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Data viz: The World Cup teams that never trailed - and those that never led

A minute-by-minute breakdown of all 100 matches in Fifa World Cup 2026 reveals which teams controlled their games, who spent them chasing, and who staged comebacks.

England-Argentina tops France-Spain in ticket pull despite lower team value

France and Spain have a combined squad value of $3.137 billion, against $2.475 billion for England and Argentina. Yet England-Argentina semifinal tickets are priced higher than France-Spain.

FIFA World Cup 2026: France's road to their 3rd straight semi-final

France combined defensive solidity with devastating pace on the counterattack, comfortably progressing to the knockout rounds this year.

Senegal part ways with coach Pape Thiaw after FIFA World Cup 2026 exit

The Senegalese Football Federation also said that Thiaw's technical staff were also dismissed

England vs Argentina: Football's fiercest rivalry returns at biggest stage

Now, with Lionel Messi leading the defending champions and England searching for their first World Cup final appearance since 1966, another historic encounter awaits.

Norwegian Air honours FIFA World Cup bet with British Airways logo

Honouring its promise, Norwegian Air replaced its Instagram profile picture with British Airways' Speedmarque logo shortly after the England vs Norway FIFA World Cup quarter-final match

FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals: Date, time (IST), predictions, key stats

Argentina are bidding to become only the third nation after Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title

Explained: How Embolo's red card against Argentina was both fair and rare

The decision to caution Embolo for simulation is supported under Law 12 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, which deals with fouls and misconduct

Alvarez thunderbolt keeps Messi's dream alive in Argentina's 3-1 win vs SUI

Lionel Messi supplied his 10th World Cup assist, but Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck deep in extra time as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to set up a semi-final against England

Bellingham rescues flawed England as Norway's World Cup dream ends in Miami

Jude Bellingham scored either side of half-time and extra time as England beat Norway 2-1, but Thomas Tuchel said his side were "lucky" after a disjointed World Cup quarterfinal performance

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden boot race: Mbappe and Messi go neck and neck

France superstar Kylian Mbappe currently sits at the top of the leaderboard with eight goals and three assists, showcasing his consistency on the biggest stage.

Argentina vs Switzerland HIGHLIGHTS World Cup, QF: ARG beat 10-men SUI 3-1 to book SF date vs ENG

Goals from Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in extra time made sure the defending champions keep their title defense alive.

England vs Norway HIGHLIGHTS World Cup, QF: Heartbreak for Haaland! ENG beat NOR 2-1 in extra time

A brilliant brace by Jude Bellingham helped England come back from behind to book a semi-final berth in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 QF today's matches, live timings (IST), streaming

England vs Norway (2:30 AM IST) and Argentina vs Switzerland (6:30 AM IST)

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

Adams started South Africa's first Group A game against the Czech Republic and was substituted at halftime. McKenzie said he played that game only hours after learning that his grandmother had died.

German federation confident Jurgen Klopp will be next national team coach

Klopp, a serial trophy winner with Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, was quickly identified as the favorite to succeed him.

Who was Jayden Adams? SA footballer who died after returning from FIFA WC

Adams, who featured in all three of South Africa's group-stage games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was found dead at a residence in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town

Lamine Yamal fires warning as France face Spain in FIFA World Cup semifinal

Spain beat France in the 2024 European Championship semifinals and again in Nations League play last year. Yamal became the youngest player to score in the continental competition

World Cup QF: Argentina vs Switzerland preview, prediction, head-to-head

For Argentina, victory would move them within two wins of retaining the World Cup, while Switzerland are chasing history as they look to reach their first-ever World Cup semifinal

FIFA puts World Cup 2026 final pitch pieces on sale for $450 each

FIFA's store says each segment of turf is 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5, although it doesn't specify whether that figure is inches, centimetres or millimetres