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France-Paraguay referee handed rare ‘1’ L’Équipe rating5 July 2026, 8:40 am
After France’s slender 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Didier Deschamps said that he wouldn’t criticise the referee of the encounter, nor would he criticise th... -
What is England’s route to the World Cup final if they beat Mexico?5 July 2026, 8:30 am
England’s bid to win a first World Cup in 60 years continues with Mexico next -
RFEF president says 2030 FIFA World Cup final “has to be at Camp Nou or the Bernabeu”5 July 2026, 8:30 am
Barcelona’s dream of hosting the 2030 World Cup final at the Spotify Camp Nou has received another important boost.RFEF president Rafael Louzan has said he has “full confidence” that the final o... -
Lucumí breaks silence on Juventus interest: ‘It’s not the time’5 July 2026, 8:30 am
Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí insists he will focus on the transfer market, including Juventus’ interest, after the World Cup: ‘It’s not the time to discuss such matters.’The Colombian centre-... -
England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned5 July 2026, 8:26 am
BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup. -
RFEF President Rafael Louzan: ‘The 2030 World Cup final has to be at Camp Nou or the Bernabeu’5 July 2026, 8:25 am
RFEF president Rafael Louzan has made it clear that Spain will fight to host the 2030 World Cup final, with the Santiago Bernabeu and Camp Nou both in the race.Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been se... -
Arsenal winger offered €9m salary as €20m fee accepted5 July 2026, 8:20 am
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a fee for the 31-year-old, but the forward still has to settle his personal terms with Besiktas.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesBesiktas are reportedly ready to offer... -
Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders5 July 2026, 8:18 am
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale. -
Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber5 July 2026, 8:17 am
World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts. -
Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security5 July 2026, 8:14 am
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful". -
🎥 Dirty Paraguay, Mbappé: Get dirty? OK! 🤯 Ibra: I'd get 5 🟥...5 July 2026, 8:13 am
France beat Paraguay and qualify for the quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappé’s penalty made the difference, but it was anything but a walk in the park.The South Americans, in fact, followed the same scri... -
'Sassuolo and Bologna in Bowie transfer talks' - gossip5 July 2026, 8:10 am
Sassuolo and Bologna are reportedly in talks with Hellas Verona about Kieron Bowie, while Celtic are linked with Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen and three clubs are said to be chasing former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore. -
Barcelona ace Gavi defends Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Spain vs Portugal: ‘One of the best in history’5 July 2026, 8:10 am
FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi has dismissed criticism aimed at Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Monday’s World Cup Round-of-16 clash, insisting the Portuguese captain remains one of football’s ... -
Today’s Papers – Italy supports Ancelotti against Haaland, Chalobah intrigue5 July 2026, 8:05 am
La Gazzetta dello SportMbappé won’t let Messi goHe scores from the spot his 7th goal and beats Paraguay. He’ll face Morocco, who crushed Canada.Ancelotti, beware of Haaland’s wave. Kane, there�... -
📸 Paraguay keeper tears into Mbappé's attitude 🤯5 July 2026, 8:01 am
Some will say it’s karma.On the night from Saturday to Sunday, France secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after an extremely tense match against Paraguay.Faced with a Paraguayan appr...