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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)

India to play two friendlies in first-ever football tour of New Zealand

The tour will also mark India's first visit to an Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) member nation since 2005, when it played two international friendlies against Fiji.

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

FIFA WC 2026 Golden Ball should go to a goalkeeper, says Subrata Paul

The former India captain, who played a pivotal role in the country's Nehru Cup triumphs in 2007, 2009 and 2012, said exceptional goalkeeping has been decisive in the tournament

World Cup QF: England vs Norway preview, predictions, head-to-head, stats

While Norway arrives full of confidence, history is firmly on England's side. The Scandinavians have never beaten England at the World Cup and have failed to score in their last four meetings.

Explained: Why English referees cannot officiate Argentina at the World Cup

FIFA does not appoint referees to matches involving their own countries to preserve neutrality. But in the case of English and Argentine officials, the restrictions go a step further.

Mikel Merino strikes late as Spain knock out Belgium to reach last four

In a contest that showcased Spain's patience, tactical discipline and ability to seize decisive moments, Luis de la Fuente's side overcame a resilient Belgian challenge to set up a SF clash vs FRA.

Spain vs Belgium HIGHLIGHTS World Cup, QF: Merino scores late again as ESP beat BEL 2-1

Spain will now take on France in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas.

FIFA WC final resale prices touch nearly $11.5 million on FIFA marketplace

FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale Friday for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

World Cup QF: Spain vs Belgium preview, prediction, head-to-head, stats

The winner of the Spain vs Belgium match will face France in the semifinal after Didier Deschamps' side defeated Morocco 2-0 in the opening quarterfinal

Mbappe stars as France outclass Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals

With the win, France reached the World Cup semifinals for a third consecutive edition and will now face Spain/Belgium for a place in the final.

France vs Morocco HIGHLIGHTS World Cup QF: Mbappe, Dembele help FRA beat MAR 2-0 to book semis berth

The clash was a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, where France defeated Morocco 2-0 before eventually losing an epic final to Argentina.

USA star player Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in WC loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks, a person familiar with the injury said Thursday.