nico Williams. Argentina failed to register a single shot in 90 minutes, and Enzo Fernandez’s red card proved to be the turning point. Ferrán Torres met Nico Williams’ delivery in extra time…
Thomas Tuchel has said he will make “moderate” changes to his England side for their final World Cup 2026 group game against Panama in New York. After a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana, Tuchel has to balance rotation with the need to win and grab top spot in Group L. That result decides whether England head to Atlanta or face…
Spain beat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final in New York! Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time, set up by the brilliant Nico Williams. Rodri won the Golden Ball. This was a team built over years of brilliant grassroots coaching, and the result felt absolutely deserved. Spain don’t win World Cups by luck. They don’t produce…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA raises serious moral, financial, and logistical concerns. From political interference in football and tough immigration policies to sky-high ticket prices and poor public transport, there is a lot to worry about. Until things change, the USA should not host another World Cup. The world’s biggest sporting event is heading to North America….
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, and it is widely expected to be Lionel Messi’s last game on football’s biggest stage. With Messi likely retiring at 38, an ageing squad, and no clear heir to the No. 10 shirt, Argentina face a big rebuild before the 2030 World Cup. Messi will be 43 by that summer. For…