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• 🏆Bombshell: the 2030 World Cup final could be played in Morocco

  09-07-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆Bombshell: the 2030 World Cup final could be played in MoroccoThe Moroccan Football Federation has launched an aggressive strategy that puts Spain’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup final at risk. From Rabat, they claim to have secured 22 of the 37 votes on the FIFA Council to bring the deciding match to Casablanca.Key geopolitical alliancesThe African offensive, led by Fouzi Lekjaa, has gathered major international backing thanks to three strategic pillars. On the one hand, Donald
  
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• Cup on social media: Neymar's revenge, paddle home, Haaland and Bellingham

  12-07-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cup on social media: Neymar's revenge, paddle home, Haaland and BellinghamEngland struggled, but secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Norway 2-1 in comeback fashion, in extra time, this Saturday (11).Besides the drama until the very end, which has been a hallmark of this edition of the tournament, the match delivered entertainment.Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland, who gained international attention with his "duel" with Neymar at the end of the game that eliminated B
  
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• 🚨Breaking: FIFA dismisses controversy over Bellingham goal

  12-07-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: FIFA dismisses controversy over Bellingham goalThe England-Norway match sparked a major debate, and FIFA has already stepped in to deny any “foul play” in the result of the game. 
  The controversy arose over Bellingham’s first goal, the equalizer against Norway, which reportedly should not have stood because before the Real Madrid player scored, the ball hit the spidercam cables. That action was reportedly pointed out to the referee by Haaland and hi
  
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• Argentina face Switzerland as England await in semi-finals

  12-07-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi starts for Argentina in Kansas CityWinner will face England in last four on Wednesday (20:00 BST) live on BBCLionel Messi on eight goals and level in Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe Argentina face Switzerland as England await in semi-finals
  
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• Thomas Tuchel rages at interviewer and claims England were ‘lucky’ to beat Norway

  12-07-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel appeared to lose his cool at ITV interviewer Gabriel Clarke as the England manager branded his side as “lucky” in their extra-time World Cup win over Norway.England eked out a 2-1 victory to seal their place in the semi-finals with Jude Bellingham scoring both, first cancelling out Andreas Schjelderup’s opener on the brink of half-time before pouncing on a rebound three minutes into extra time to net the winner.It was an agonising watch for England at times, who w
  
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• Who else? How Bellingham became indispensable again

  12-07-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Jude Bellingham Show.A World Cup body of work that, even by the Real Madrid midfielder's lofty standards, has been as mesmerising as we've seen in an England shirt in recent major tournaments.It seems ludicrous now to think there was even a debate as to whether Bellingham would be in England's World Cup team at all.Bellingham has emerged as one of the stars of England's run to the World Cup semi-finals - and has arguably been one of the best players of the tournament.Six goals,
  
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• 🎥 What a goosebump moment: England fans belt out Wonderwall again

  12-07-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 What a goosebump moment: England fans belt out Wonderwall againBy now, it has become a tradition: after every World Cup match, the England national team gathers in front of its stand and belts out the Oasis classic "Wonderwall" together with the fans.After the nerve-racking 2-1 win over Norway, however, the Three Lions and their supporters took it up another level and reached a volume few would have thought possible. It was clear to everyone involved what kind of emotions the prev
  
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• Jude Bellingham brings clarity to down Norway and carry England into World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham, somehow, keeps going to new levels. And it is almost by force of his will alone that a stumbling England reach just their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final.The greatest stage in the game is now within reach, and Bellingham looks more than ready for it.It was another double from the No. 10, only escalating his excellence from Mexico that secures a 2-1 comeback against Norway. That takes him to six goals and right up there with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, but such trivia is mer
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reaction: Unhappy with England vs Norway, but loves 'pure mentality — bottle it up and sell it'

  12-07-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel is happy with the Three Lions reaching the World Cup semifinal, and thrilled with their bravery, but feels the team performing below standard.Norway took an early lead and Jude Bellingham's fantastic tournament saw him lead England back with a pair of goals in a 2-1 extra time win.MORE — Norway vs England recap, video highlights"We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today," Tuchel said on FOX after the game. "The result is fantastic, we're in the las
  
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• Jude Bellingham Gets 9.5/10 | England Players Rated Vs Norway As They March Into The Semi-Final Of The FIFA World Cup 2026

  12-07-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham Gets 9.5/10 | England Players Rated Vs Norway As They March Into The Semi-Final Of The FIFA World Cup 2026Unadulterated drama. That is the only way to describe the absolute circus in Florida as England dragged themselves into the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. It took extra time, a massive slice of luck, and a healthy dose of individual genius to see off a bloody-minded Norway side 2-1.Bellingham brilliance spares Three Lions in Miami heatAndreas Schjelderup gave the underdogs
  
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• Norway vs England player ratings: Bellingham shines but Madueke struggles as Three Lions reach World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have booked a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026 after a narrow 2-1 win over Norway in Miami. The Three Lions quickly gained control at a sweltering Miami Stadium but they found themselves behind in the 36th minute, with Andreas Schjelderup giving Norway the lead with a half-cross, half-shot that bounced in off the far post. England toiled in attack as half-time loomed but they got a moment of magic when they needed it, with Jude Bellingham receiving a pass on the outside of
  
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• Hey Jude - Bellingham's return to England indispensability

  12-07-2026 02:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Jude Bellingham Show.A World Cup body of work that, even by the Real Madrid midfielder's lofty standards, has been as mesmerising as we've seen in an England shirt in recent major tournaments.It seems ludicrous now to think there was even a debate as to whether Bellingham would be in England's World Cup team at all.Bellingham has emerged as one of the stars of England's run to the World Cup semi-finals - and has arguably been one of the best players of the tournament.Six goals,
  
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• When do England play next at World Cup after quarter-final win over Norway?

  12-07-2026 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England beat Norway at the World Cup 2026 thanks to another inspired performance from Jude Bellingham earned a 2-1 win after extra-time in Miami.Thomas Tuchel's side needed a come-from-behind win after Andreas Schjelderup’s opener. But Jude Bellingham struck a controversial equaliser before half-time and the tie needed extra-time with the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes. Norway v England LIVE: World Cup quarter-final result and reactionBellingham then followed up a shot early into extr
  
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• England 2-1 Norway: Jude Bellingham brace sends Three Lions into World Cup semi-finals

  12-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 2-1 Norway: Jude Bellingham brace sends Three Lions into World Cup semi-finalsEngland dug deep to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday evening.Norway broke the deadlock in the 36th minute as Andreas Schjelderup’s attempted cross caught Jordan Pickford off guard and dropped into the top corner.Moments later, Alexander Sorloth blazed over and Martin Odegaard stung Pickford’s palms with a powerful ef
  
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• 'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings

  12-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Miami on Saturday - and you can have your say at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: Made history as he became the most-capped player for England in World Cups. But Pickford was caught out by Andreas Schjelderup's cross for the Norway opener. An uncertain performance from the
  
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• BBC to show England's World Cup semi-final

  12-07-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England beat Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals [Getty Images]England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The Three Lions progressed by beating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.Their last-four tie will be played at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July (20:00 BST).European champions Spain will face 2022 runners-up France in the other semi-final.That match - in Dallas on Tuesday, 14 July (20:00) - will be
  
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• World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham's heroics continue as England advances to semis with 2-1 win over Norway

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham continued his monster World Cup for England as his second goal in Saturday's quarterfinal over Norway was the difference in a 2-1 win.The teams could not decide a winner after 90 minutes. Extra time was needed and three minutes in Bellingham pounced on a rebound created off a Morgan Rogers' shot to put the Three Lions ahead.JUDE BELLINGHAM BAGS A BRACE AND ENGLAND LEADS IN EXTRA TIME 😱 pic.twitter.com/Nus0GVYqd1— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 11, 2026Three of Belling
  
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• World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham's heroics continue as England advance to semifinals with 2-1 win over Norway

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham continued his monster World Cup for England as his second goal in Saturday's quarterfinal over Norway was the difference during a 2-1 win.The teams could not decide a winner after 90 minutes. Extra time was needed and three minutes in Bellingham pounced on a rebound created off a Morgan Rogers' shot to put the Three Lions ahead.JUDE BELLINGHAM BAGS A BRACE AND ENGLAND LEADS IN EXTRA TIME 😱 pic.twitter.com/Nus0GVYqd1— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 11, 2026Three of Bel
  
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• Jude Bellingham has dragged England to the World Cup semifinals

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI — Jude Bellingham stood in the stifling humidity of Miami with his arms stretched aloft as his second goal put England 2-1 up against Norway in extra time on Saturday. If anyone was going to be England's savior it was going to be Bellingham. Again. For the fourth time in six games at this World Cup he was the difference for England as they edged past Norway to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals. In the lead up to this World Cup Thomas Tuchel challenged Bellingham publicly on several
  
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• Is Erling Haaland injured? Norway star bizarrely replaced vs England in World Cup quarter-final

  12-07-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viewers were left stunned by Norway manager Stale Solbakken’s decision to substitute star striker Erling Haaland in extra time of their World Cup quarter-final with England, sparking injury fears.Haaland has been at the heart of Norway’s impressive run at their first World Cup since 1998, scoring seven goals - including two in their sublime last-16 win over Brazil - to take the Scandinavian side to the last-eight.Follow England vs Norway LIVE! But with Norway needing his goalscoring
  
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• 📹 It could still come home! England knock out Norway, reach semis

  12-07-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 It could still come home! England knock out Norway, reach semisOn Saturday (11), England needed extra time to come from behind and beat Norway 2-1, securing a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the fourth time the "English Team" has finished among the top four in the world. Previously, in 1966 (champion), 1990 (3rd place), and 2018 (4th place).The quarterfinal match in Miami (USA) began with the English dominating possession.However, the "Vikings" opened the sco
  
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• 📹 It can still come home! England knock out Norway, into semis

  12-07-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 It can still come home! England knock out Norway, into semisThis Saturday (11), England needed extra time to come from behind and beat Norway 2-1, securing a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This is the fourth time the "English Team" has finished among the top four in the world. Previously, in 1966 (champions), 1990 (3rd place), and 2018 (4th place).Highlights coming up shortlyThe quarterfinal match in Miami (USA) began with the English dominating possession.However,
  
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• Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash

  12-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash Reigning champions Argentina are set to take on Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals this evening. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Kansas City, the two coaches have named their starting lineups. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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• 📋 Argentina named to face Switzerland and try to reach the semis

  12-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Argentina named to face Switzerland and try to reach the semisArgentina return to the pitch this Saturday (11) at 10pm (Brasília time), when they face Switzerland in Kansas City (USA) in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The winner will face Norway or England in the semi-final on Wednesday (15) at 4pm (Brasília time).On the other side of the bracket, France and Spain meet on Tuesday (14) at 4pm (Brasília time), battling for a place in the World Cup fina
  
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• 🚨 Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash

  12-07-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Argentina and Switzerland name starting XIs for quarter-final clash Reigning champions Argentina are set to take on Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals this evening. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Kansas City, the two coaches have named their starting lineups. What do you make of the teams? 
  
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• 📸 Club World Cup: huge controversy, was the first English goal invalid?

  12-07-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Club World Cup: huge controversy, was the first English goal invalid?This is going to cause a stir!It’s an image that escaped everyone’s notice, except the Norwegians and the FOX cameras.With Norway leading 1-0, Jude Bellingham popped up to bring the Three Lions back into the game.Except according to FOX’s footage, that goal should have been ruled out. On the Norwegian goalkeeper’s clearance that led to England’s goal, the ball appears to have hit the stad
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Kylian Mbappe latest, Jordan Henderson freak arm break and more

  12-07-2026 01:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its last eight, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will be his final World Cup, before Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway.However, many nations are still
  
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• Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions

  12-07-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina. He should have received a ban for two games.However, Fifa's disciplinary committee waived a ban - a decision that prompted widespread condemnation, particularly when it emerged US President Donald Trump and White House offic
  
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• Norway furious after Jude Bellingham’s England goal not ruled out as ball appears to hit cable

  12-07-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham scored another superb goal for England in the World Cup 2026. against Norway in the quarter-finals, but controversy surrounded the build-up. That’s because Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland's goal kick appeared to touch a cable above the Miami Stadium. The ball was then dropped into the path of Elliot Anderson, who exchanged a pass with Anthony Gordon, with the ball then fizzed into Bellingham, who dribbled into the penalty area and finished strongly. England v Norway LIVE: Wo
  
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• 📸 Shocking VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stood

  12-07-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Shocking VAR blunder! Why England's goal should not have stoodNorway can’t believe it. The English benefited from a major mistake by the officials. Jude Bellingham’s equalizer, as beautiful as it was, should not have counted under a correct interpretation of the rules. What happened? After a goal kick by Norway keeper Örjan Nyland, the ball touched a wire of the Skycam. Neither the referees on the field nor the VAR noticed it. Erling Haaland and a few ot
  
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