Preview - Q-final: Argentina v Switzerland

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Argentina v Switzerland

Kansas City: Lionel Messi has scored in every FIFA World Cup 2026 match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland?

Lionel Scaloni's team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to the limit by Cabo Verde and Egypt.

They needed extra time to squeeze past the FIFA World Cup newcomers in the last 32 before winning 3-2 and then came back from the dead against Mohamed Salah's team.

The defending champions have won all five of their games, with Messi's brilliance and their unshakeable team spirit central to their progress.

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Preview - Q-final: Norway v England

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Norway v England

Miami Gardens: England's quest to end 60 years of FIFA World Cup pain comes up against Norway's scoring machine Erling Haaland in a Miami showdown for a place in the semi-finals on Saturday.

After overcoming high altitude and a fervent home crowd in Mexico City to progress to the last eight in an all-time FIFA World Cup classic, an England side boasting the in-form Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are favourites to reach the semis in south Florida.

However, the Three Lions' defensive deficiencies will be severely tested by Haaland, who put Brazil to the sword in the last 16 and has seven goals in his first four FIFA World Cup appearances.

Haaland, who was born in England and plays his club football for Manchester City, insisted there was no pressure on his side.

Deschamps hails Mbappe after superstar fires France into semis

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Deschamps hails Mbappe after superstar fires France into semis

Foxborough: France head coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.

Mbappe opened the scoring on the hour mark at the Boston Stadium having earlier had a penalty saved. Ousmane Dembele then completed the job as France reached the last four of a FIFA World Cup for the third tournament in a row.

Ouahbi vows Morocco will come back stronger

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Ouahbi vows Morocco will come back stronger

Foxborough: Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.

The Atlas Lions were hoping to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022, but once again their FIFA World Cup hopes were ended by Les Bleus.

The 2-0 defeat at the Boston Stadium was a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the semis four years ago, and Morocco must now turn their attentions towards future challenges after a draining last seven months.

England's Quansah handed two-game ban

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

England's Quansah handed two-game ban

Miami: England defender Jarell Quansah will miss Saturday's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, and the last four should the Three Lions progress, after being handed a two-game ban by FIFA.

Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico in the last 16, but only after a VAR review.

US star Pulisic fractured leg in Belgium loss: team

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

US star Pulisic fractured leg in Belgium loss: team

Los Angeles: Star forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during the United States' 4-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 loss to Belgium, the team said on Thursday.

Pulisic appeared to suffer the injury early in the second half of Monday's game as he attempted a shot but instead kicked the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tieleman's leg.

The US team's talisman attacker attempted to play through the injury but was substituted several minutes later, soon after the co-hosts went 3-1 down.