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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at the table of FIFA Council meeting no. 37 in Zurich beside Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom

Infantino Apologises, but FA Chair Says He Is ‘Not Fit’ Without Answers

Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council in Zurich on Thursday for the World Cup stake-sale plan, but FA chair Debbie Hewitt said he is not fit to lead FIFA unless he

October 15, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Lionel Messi in Argentina national team kit during his international career

Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

Argentina's football association has declared a permanent tribute to Lionel Messi: every match in the country will pause at the 10th minute for 60 seconds of applause. The gesture started Wednesday and applies across all of Argentine football, indefinitely.

September 6, 2026

by Sports Desk

FIFA International Transfer Snapshot confirms record $9.89 billion summer transfer window driven by World Cup stars

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot confirms a record $9.89 billion in global spending for the 2026 summer

US nonfarm payrolls June 2026 labor market data showing 57000 jobs added below forecast

US Added 57,000 Jobs in June, Less Than Half What Forecasters Expected

The US added just 57,000 jobs in June, less than half the 110,000 economists expected, as leisure and hospitality shed 61,000 positions despite the US hosting World Cup group-stage matches. The unemployment

July 2, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Elliot Anderson in action before his record £116m move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest

Elliot Anderson Breaks British Transfer Record With £116m Manchester City Move

Manchester City have signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for up to £116 million, making the 23-year-old England midfielder the most expensive British player in football history. The deal breaks the record

July 2, 2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Portugal vs Croatia: Ronaldo and Modric’s Final World Cup Test in Toronto Tonight

Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto tonight, where Ronaldo (41) and Modric (40) face what may be their final World Cup appearance. Ronaldo has never

July 2, 2026

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Riyad Mahrez of Algeria in action against Austria during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match in Kansas City

Algeria and Austria’s Six-Goal Draw Advances Both — and Eliminates an Unbeaten Iran

Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in a chaotic Group J finale at Kansas City on Saturday, both advancing to the World Cup Round of 32 while Iran — unbeaten across three group

July 2, 2026

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Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring the latest winning goal in World Cup history against Senegal at Seattle Stadium

Belgium Stun Senegal in 3-2 Comeback, Tielemans Scores Latest Goal in World Cup History

Belgium came from 2-0 down with five minutes remaining to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, Youri Tielemans scoring the latest goal in World Cup history with a 125th-minute penalty.

July 2, 2026

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Harry Kane Breaks Pelé’s World Cup Goals Record With Brace as England Beat DR Congo 2-1

Harry Kane scored twice in the final quarter to send England past DR Congo 2-1, his 86th-minute winner breaking Pelé's all-time World Cup goals record. England now face Mexico at the Azteca

July 2, 2026

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Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring for the United States against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

USA Beat Bosnia 2-0 With 10 Men to Earn First World Cup Knockout Win Since 2002

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off in the same knockout game, leaving the United States to hold on with ten men. Malik Tillman's 82nd-minute free kick sealed it 2-0, their first

July 2, 2026

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Erling Haaland celebrates his 86th-minute winning goal for Norway against Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Haaland’s 86th-Minute Winner Sends Norway Into the World Cup Round of 16 for the First Time

Norway had never won a World Cup knockout match in three prior tournament appearances. In the 86th minute at Dallas Stadium, three Ivory Coast defenders collapsed on Patrick Berg, left the space

July 2, 2026

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Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England against DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta

Kane’s Two Goals in 11 Minutes Rescue England From DR Congo Shock at Atlanta

Harry Kane scored his 83rd and 84th international goals in a frantic 11-minute spell to rescue England from a shock World Cup exit, converting both times from Anthony Gordon crosses after Brian

July 2, 2026

Sports

Mexico players celebrate their 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Ecuador at Azteca Stadium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico Ends Its 40-Year World Cup Knockout Drought, Beats Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca

The thunderstorm that delayed kickoff for an hour at the Azteca could not delay the reckoning. Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night, ending a 40-year drought in World Cup knockout football

July 2, 2026

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