From around the league
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Folarin Balogun ban suspended as Gary Neville leads FIFA backlash
Gary Neville led the backlash as FIFA's 12-month suspension of Folarin Balogun's ban sparked a World Cup integrity row ahead of Belgium vs USA.
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England vs Mexico right-back doubts grow as Spence and James remain under a cloud
Djed Spence's muscle niggle and Reece James's fitness doubt leave England short at right-back before their last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico.
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Norway World Cup run driven by Haaland and Ødegaard
Erling Haaland has five goals and Martin Odegaard three assists as Norway chase their first World Cup quarter-final. Brazil are next.
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Folarin Balogun cleared to face Belgium after FIFA suspension
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban, clearing him for USA vs Belgium after a controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Folarin Balogun says World Cup red card was unintentional
Folarin Balogun says his World Cup red card was unintentional and that a yellow would have been fair. USA face Belgium without him.
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Mexico vs England: Tuchel’s altitude gamble
Mexico vs England is at 7,220 feet, and Thomas Tuchel says the first 15 minutes will be the toughest for England as Mexico press early.
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Jurgen Klopp accepts Germany job as Red Bull exit talks continue
Jurgen Klopp has accepted the Germany head coach job, but his Red Bull exit and the final contract details are still being worked through.
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Portugal vs Spain: the counter-attacking route Martinez has to take
Portugal face Spain in the 2026 World Cup with La Roja on a 519-minute shutout run. Martinez's side need transitions, Ronaldo and Ramos.
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Alireza Faghani to referee England vs Mexico at World Cup 2026
Alireza Faghani will referee England vs Mexico at the World Cup, bringing third-tournament experience and a disputed summer VAR call.
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France Paraguay row after Chilavert’s racist remark
Philippe Diallo condemned José Luis Chilavert’s racist remark before France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, with the row overshadowing the knockout tie.
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Brazil vs Norway: Ancelotti rejects an anti-Haaland plan
Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil will not use an anti-Haaland plan before facing Norway in the World Cup last-16. Brazil won 3-2 after a stoppage-time goal
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Mbappé moves level with Messi as France edge Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty sent France past Paraguay and moved him level with Lionel Messi on seven World Cup goals.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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France player ratings vs Paraguay: Mbappé and Doué lift les Bleus after a frustrating night
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, but Mbappé and Doué were the difference in a frustrating night for les Bleus.
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Reece James doubtful for Mexico as England juggle right-back options
Reece James missed England's final training session before Mexico, while Jarell Quansah returned to full training and is fit to face them.
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France vs Paraguay preview: Tchouaméni out as Deschamps downplays the heat
France face Paraguay in the World Cup last 16 with Aurélien Tchouaméni out, Didier Deschamps downplaying the heat, and FIFA warning of possible weather
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Canada vs Morocco: Ounahi stars in a 0-3 win
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco beat Canada 3-0, with Brahim Díaz adding two assists and Soufiane Rahimi finishing late.
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Thomas Tuchel's right-back problem is England's real test before Mexico
England have played five different right-backs across four matches, with Reece James doubtful and Djed Spence still under debate before Mexico.
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Jurgen Klopp confirms Germany talks and says he is ready
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed talks with the DFB over the Germany job and says he is ready to return, but the move is not yet complete and Red Bull must
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Harry Maguire England World Cup snub draws Rooney criticism
Wayne Rooney called Harry Maguire's England omission a shock. Cole Palmer said the snub will drive him to prove people wrong.
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Lisandro Martínez stars for Argentina against Cape Verde Islands
Lisandro Martínez scored, assisted and earned a 9.2 rating as Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time.