Bellingham's brace sends England into the World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals.
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Quansah handed two‑game World Cup suspension
England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two World Cup matches.
Bieber to headline World Cup 2026 halftime with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the 11-minute, Super Bowl-style World Cup 2026 halftime show in New York on July 19, with additional performances by Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street; the curated set, raising funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aims to reach $100 million for children’s education, and Bieber’s appearance follows his return to the stage at Coachella.
Manzambi sidelined with injury as Switzerland face Colombia in World Cup
Switzerland forward Johan Manzambi is out with an injury ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Colombia.
World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape as USA Falls to Belgium
FIFA World Cup coverage updates the schedule, results, and standings as the knockout rounds approach. The post lists Round of 16 matchups and a complete roll of recent results, noting the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium that ends its run, while Argentina, Spain and other teams advance, with daily scores and the knockout schedule through July 19.
Haddish nails Trump’s FIFA meddling in World Cup joke
Tiffany Haddish, guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivered a joke that Donald Trump personally called FIFA to reinstate a suspended World Cup player, quipping that it’s the first time he’s defended a Black person.
Merino's stoppage-time strike sends Spain to quarters, ends Ronaldo's World Cup run
Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner to lift Spain over Portugal, sending Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and bringing Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career to a close.
Mbappé’s late edge: France squeaks past Paraguay in a tense World Cup test
Kylian Mbappé converted a decisive penalty to lift France to a 1-0 win over Paraguay in a heated World Cup clash in Philadelphia, as Paraguay’s rugged defense kept Les Bleus at bay and ignited late tensions; the result sends France into the semifinals against Morocco, though the performance left some observers concerned about their form.
Mexico fans serenade England with horns to disrupt sleep at World Cup hotel
Mexican supporters reportedly honked horns outside England's hotel to disrupt the players' sleep ahead of a World Cup clash, underscoring the fervent, high-energy atmosphere surrounding the tournament.
Smart Ball, Big Moment: How Tech Shaped a World Cup Instant
A next-gen World Cup ball with sensors and data-tracking played a pivotal role in one of the tournament’s most dramatic moments, highlighting how innovations in ball design and performance analytics are influencing on-field events.
Balogun Out vs Belgium as USMNT Eyes Knockout Progress
Balogun will miss the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium after a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with no appeal for a longer ban; the USMNT will rely on Ricardo Pepi or Haji Wright to lead the attack, potentially using a dual-striker setup or a false-nine if needed, and Balogun could return for a possible quarterfinal if the USA advances.
Country Roads: the unlikely soundtrack powering the U.S. World Cup run
The piece explains how John Denver’s Country Roads has become the US men’s national team’s World Cup anthem, highlighting moments when the song energized players and fans and underscoring the tune’s West Virginia roots as a unifying symbol during the tournament.
Colin Farrell’s Live-TV Slip: Swears at FIFA World Cup Segment Before Realizing It Was Live
Colin Farrell let loose with profanity during a FIFA World Cup After Hours segment with James Corden, only to realize the show was airing live; host Corden explained the moment (and showed the wax Pelé statue) as Farrell laughed at himself and quipped that he would’ve liked to know it was live.
Colin Farrell Unknowingly Goes Live, Drops F-Bombs on TV
Colin Farrell swore heavily on Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup coverage during After Hours with James Corden, not realizing the segment was live. He realized mid-swearing and apologized, with host James Corden confirming the broadcast was live. The moment circulated online with the bleeps intact, and Farrell quipped about the show’s name while reflecting on the slip.
Colin Farrell Goes Off-Script, Realizes He Was Live on TV
Colin Farrell dropped several expletives while watching the FIFA World Cup on FOX's After Hours with James Corden, unaware the segment was broadcast live; host James Corden later reveals it was live and points to a Pelé wax statue in the corner as the source of the chaos, with Farrell quipping that he would’ve liked to have known it was live.