From around the league
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Declan Rice illness explains England’s half-time reshuffle
Thomas Tuchel revealed Declan Rice had spent several days in bed with illness before England's extra-time win over Norway.
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Jude Bellingham one step from World Cup history
Jude Bellingham scored twice and earned an 8.5 rating as England beat Norway in extra time, moving into the World Cup semi-final.
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Argentina grind past Switzerland as Messi sets record and Alvarez settles it
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time as Lionel Messi set a World Cup assist record and Julián Alvarez scored in the 112th minute.
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Argentina vs Switzerland player ratings: Messi stands out as Embolo collapses
Argentina’s player ratings after a controversial extra-time win over Switzerland, led by Lionel Messi’s 8.9, Mac Allister’s opener, Álvarez’s winner and
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Spain vs Belgium showed how Luis de la Fuente has built a different kind of Spain
Luis de la Fuente says Spain are built on good people and calm control, with a 35-game unbeaten run and Lamine Yamal backing their push past Belgium.
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Breel Embolo red card defines World Cup quarter-final
Breel Embolo’s 72nd-minute red card, triggered by VAR and the World Cup’s mistaken identity rule, decided Argentina’s 3-1 quarter-final win.
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Norway vs England spidercam controversy after Bellingham's equaliser
Norway were furious after Jude Bellingham’s 45+2 equaliser in Norway vs England. Solbakken blamed the spidercam wire, while FIFA said there was no
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Thomas Tuchel hits back after England's scrappy win over Norway
Thomas Tuchel blasted England's quality, not mentality, after a scrappy extra-time win over Norway sent the Three Lions into the World Cup semi-finals.
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Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham spark a post-match row after England beat Norway
Tuchel called England lucky after the Norway win, Bellingham snapped back in his ITV interview, and Gary Neville backed the tension.
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England player ratings vs Norway show Bellingham carrying the night
England player ratings vs Norway were led by Jude Bellingham's brace in a 2-1 extra-time win, while Rice and Madueke drew 4/10 marks.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Norway vs England turned into a quarter-final ruled by controversy
Norway vs England ended 2-1 after extra time as VAR, a disputed cable touch and a ruled-out Norway goal drove the quarter-final story.
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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
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 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
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 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 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
Seven goals in four World Cup matches: Haaland positions Norway as underdogs against England in Saturday's quarter-final.
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France's record-breaking attack meets Morocco's 34-match wall
France's record-breaking attack (2.8 goals per game, Mbappé on 7) faces Morocco's 34-match unbeaten run in World Cup quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium.
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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.