ITV and BBC to broadcast extended World Cup final half-time show
British broadcasters will screen the full half-time performance curated by Chris Martin despite concerns the 25 to 30-minute break breaches IFAB regulations.
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Coroner Rules Nobby Stiles’s Death Caused by Repeatedly Heading Football
A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football contributed to the death of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. The verdict strengthens links between the sport and long-term brain conditions.
Spain equal Italy’s 37-match unbeaten record to reach World Cup final
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final by defeating France 2-0, equalling Italy’s record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches in the process.
Conte Hails Kane and Lautaro Ahead of World Cup Semifinal but Dodges Italy Job Questions
Antonio Conte has praised former strikers Harry Kane and Lautaro Martinez ahead of their World Cup semifinal clash, while refusing to discuss speculation linking him with the Italy national team job.
World Cup 2026: Tournament engulfed by political interference and diaspora tensions
The 2026 World Cup has become heavily politicised, with Donald Trump’s alleged interference, a disallowed Egypt goal against Argentina and complex identity politics dominating fan experience.
Photographer recounts gun drama during Jairzinho portrait in Rio favela
Michael Donald has described the moment an armed resident confronted his crew while photographing Brazil legend Jairzinho in a Rio de Janeiro favela, where the 1970 World Cup winner now runs a football school.
German court orders FIFA to disclose World Cup ticket seller identities
A Frankfurt court has issued an injunction against FIFA demanding transparency in secondary ticket sales, though the ruling applies only in Germany and will not affect the current tournament.
Klopp on verge of Germany appointment as DFB confirms deal close
Jürgen Klopp is set to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach on a contract running until after the 2030 World Cup, with the DFB confirming negotiations with Red Bull are nearing completion.
Dortmund expect Ryerson back in August as Inter withdraw interest
Borussia Dortmund anticipate Julian Ryerson will return to training by early August following his World Cup quarter-final injury, though Inter have ended their pursuit of the Norway international.
Commemorative ‘Boston cone’ receives official welcome in Massachusetts
A traffic cone flown from Glasgow has been greeted by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, honouring Scottish fans who placed cones on statues during the World Cup.