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France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

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Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury

England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

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Lynch 'disappointed with goals conceded' as Derry lose to CSKA Sofia

Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says it is still "all to play for" after his side were narrowly defeated 3-2 by CSKA Sofia at the Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia in the Europa League first qualifying round tie.

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Norway's Haaland calls for media pressure on England before quarter-final

Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

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Glens 'deserve huge credit' after RFS loss - Devine

Glentoran manager Declan Devine says his side will "take huge confidence" into the second leg of their Conference League first round qualifier against RFS.

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Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card

England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.

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US confirm Pulisic leg fracture in defeat by Belgium

The United States confirm that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side's 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.

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Norway shirts sell out before England match

Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.

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Ex-Leeds keeper Darlow set for Man Utd move

Manchester United are close to signing Wales and former Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.

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Palace sign Spain defender Mingueza on free transfer

Crystal Palace sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer, subject to international clearance.

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'By far the biggest event ever in Norway'

Norweigian pundits look ahead to their quarter-final against England, described as the "biggest event ever in Norway".

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Premier League pre-season - who are your club playing?

The World Cup is still going on but Premier League clubs will soon begin their pre-season friendlies - who is your club taking on and when?

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Brentford sign Wilson after West Ham exit

Brentford sign former England striker Callum Wilson on a 12-month contract after his exit from relegated West Ham.

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I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer

Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.

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Football Daily

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball chat ahead of the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals.

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Has your area gone football mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing

We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

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Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?

Is Rafa Benitez a realistic contender to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland head coach or would the Spaniard's likely salary demands be an obvious stumbling block?

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'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral prank

John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.

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Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees - Collina

World Cup officials are not "influenced by anyone" and "nobody can question the integrity" when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.

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'Celtic go all out for striker Bowie' - gossip

Celtic linked with Scotland striker in Italy and Egypt winger in Spain as newly-promoted Premier League side eye move for Hearts striker...

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Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda

Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.

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Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?

What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 32

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?

Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?

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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

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Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.

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A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?

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Who has been eliminated from the World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far

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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.

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England on course to face Argentina in semis? See their path to final

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the World Cup final after progressing to the quarter-finals.

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Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt

Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback

Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.

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Messi rescues Argentina with equaliser against Egypt

Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.

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Messi denied from penalty spot by 'brilliant' Shobeir save

Lionel Messi misses his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup, as his effort is saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in Atlanta.

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VAR controversially rules out Egypt goal

Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16 match in Atlanta.

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino

After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play part?

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

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Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain

Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.