2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Mikel Merino eyes France showdown after another match-winning goal

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino could hardly believe his latest World Cup heroics after scoring a dramatic late winner to send La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.

11 Jul 2026

Thomas Tuchel: England's 'hunger and grit' crucial against Norway in World Cup quarter-final

Thomas Tuchel believes England's mentality, hunger and grit can carry them into the World Cup semi-finals as the Three Lions prepare to face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night.

11 Jul 2026

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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.

11 Jul 2026

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.

10 Jul 2026

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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.

09 Jul 2026

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.

08 Jul 2026