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FIFA World Cup 2026: UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to England's World Cup semifinal berth

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Jude Bellingham after the star midfielder inspired England to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, helping the Three Lions secure a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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"Vamos Argentina...": Argentina President expresses joy after Messi-led side enters FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final

Argentina President Javier Milei celebrated the national team's dramatic victory over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, expressing his delight after the defending champions booked their place in the last four.... read..

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"We knew that we were going to suffer": Scaloni after Argentina edge Switzerland to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni credited his side's resilience and composure after the defending champions defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, saying the ability to endure difficult moments has becom... read..

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"Feel we got robbed today": Erling Haaland's father 'Alfie' after Norway's defeat against England in FIFA World Cup QF

Former Norway international Alf-Inge "Alfie" Haaland and father of star striker Erling Haaland expressed his disappointment after Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals, claiming the Scand... read..

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"This team never stops believing": Messi hails Argentina after FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final berth

Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrated his side's hard-fought FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory over Switzerland, praising the team's resilience after the defending champions booked their place in the semi-finals.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal sacks coach Pape Bouna Thiaw after disappointing WC campaign

Senegal sacked coach Pape Bouna Thiaw on Saturday, citing the team's disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign as the reason for the change.... read..

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FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup for 2030 edition, says Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that the governing body will explore the possibility of expanding the FIFA World Cup to a 64-team tournament for the 2030 edition.... read..

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81st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle partners with Chartered Accountants in nationwide celebration, cycle remains the hero amidst FIFA fever

Number crunchers and custodians of India's taxation, auditing and financial reporting exchanged their laptops and balance sheets for cycles as they participated in the 81st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across India.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Norwegian Air changes Instagram logo to British Airways after WC exit

Norwegian Air has honoured its social media wager with British Airways by changing its Instagram profile picture to the British carrier's logo for 24 hours after England defeated Norway 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday.... read..

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"Thank you for these emotions": Swiss President Guy Parmelin hails 'exceptional' FIFA World Cup campaign after QF exit

Switzerland President Guy Parmelin paid tribute to the men's national football team after their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end with a hard-fought quarter-final defeat to defending champions Argentina, praising the squad for an "exceptional ru... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Not happy with performance,' says coach Tuchel despite England's 2-1 quarterfinal win over Norway

England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted his side were fortunate to come away with a victory after the Three Lions defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time to book their place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Changed me as a person", Haaland reflects on Norway's WC journey after exit

After Norway's World Cup exit, Erling Haaland reflected on the experience as a life-changing moment, saying the tournament has changed him as a person.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Prince and Princess of Wales congratulate England on World Cup semifinal berth

The Prince and Princess of Wales congratulated England after the Three Lions came from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time and book their place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham stars as England edge Norway to enter World Cup last four

Jude Bellingham fired a brace as England fought back from a goal down to defeat Norway in extra time and seal a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Norway players observe moment of silence for South Africa's Jayden Adams

England and Norway players paid tribute to South Africa international Jayden Adams ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, observing a moment of silence before kick-off following the midfielder's tragic passing.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: England's Harry Kane scripts history with 120th international appearance

England captain and Bayern Munich Harry Kane became the most-capped outfield player in the nation's history after featuring in the Three Lions' FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday (local time).... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "We gave everything", Lukaku reacts after Belgium's WC exit

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku expressed his disappointment after the Red Devils were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the team gave everything despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the quarterfinals.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Argentina join France, Spain in blockbuster semi-final line-up

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up has been confirmed, with England and Argentina overcoming tough quarter-final tests to join France and Spain in the last four of the tournament.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina seek to continue nearly 60-year dominance over Switzerland

Defending champions Argentina will take on Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday (local time), with the South American side carrying an unbeaten record against the European nation into the knockout clash.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia's Jordan Bos to miss three months after knee injury

Feyenoord left-back Jordan Bos is set to miss the opening three months of the new season after sustaining a knee injury during Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, the Dutch club announced on Saturday, according to Reuters.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Pickford set for record 18th World Cup appearance as England face Norway in QF

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is set to become the Three Lions' most-capped player in FIFA World Cup history after being named in the starting XI for Saturday's (local time) quarterfinal clash against Norway.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA clarifies controversial England equalizer during quarterfinal against Norway

FIFA issued a clarification regarding England's stoppage-time (45+2) equaliser against Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, stating that Connected Ball Technology found no evidence the ball had struck the overhead wire before the goal.... read..

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"We will talk about the wire until we are all dead": Norway coach Solbakken questions England equaliser in FIFA World Cup QF match

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken questioned the build-up to England's equaliser in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final defeat, saying he was convinced the ball had struck an overhead camera cable moments before Jude Bellingham scored, reported Reuter... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Head coach Tuchel demands more from England after win over Norway

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players' fighting spirit after they battled past Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, but insisted the Three Lions must improve their performances if they are to lift the trophy.... read..

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"Painful to lose that way": Switzerland Head coach slams VAR rule after quarterfinal loss to Argentina in FIFA World Cup

Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin slammed the VAR protocol after his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in a 3-1 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina, saying the decision to send off Breel Embolo "destroyed" their game, reported Reut... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina beat Switzerland in extra time, set up England semi-final

Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland on Saturday (local time), setting up a blockbuster last-four clash against England.... read..

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"Margins were not in our favour, but that's life": Head coach Solbakken hails Norway's historic FIFA World Cup run after exit

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken fought back tears as he reflected on his team's memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals brought an end to the nation's best run at the tournament in nearly thr... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "It's tough shift", Bellingham responds to England coach Tuchel's remark after sealing semifinal berth

England midfielder Jude Bellingham defended his teammates after head coach Thomas Tuchel criticised the team's performance despite their 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, according to Sky Sports.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "World class", says Coach Tuchel after Bellingham heroic help England reach semifinals

England head coach Thomas Tuchel hailed Jude Bellingham's match-winning display after the midfielder inspired the Three Lions to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, securing a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Character and perseverance", Bellingham hails England after 2-1 win over Norway in QF

England midfielder Jude Bellingham praised his teammates for their resilience and fighting spirit after the Three Lions defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Skipper Harry Kane says England can "improve" despite semifinal berth

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions still have room for improvement despite reaching the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway.... read..

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England face toughest test, France title favourites as FIFA World Cup QFs heat up: Robin Singh

Former India striker Robin Singh believes England will be pushed to the limit by Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, while defending champions Argentina will need Lionel Messi at his best to overcome a disciplined Switzerland side.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "We have to be ourselves", says Norway coach Solbakken ahead of quarterfinal clash against England

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has urged his players to stay true to their style of football and not be overawed by the occasion as they prepare to face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, according to Reuters.... read..

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FIFA WC 2026: Tuchel confirms England's near full-strength squad ahead of Norway quarter-final

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has received a timely fitness boost ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, confirming that all players except suspended defender Jarell Quansah are available for selection for Saturday's (loc... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Dream come true", Mikel Merino after Spain books semifinal slot against France

Mikel Merino expressed his delight after once again making a decisive impact as a substitute, helping La Roja secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium in quarterfinal, according to FIFA.... read..

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Blue Tigers to play two friendlies in New Zealand during November FIFA window

The Indian men's national team will travel to New Zealand for two friendly matches against the hosts on November 12 and 15, 2026, during the FIFA international match window, according to a press release by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: England Legend David Beckham joins Three Lions camp ahead of WC QF clash against Norway

Football icon David Beckham visited England's training session in Miami, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Norway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Saturday (local time).... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway, England Ambassadors gear up for blockbuster WC QF

Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between Norway and England, Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, said she and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron were all set for a "blockbuster" clash, highlighting the friendly rivalry and exc... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Courtois opens up on injury, backs Senne Lammens after Belgium's Spain defeat

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois backed his replacement Senne Lammens after being forced off with an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal defeat against Spain, saying the young goalkeeper will only improve from the experience, according t... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "We know what France can bring", Spain Coach Luis de la Fuente after win over Belgium in QF

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his side is ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal challenge against tournament's favourite France, insisting every match brings a new test and highlighting the strength of his squad.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "He would deal with Erling Haaland", Bryan Robson backs Maguire to handle Norway's star striker

Former England captain Bryan Robson believes Harry Maguire should have been included in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, arguing that his strength and physical presence make him the ideal defender to handle Norway star striker Erling Haaland.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Future belongs to you", Belgian Royal Palace praises Red Devils after Spain QF defeat

The Belgian Royal Palace praised the national football team after their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal exit against Spain, saying the players can be proud of their journey and promising that the future belongs to them.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Continuing to dream together", Spain PM Sanchez celebrates La Roja's win over Belgium in QF

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez congratulated the national football team after La Roja secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinal.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain edge past Belgium 2-1, set up semifinal clash with Mbappe-led France

Spain booked their place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium, setting up a blockbuster last-four clash against France.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "It came from within", Romero explains attacking approach in Argentina's win over Egypt

Centre-back Cristian Romero said his decisive goal against Egypt was a result of instinct and Argentina's determination to fight back.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "It's fair to think we can beat France", Spain coach De la Fuente confident ahead of blockbuster semifinal

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team's determination and commitment after La Roja booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, according to FIFA.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Luis Suarez meets Harry Kane, exchanges jerseys ahead of England's quarterfinal fixture vs Norway

Uruguay and Inter Miami STAR Luis Suarez shared a special moment with England captain Harry Kane, exchanging jerseys and posing for a picture during their meeting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: David Beckham visits England training camp ahead of quarterfinal clash against Norway

England football legend David Beckham joined the Three Lions squad at their training session in Miami, receiving a warm welcome from the team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "If anyone should be afraid, it should be them", Lamine Yamal sends warning ahead of Spain-France semifinal

Spain forward Lamine Yamal has sent a strong message ahead of La Roja's FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against France, saying his team has no fear of facing one of the tournament favourites.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Stars weren't aligned", Belgium coach Garcia reflects on Spain defeat in QF

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia said his team had nothing to be ashamed of despite their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal defeat against Spain, insisting the players could be proud of their campaign, according to The Athletic.... read..

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FIFA World Cup 2026: DFB confirms initial talks with Jurgen Klopp over Germany head coach role

Germany's Football Association (DFB) has confirmed it has held initial talks with Jurgen Klopp in New York and is optimistic about reaching an agreement for him to become the national team's next head coach.... read..

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