Pickford breaks England record as line-ups confirmed for Norway quarter-final in Miami
Jordan Pickford makes his 18th World Cup appearance to break the record for most finals appearances by an England player as the Three Lions face Norway in Miami.
French national team uses ICE deportation airline for World Cup travel
The French squad flew with Global Crossing Airlines, which operates over half of US immigration removal flights. The arrangement contrasts with the team’s outspoken opposition to anti-immigration politics.
Klopp agrees Germany deal until 2030 after Nagelsmann exit
Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become Germany head coach until 2030. The former Liverpool manager is expected to finalise his departure from Red Bull early next week.
World Cup 2026: 22 Serie A stars chase glory as quarter-finals arrive
Twenty-two Serie A players remain in the 2026 World Cup as the tournament reaches the quarter-final stage, with France and Argentina leading the betting but underdogs Norway and Morocco hoping to extend their surprise runs.
Six French-Born Players Could Face Les Bleus as Morocco Meet France in Quarter-Final
Nearly one hundred players at this World Cup were born in France, and six of them could feature for Morocco when they face the reigning champions in Boston on Thursday.
Deschamps hails Olise as ‘one of the best players in the world’
France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Michael Olise’s transformation from a struggling debutant to a world-class talent after the winger recorded five assists in five World Cup appearances.
Hakimi leads Morocco’s 2026 World Cup charge amid legal battle
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi remains Morocco’s standout talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup, though he faces trial for an allegation of rape which he denies.
World Cup 2026: 19 Players One Booking From Semi-Final Ban
Nineteen players risk missing a potential World Cup semi-final if cautioned in the quarter-finals, while England’s Jarell Quansah is already suspended for his side’s clash with Norway.
Collina defends 2026 World Cup referees and explains Egypt VAR decision
FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup officiating standards and explained the VAR decision to rule out Egypt’s goal against Argentina, insisting officials remain independent from external influence.
World Cup quarter-finals: The stats defining the last eight
Opta data reveals contrasting strengths among the World Cup quarter-finalists, with France, Spain, Argentina and England leading the favourites while Morocco tops the intensity charts.