From around the league
Saturday, 11 July 2026
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![Norway vs England: Kane foul claim backed by TV officials]()
Norway vs England: Kane foul claim backed by TV officials
Christina Unkel and Gary Neville both backed the referee after Norway's opener against England, saying Harry Kane was not fouled in the build-up.
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![Dan Burn backed for England back three against Norway]()
Dan Burn backed for England back three against Norway
Nicky Butt says Dan Burn suits England in a back three against Norway. Burn's Mexico cameo and his own comments support the case.
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![Haaland puts pressure on England before Norway's Miami quarter-final]()
Haaland puts pressure on England before Norway's Miami quarter-final
Haaland has 7 World Cup goals in 4 Norway games and says England should feel the pressure before Saturday's Miami quarter-final.
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![England vs Norway preview after Shearer changes his mind]()
England vs Norway preview after Shearer changes his mind
Alan Shearer has changed his mind about England’s World Cup chances after Mexico, with Norway next in Miami and Haaland in form.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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![Mbappe reaches 100 France goal involvements in quarter-final victory]()
Mbappe reaches 100 France goal involvements in quarter-final victory
Mbappe reached 100 France goal involvements as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Dembele sealing the win.
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![England's unity is their shield against the fitness crisis]()
England's unity is their shield against the fitness crisis
England fitness crisis ahead of Norway quarter-final: Rice, Guehi, and James in doubt. Squad unity becomes Tuchel's secret weapon.
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![Haaland's mind games with England in World Cup quarter-final]()
Haaland's mind games with England in World Cup quarter-final
Seven goals in four World Cup matches: Haaland positions Norway as underdogs against England in Saturday's quarter-final.
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![Summerville and Undav: from World Cup reserves to £40m assets]()
Summerville and Undav: from World Cup reserves to £40m assets
Crysencio Summerville and Deniz Undav rose £10m each to £40m after the 2026 World Cup. Tournament breakthroughs convinced elite clubs of their potential.
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![Thomas Tuchel says England have heart, but Norway will test the defence]()
Thomas Tuchel says England have heart, but Norway will test the defence
Thomas Tuchel says England have heart but are still overprotecting themselves in defence ahead of Norway, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham driving the
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![Spain vs Belgium: midfield control and transition threat shape the quarter-final]()
Spain vs Belgium: midfield control and transition threat shape the quarter-final
Spain meet Belgium in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final shaped by midfield control, transition threats and form from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne.
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![England v Norway: Burn ready for Haaland test as players frame quarter-final battle]()
England v Norway: Burn ready for Haaland test as players frame quarter-final battle
Dan Burn says he is ready for Erling Haaland as England face Norway, with Haaland on 7 World Cup goals and Rice praised by Martin Ødegaard.
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![Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco]()
Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco
France try to calm referee controversy before Morocco after FIFA appointed an all-Argentine officiating team. Olise's yellow stands and Saibari is a doubt.
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![World Cup 2026 is building a serious case as an all-time classic]()
World Cup 2026 is building a serious case as an all-time classic
World Cup 2026 has 280 goals in 96 matches, 10 90th-minute winners and huge crowds, making a strong case as an all-time classic.
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![Anthony Gordon says England's chemistry is driving his World Cup role]()
Anthony Gordon says England's chemistry is driving his World Cup role
Anthony Gordon says England have the best team spirit he has known by a country mile, while his World Cup output and Kane advice stand out.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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![Switzerland vs Colombia: Kobel delivers in the shootout]()
Switzerland vs Colombia: Kobel delivers in the shootout
Gregor Kobel starred in the shootout as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach their first World Cup quarter-finals in 72 years.
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![France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions]()
France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions
FIFA upheld Michael Olise's yellow card as France prepare for Morocco, while Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappe is ready after racist abuse.
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![Ryan Christie wants more after Scotland's World Cup exit]()
Ryan Christie wants more after Scotland's World Cup exit
Ryan Christie says Scotland's World Cup exit has made him desperate for more tournaments, after playing all three group matches.
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![Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive]()
Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive
Lionel Messi has 8 World Cup goals in 5 appearances, and his 1 goal and 1 assist helped Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a 0-2 deficit.
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![England vs Norway: how to stop Erling Haaland]()
England vs Norway: how to stop Erling Haaland
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final that hinges on Erling Haaland's 7 goals and Norway's compact 4-5-1 shape.
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![France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final]()
France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final
France vs Morocco pits a five-game winning run and Mbappe's seven goals against a Morocco side dealing with Ismael Saibari's injury.
