2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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De la Fuente hails Spain super-sub Mikel Merino after Belgium World Cup victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Late Merino strike breaks Belgian hearts as Spain advance to World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.

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Jordan Henderson undergoes surgery after England World Cup celebration injury

Jordan Henderson has confirmed he has undergone successful surgery after suffering a freak arm injury during England's celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over Mexico.

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Norway dismiss illness fears ahead of England World Cup quarter-final as Miami heat looms

Norway have played down concerns over illness within their World Cup squad ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against England, with team doctor Ola Sand insisting every player is fit despite speculation of a sickness bug spreading through the camp.

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Key England trio miss team training ahead of Norway quarter-final

England are monitoring the fitness of Reece James, Declan Rice and Marc Guehi ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after the trio missed team training on Wednesday.

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Colombia coach says his team 'deserved more' after bowing out of World Cup

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo feels says his team 'deserved more' after bowing out FIFA World Cup after a defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Switzerland in the last-16 stage.

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