- 5d ago
Spain beats France 2-0 to book first World Cup final berth since 2010
Oyarzabal penalty and Porro finish sink disjointed France in Dallas; Deschamps questions referee while admitting inferiority.
- 5d ago
Spain and Britain dismantle Gibraltar border fence, ending 116 years of land controls and opening Schengen access
The metal barrier known as 'la verja,' in place since 1909, was lifted by crane at midnight on 15 July 2026, hours after Brussels and London signed a treaty aligning the British Overseas Territory with the Schengen zone six years post-Brexit.
- 5d ago
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- 6d ago
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- 6d ago
Up to 100,000 Norwegians salute World Cup squad in Oslo as Crown Prince leads Viking row on palace steps
Norway's footballers returned from their 2-1 extra-time World Cup quarter-final loss to England to a heroes' welcome in Oslo, with crowds of 90,000 to 100,000 packing the Royal Palace square and Karl Johans gate.
- 6d ago
Xabi Alonso demands hunger from Chelsea, says Liverpool timing blocked Anfield return, and confirms Enzo Fernandez stay
The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager faced the media at Stamford Bridge for the first time on Monday, addressing squad futures and his ambitions.
- 6d ago
EU court backs Spain's amnesty law as minister slams Supreme Court for failing to apply it fully
The EU Court of Justice validated Spain's amnesty law on 16 July, but the Supreme Court has yet to apply it to those convicted of embezzlement, drawing sharp criticism from the justice minister.
- 6d ago
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup exit with a $750 taxidermy raccoon, triggering viral frenzy and selling out the Texas store
After Norway's quarter-final loss to England, the striker landed in Oslo clutching a 'Whiskey Raccoon' from Wild Bill's Western Store. The $750 piece sold out within hours, and the artisan has since retired.
- Jul 13
Minute of silence before France v Spain World Cup semi-final to mark 10th anniversary of Nice attack
President Macron announced that a minute of silence will be observed before Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, honoring the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice truck attack on its 10th anniversary.
- Jul 11
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- Jul 11
Spain's super-sub Mikel Merino strikes in 88th minute to beat Belgium 2-1 and set up World Cup semi-final with France
Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner two minutes after coming off the bench as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in Inglewood, California, booking a World Cup semi-final against France in Dallas on Tuesday.
- Jul 10
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
- Jul 10
Teenager crushed to death by truck during celebrations of France's 2-0 World Cup win over Morocco
A 17-year-old girl was crushed to death after falling from a truck during celebrations in Aulnoye-Aymeries, northern France, following the national team's World Cup quarter-final victory.
- Jul 10
Mbappé and Dembélé fire France past Morocco into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé atoned for a first-half penalty miss with a stunning second-half goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston to book a third consecutive World Cup semifinal.
- Jul 10
Mbappé scores eighth World Cup goal as France beats Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinal
Kylian Mbappé's curling strike and Ousmane Dembélé's solo effort secured a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal at a sweltering Boston Stadium.
- Jul 10
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer and oldest woman to go into space, dies at 87
The trailblazing aviator who waited six decades to reach space died Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, at age 87.
- Jul 8
Dune: Part Three trailer reveals a darker Paul Atreides 17 years after his rise to power
Warner Bros. unveiled the first full trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three at a global Imax fan event, showing Timothée Chalamet's Emperor Paul Atreides grappling with conspiracy and moral decay.
- Jul 8
Portugal moves to appoint Jorge Jesus as new coach after World Cup elimination
FPF president Pedro Proença confirms profile for new coach is defined and expects to announce Jorge Jesus by Monday following Roberto Martínez's departure after round of 16 exit.
- Jul 7
Spain knocks out Portugal with 90th-minute Merino goal, ending Ronaldo's World Cup career; Balogun starts for USA amid FIFA controversy
A late strike by substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal in Dallas, while Cristiano Ronaldo's international tournament career likely ended. Hours later, the USA faced Belgium in Seattle with Folarin Balogun in the starting lineup after FIFA reversed his suspension following a call from President Trump.
- Jul 6
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan uses World Cup press conference to plead for Palestinian rights ahead of Argentina clash
Ahead of Egypt's last-16 match against Argentina, coach Hossam Hassan delivered an impassioned appeal for the Palestinian people, calling the situation in Gaza 'a shame for all of us' and urging the world to let them live.
