France face Spain, Argentina assess Messi before England
Erling Haaland scored seven in five as Norway reached the World Cup quarters, including a late brace to knock out Brazil, before a 2-1 loss to England elevated his global profile.
Daily quiz challenges you to guess a World Cup star with progressive clues, aiming for the fewest attempts.
FIFA’s new seeded pathways kept Spain, Argentina, France and England apart until the World Cup semis. Controversies around England and Argentina decisions fuel claims the draw favoured a blockbuster last four.
Gianni Infantino says President Donald Trump has been busy but will attend the World Cup final at MetLife, with plans to present the trophy alongside the FIFA president.
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after 2026 so more nations can dream of qualifying.
Spain meet France in the World Cup semi-final in Arlington. Mbappé leads a star-studded attack, Spain rely on Rodri-Pedri control and Yamal, who turns 19, says they have ‘no fear’. Deschamps chases third straight final.
Fan predictions contest reaches World Cup semis: NT Gunnerz vs J Knights, GB vs Stephanie. Dan tips France 0-0 Spain and England 1-0 Argentina, with 90-minute scores only.
Aston Villa are moving to sign Switzerland World Cup breakout Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, hijacking Newcastle’s pursuit with Champions League football a lure.
Jude Bellingham’s extra-time brace beat Norway 2-1 to send England to the World Cup semi-final vs Argentina, with Southend fans hailing him as ‘one of our own’.
Ahead of Argentina vs England, Messi has a minor eye issue but is expected to play. Romero reported fatigue after extra time but should be fit. No suspensions, yellow cards wiped for the semi-final.
With players on post-World Cup breaks, Arsenal reportedly agree terms with £76m Bruno Guimarães amid Liverpool links, while Curtis Jones cools talk of a Nottingham Forest move.
