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Spain's record World Cup 2026 triumph reshapes the soccer landscape
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, reclaiming No. 1 in FIFA rankings in a record-breaking edition; Mbappe topped the scoring with 10 goals, Haaland elevated his global profile, and Vozinha became a Cape Verde breakout story, while Ronaldo and Portugal faltered and Gianni Infantino faced mixed scrutiny as big-name coaches underperformed and Spain’s coaching philosophy shone, with Norway and Switzerland rising as the tournament highlighted a changing soccer landscape.
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Keane, Wright and Neville shrug off Alf-Inge Haaland’s ‘robbed’ claim after England-Norway WC clash
England’s World Cup quarterfinal win over Norway sparked off-the-field exchanges after Alf-Inge Haaland accused the referee of saving England; Keane, Wright and Neville dismissed the claims, with Wright calling it sour grapes, Keane noting 50-50 calls and joking about Alf-Inge’s drinking, and Neville contrasting this with England’s performance while Wright blamed Norway’s mistakes rather than officiating.
Konate: France won’t fear Spain or fall into Yamal’s trap in World Cup semi
Ibrahima Konate dismissed Lamine Yamal’s claims that France should be afraid of Spain, insisting Les Bleus won’t fear anyone and will stay humble, focusing on the collective strength of the team rather than one player as they prepare for the World Cup semi-final, with Konate highlighting Spain’s depth as the real threat and reflecting on Euro 2024 and his Real Madrid move.
Messi's Argentina set for Switzerland quarterfinal in Kansas City
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi (the Golden Boot leader with eight goals), meets Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City after Argentina survived Egypt and Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties; Argentina’s XI is unchanged from the Egypt game, kickoff is 9 p.m. ET, and Fox (with Fubo/FOX app for streaming) has the broadcast.
Kane vs Haalandheadline World Cup quarterfinal showdown with England chasing the moneyline
England and Norway head into a World Cup quarterfinal clash starring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. England advanced by beating Mexico 3-2, while Norway—led by Haaland—reached the quarters after knocking off Brazil and Ivory Coast; Haaland is in top form and Kane remains a central goal threat as England look to win on the 90-minute moneyline despite Norway’s feel‑good run.
Norway vs England World Cup Quarter-Final: TV Channels, Streams & Kick-Off
Norway, led by Erling Haaland, meet England in the World Cup quarter-final in Miami on July 11 with a 5:00 PM local kick-off. In the U.S., fans can watch on FOX and Telemundo or stream via Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV and Peacock, with VPN tips provided for abroad access. England face a potential selection puzzle as Declan Rice’s illness casts doubt on his availability and Jarell Quansah misses through suspension, while Norway rely on depth beyond Haaland as they chase a historic upset.
Egypt’s Salah & Pharaohs Salute Fans After Heartbreaking Argentina Exit
Egypt’s World Cup campaign ended in Atlanta as Argentina staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback from a 2-0 deficit, with Mohamed Salah and his Egypt teammates later applauding hundreds of fans at their team hotel. The defeat was punctuated by late VAR decisions that drew criticism from Egypt’s coach, as Messi’s leveller and Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time winner sealed the result.
Ibrahimovic warns Argentina: Messi can’t do it alone as Inter Miami star shines
Zlatan Ibrahimovic tells Argentina that Lionel Messi can’t carry the team alone despite his world-class World Cup form, urging Messi’s teammates to step up as the Inter Miami megastar stars in a comeback win over Egypt; Thierry Henry also hails Messi, who currently leads the Golden Boot race, with Argentina eyeing a Swiss quarter-final.
Rice Unfazed as England Brace for Altitude Test Against Mexico in World Cup Knockout
England midfielder Declan Rice says the squad will treat the round-of-16 clash at the altitude-heavy Estadio Azteca as an away game and stay unfazed by the venue, while Stan Collymore has criticized FIFA’s hosting allocations. The Azteca, situated 2,241m above sea level, poses real physical demands, and Mexico’s impressive home record (just two defeats in 89 competitive matches there) is highlighted as a potential challenge as England aim to progress in the World Cup knockout stage.
Vozinha earns Messi's praise after Cape Verde's heroic World Cup showing against Argentina
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a sensational display with 18 saves across four matches, helping his side push defending champions Argentina to extra time before a 3-0 defeat. After the game, Messi hugged Vozinha and praised him, saying his people should be proud, and Vozinha joked about a shirt swap, cementing his breakout World Cup moment and skyrocketing his fame.
Brazil Favored in World Cup Round of 16 Clash With Norway
SportsLine’s Jon Eimer predicts Brazil will advance from the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 against Norway, with Brazil at -130 to win the 90 minutes and -280 to advance, Norway at +370 to win in 90 and +220 to advance, and a 2.5-goal over/under. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, NJ. Eimer leans to the Over 2.5 and highlights Haaland (and Odegaard) as key threats, noting three plus-money bets on SportsLine; full picks are available there.