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FIFA World Cup 2026History rewritten: a semi-final like no other
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA's top three ranked teams - France, Argentina and Spain - have all reached the semi-finals of the same edition, joined by fourth-ranked England.
FIFA World Cup 2026The Strongest Arab Lineup at the 2026 World Cup
AtlasGoal's pick of the best 11 Arab players at the 2026 World Cup, in a 4-2-3-1 formation combining Egyptian and Moroccan stars.
BreakingTransfersThe summer's shock transfer? Torres secretly agrees to join PSG
Spanish forward Ferran Torres has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona, in a deal that could be finalised in the coming days of the summer transfer window.
TransfersAjax is looking to sign Ounahi
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax Amsterdam have opened negotiations with Girona to sign Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, one of the standout Atlas Lions performers at the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026FIFA's profits between 2023 and 2026: from yearly deficits to record numbers thanks to the 2026 World Cup
Despite posting a financial deficit in the first three years of its cycle, FIFA expects a net profit of over $1 billion across the full 2023-2026 cycle, driven by record revenues of nearly $13 billion thanks to the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026"Not happy, in every sense": Tuchel criticizes England's display despite reaching the semi-final, Bellingham responds with one word
Despite the win and the 2026 World Cup semi-final berth, Thomas Tuchel sharply criticized England's performance against Norway, while praising Jude Bellingham and the substitutes — who responded with a terse "Whatever."
FIFA World Cup 2026An exceptional edition for the legend Messi at the World Cup
At 39 years old, Lionel Messi is delivering one of the finest editions of his career at the World Cup, smashing new records while leading Argentina to the semi-final, in what could be his final tournament appearance.
FIFA World Cup 2026Memories of the 1986 World Cup: when Argentina faced England in the "Hand of God" match
Ahead of their upcoming 2026 World Cup semi-final, we look back at the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, remembered for the two most famous goals in the competition's history, both scored by Diego Maradona.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 20262026 World Cup: the 4 teams through to the semi-finals and the full schedule
With the quarter-finals now complete, the four semi-finalists of the 2026 World Cup are known: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Here's how each team qualified, along with the full schedule for both semi-finals.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 2026Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Embolo red card opens the door for La Albiceleste in extra time to reach the semi-final
Thanks to two extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, Argentina got past Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, in a match marked by a decisive red card for Breel Embolo.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 2026England 2-1 Norway: Bellingham brace ends the Viking dream and sends the Three Lions into the semi-final
Thanks to a Jude Bellingham brace, England beat Norway 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, after the Norwegians had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, ending the greatest World Cup run in their history.
FIFA World Cup 2026Jayden Adams, hero of South Africa's first-ever World Cup knockout stage run, dies at 25
South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just days after playing for his country at the 2026 World Cup, with no official cause of death released so far.