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Argentina Stun England 2-1 to Reach World Cup 2026 Final

Argentina edged out England in a gripping semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, booking their place in the World Cup final.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 3 min read

England vs Argentina: The Oldest Rivalry Returns to Centre Stage

A 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta means England go home, reigniting one of football's most loaded and contested rivalries on the grandest stage.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Spain Dismantle France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final

Spain delivered a commanding performance in Dallas, beating France 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup final.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Spain's Ruthless Display Exposes France's Fragility on the Biggest Stage

A 2-0 defeat in Dallas raises serious questions about France's inability to perform when the pressure of a World Cup semi-final truly arrives.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 3 min read

England Edge Norway to Set Up Last-Four Showdown

England edged past Norway 2-1 in Miami to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Argentina Fight Past Switzerland to Reach the Last Four

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals in dramatic fashion.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Spain Edge Belgium 2-1 to Advance at SoFi Stadium

Spain secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles to progress in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Belgium's World Cup Dream Dies in LA as Spain Show Winning Mentality

Spain's 2-1 defeat of Belgium reveals a team with the grit and quality to go deep into this World Cup.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read

France Beat Morocco 2-0 to March Into World Cup Semi-Finals

France eliminated Morocco with a 2-0 victory at Gillette Stadium in Boston, booking their place in the last four.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Deschamps' France Show Steel and Craft to End Morocco's World Cup Dream

France's 2-0 win over Morocco in Boston underlined why Deschamps' side remain among the most complete teams left in the tournament.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Argentina Survive Egypt Scare to Book Knockout Stage Place

Argentina edged a breathless 3-2 victory over Egypt in Atlanta to advance in the World Cup.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Three Goals, Two Nerves, One Giant: What Argentina's Win Over Egypt Tells Us

Argentina's narrow 3-2 win over Egypt exposed vulnerabilities that future knockout opponents will look to exploit.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Merino's Late Strike Sends Spain Into Last Four at Portugal's Expense

Spain edged past Portugal in a tense quarter-final clash in Dallas, a single goal proving enough to end Ronaldo's World Cup.

Monday, July 6, 2026 · 2 min read

End of an Era? What Spain's Win Over Portugal Means for Both Nations

A single goal ended Portugal's World Cup dream in Dallas and raised serious questions about the direction of their footballing generation.

Monday, July 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Haaland Stuns Brazil as Norway Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals

Norway produced one of the tournament's greatest upsets, defeating Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium to advance to the quarter-finals.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read

England's Ten Men Survive Mexico Thriller to Book Quarter-Final Spot

England edged out hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic encounter at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City to progress to the quarter-finals.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Morocco Rout Canada 3-0 to March Into World Cup Quarter-Finals

Morocco delivered a dominant three-goal victory over host nation Canada in Houston, booking their place in the last eight.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlas Lions Exposed Canada's Limits — and Raised Their Own Ceiling

Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada was not just a result but a statement about the Atlas Lions' genuine quarter-final credentials.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare to March On in Miami Thriller

Argentina edged a breathless 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in Miami, surviving a genuine scare to secure their place in the last sixteen.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Socceroos Denied Again as Colombia Hold Their Nerve: July 3 Recap

Australia drew 1-1 with Egypt in Dallas while Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to advance, making for a dramatic day of World Cup action.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Spain and Portugal March On as European Giants Dominate July 2 Action

Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland all claimed victories on Thursday, setting up a mouth-watering last-16 clash between two Iberian heavyweights.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Talking Points: What Thursday's Results Mean for the Last 16

Three one-sided results on July 2 raise questions about European dominance and set up a blockbuster Iberian derby in the knockout stage.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 3 min read

England, USA and Belgium All Advance on a Dramatic Day of Last-16 Drama

Three nations punched their tickets to the World Cup last 16 on July 1 with hard-fought victories across Atlanta, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Three Stories, One Theme: Winning Ugly Is Still Winning

England, Belgium, and the United States all advanced on July 1, but their performances raised as many questions as they answered ahead of the last 16.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Haaland Sends Norway Through, France and Mexico Complete Dominant Day

Three wins on June 30 sent Norway, France, and Mexico into the knockout rounds with authority and no small amount of drama.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

France's Controlled Brilliance and Mexico's Home Joy: Talking Points from June 30

France's 3-0 dismantling of Sweden and Mexico's 2-0 home win raise big questions about who can stop them in the knockouts.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Brazil Edge Japan, Germany and Netherlands Draw in Dramatic Round of 32

Brazil booked their last-16 place in Houston while Germany and Netherlands were held to draws in a tense day of World Cup action.

Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Brazil Survive, But Draws Define a Day of World Cup Drama

Three matches, only one winner: the day's results underline how fine the margins are at World Cup 2026.

Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Canada Edge South Africa to Advance at SoFi Stadium

A single goal was enough for Canada to claim all three points against South Africa in a tightly contested affair in Los Angeles.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 2 min read

South Africa Exit With Head Held High Despite Los Angeles Defeat

South Africa's narrow 1-0 loss to Canada ends their World Cup campaign, but their tournament showing hints at a brighter future for the nation.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Six Matches, Zero Dull Moments: Day 10 Recap from World Cup 2026

Croatia, England, Congo DR, and Argentina all advanced their knockout hopes on a breathless Saturday across six North American venues.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Algeria, Austria and the Draw That Sent Shockwaves Through the Group Stage

A 3-3 thriller in Kansas City saw both Algeria and Austria advance, eliminating a rival nation in one of the day's most dramatic outcomes.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 3 min read

France, Belgium and Senegal Roar Into Last 16 on a Day of Heavy Scorelines

Six matches on June 26 produced goals, drama and a flurry of group-stage conclusions as three heavyweight nations booked their knockout berths in style.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Cape Verde's Fairytale Rolls On While Uruguay's Dream Dies in Guadalajara

The contrasting fates of Cape Verde and Uruguay on June 26 captured everything that makes a World Cup group stage so brutally compelling.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Ecuador Stun Germany, USA Fall to Türkiye: A Day of Upsets at World Cup 2026

Thursday delivered chaos across six venues as South American sides flourished and the United States suffered a painful late defeat in Los Angeles.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Talking Points from June 25: Who Impressed, Who Exits, and What Comes Next

From Ecuador's stunning scalp to Australia's gritty progress, here are the key takeaways from a landmark day of World Cup 2026 action.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Six Games, Six Stories: June 24 Delivers a Defining Day at World Cup 2026

Brazil, Mexico, and Morocco all swept aside their opponents on a dramatic Wednesday that reshaped the knockout picture across multiple groups.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3 min read

South Africa Make History While Brazil and Mexico Cruise: Talking Points from June 24

South Africa's historic knockout qualification, Brazil's masterclass in Miami, and Mexico's perfect group stage record headline the key conversations from Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Portugal Demolish Uzbekistan While Croatia and Colombia Advance

A five-star Portugal performance headlined a dramatic day of World Cup action that also saw Croatia and Colombia book their places in the knockout rounds.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 3 min read

England's Toothless Draw With Ghana Raises Serious Questions

England's failure to break down Ghana in Boston leaves their World Cup campaign under scrutiny, with the attacking players struggling to impose themselves.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Preview

It begins: Mexico vs South Africa opens the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, the first stadium ever to open three World Cups. Everything you need to know about Match 1.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Explainer

The new World Cup format explained: 48 teams, 12 groups and a Round of 32

More teams, more games, more knockout drama. How the expanded 48-team World Cup actually works — and how teams qualify from the groups.

Monday, June 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Feature

The last dance: Messi, Ronaldo and the legends saying goodbye in 2026

Lionel Messi plays a record sixth World Cup at 38. Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first man to appear at six. This is the farewell tour of football's greatest generation.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Preview

Pochettino's moment: can the USMNT deliver at a home World Cup?

The United States open against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium with the deepest squad in program history — and the heaviest expectations. A complete Group D preview.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Feature

Curaçao, Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan: the debutants ready to shock the world

The expanded World Cup has opened the door to first-timers — including the smallest nation ever to qualify. Meet the newcomers nobody wants to face.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · 5 min read