2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Solbakken backs Haaland to lead Norway to World Cup triumph over England

Norway coach Stale Solbakken believes the battle between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane could prove decisive when his side face England in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

11 Jul 2026

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Spain's Lamine Yamal puts World Cup glory above personal goal record

Lamine Yamal has insisted winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup is far more important than adding to his goal tally after Spain booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

11 Jul 2026

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Mikel Merino eyes France showdown after another match-winning goal

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino could hardly believe his latest World Cup heroics after scoring a dramatic late winner to send La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday.

11 Jul 2026

Thomas Tuchel: England's 'hunger and grit' crucial against Norway in World Cup quarter-final

Thomas Tuchel believes England's mentality, hunger and grit can carry them into the World Cup semi-finals as the Three Lions prepare to face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night.

11 Jul 2026

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De la Fuente hails Spain super-sub Mikel Merino after Belgium World Cup victory

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Mikel Merino after the midfielder once again made a decisive impact from the bench to help seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium and book Spain's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

11 Jul 2026

Late Merino strike breaks Belgian hearts as Spain advance to World Cup semi-finals

Mikel Merino once again proved Spain's unlikely late-game hero as his dramatic 88th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium and sent La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals.

10 Jul 2026