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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

Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso hold Falklands sovereignty banner after Argentina beat England at 2026 World Cup

Argentina Beat England to Reach World Cup Final as Falklands Banner Sparks Diplomatic Row

Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading home in injury time to send La Albiceleste to the World Cup final. Players then displayed a Falklands

July 16, 2026

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Lamine Yamal controls the ball during Spain vs France 2026 World Cup semifinal

Burglars Target Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona Home as Spain Beat France in World Cup Semifinal

Two hooded men attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home in Esplugues de Llobregat early Wednesday, hours after Spain beat France in the World Cup semifinal. Private security cameras caught the

July 15, 2026

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Spain players celebrate reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium Dallas

Spain End France’s World Cup Dream with 2-0 Semifinal Masterclass in Dallas

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Dallas on Tuesday, with Oyarzabal scoring a penalty and Porro adding a second-half goal. Mbappe failed to register a shot on

July 15, 2026

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Pedro Porro of Spain celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal against France in the 2026 World Cup semifinal

Spain Beats France 2-0 in World Cup Semifinal, Advances to Final at MetLife

Spain beat France 2-0 in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty and Pedro Porro's tap-in sent La Roja to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, ending France's bid

July 15, 2026

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Justin Bieber at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February 2026

Justin Bieber Headlines FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna, Shakira and BTS

FIFA confirmed Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Burna Boy for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The Global Citizen production

July 13, 2026

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Jude Bellingham celebrates as England beat Norway World Cup 2026 quarterfinal Miami

England vs Argentina World Cup Semifinal: Bellingham, Messi and 40 Years in Atlanta

England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semifinal for the first time in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15. Jude Bellingham's six goals and the Cable of God controversy face Lionel Messi's

July 12, 2026

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France players in action against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal

France vs Spain: Mbappe and Yamal Clash in World Cup Semifinal on Bastille Day

France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal for just the second time on Tuesday in Dallas, Kylian Mbappe's tournament-leading 8 goals pitted against a Spain side that has conceded just

July 12, 2026

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Lautaro Martinez Argentina celebrates goal Julian Alvarez Switzerland World Cup 2026 quarterfinal Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City

Argentina Beat Ten-Man Switzerland 3-1 in Extra Time to Set Up England World Cup Semifinal

Alexis Mac Allister's tenth-minute header and a decisive Julian Alvarez curler in extra time carried Argentina past a ten-man Switzerland 3-1 at Arrowhead Stadium, setting up a World Cup semifinal showdown with

July 12, 2026

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Jayden Adams in South Africa kit during the Group A match against Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta

Jayden Adams, 25, Dies Two Weeks After South Africa’s World Cup Exit

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, died Saturday, two weeks after the 2026 World Cup. He started two group-stage matches for Bafana Bafana and won the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns.

July 12, 2026

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Norway players celebrate after beating England on penalties in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami

Bellingham Brace Fires England Past Norway Into 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice at Hard Rock Stadium – equalizing in the 45th minute and converting a rebound in the 93rd minute of extra time – to send England past Norway 2-1

July 12, 2026

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