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• When is the Fifa World Cup 2026 final?

  14-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final of the World Cup 2026 takes place on Sunday, 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium. France, two-time winners who last won the tournament in 2018, face 2010 champions Spain in the first of two epic semi-finals in Dallas on Tuesday evening. While France are the favourites, Spain have won their last two competitive encounters.Then, on Wednesday, England are looking to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years as they take on old rivals Argentina, the defending champions, in Atlanta.
  
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• 'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

  15-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as both a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), winning it a third time are over after their 2-0 defeat by Spain in Tuesday's first semi-final.Having danced their way through the tournament with a series of impressive attacking displays, France managed just 10 shots all match in Dallas, their
  
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• World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps slams referee after semifinal loss to Spain

  15-07-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After largely dominating the World Cup, France hit a wall in Tuesday's semifinal in a 2-0 loss to a Spain team that has allowed just a single goal in seven World Cup games.Spain's defense locked up French stars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé while getting a goal in each half to advance to Sunday's final. Spain's first goal arrived via a borderline penalty in which Lamine Yamal drew contact in the box from Lucas Digne while he didn't have possession of the ball.After the g
  
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• Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice ‘ready to start’ against Argentina after illness

  15-07-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is confident of Declan Rice‘s ability to start England’s World Cup semi-final after he trained on the eve of their last-four clash with Argentina in a huge fitness boost.England take on Lionel Messi and co in Atlanta on Wednesday seeking to seal a place in Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showpiece.The Three Lions secured their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 2-1 extra-time victory against Norway in Miami, where the unusually ineffective Rice was withdrawn at half-
  
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• Roma hold positive meeting with Summerville’s agents

  15-07-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma hold positive meeting with Summerville’s agentsGianluca Di Marzio brings fresh updates regarding Roma’s pursuit of Crysencio Summerville.The Dutch winger is one of the primary targets to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack.As reported by Di Marzio, Roma continues to work on Summerville. A meeting between the club and the player’s agents took place in the last few hours. The said meeting was reportedly a positive one.Now, it remains to be seen whether the team wi
  
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• Cristian Romero expected to leave Tottenham this summer

  15-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristian Romero expected to leave Tottenham this summerCristian Romero is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Spurs have prepared for the potential departure of the Argentine by signing Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi.Tottenham have offered Romero to Inter Milan during talks over Djed Spence, who the Nerazzurri are also interested in signing.Inter are keen on signing Romero, but could be priced out of the move. Spurs have placed a €50 mil
  
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• William Saliba dealt injury blow in France’s World Cup exit to spark Arsenal fears

  15-07-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba was dealt a gut-wrenching injury blow early into France’s World Cup semi-final clash with Spain, which they went on to lose as their title hopes came crashing down.The influential defender went down untouched on the ball and immediately looked dejected, with it quickly becoming apparent the Arsenal man would not be able to continue.Stretching out his leg, he was treated by France team doctors before being substituted, though he was able to walk off without help.Crystal Palac
  
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• World Cup injury tracker: Declan Rice latest, William Saliba blow and Jordan Henderson freak arm break

  15-07-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is down to its last four, 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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• World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

  15-07-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The half-time show for last year's Club World Cup final took place on a stage constructed in the top tier of the New York New Jersey Stadium [Getty Images]The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium.While sources within World Cup organisers Fifa suggest the break will be around 20 minutes,
  
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• France vs Spain player ratings: La Roja shut down Mbappe, Dembele, Olise in World Cup semifinal

  14-07-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain have conceded just one goal in seven games at the 2026 World Cup, and it was that same defense that carried them to a 2-0 victory over France in the semifinals on Tuesday.FRANCE 0-2 SPAIN — Recap, highlightsKylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki were all rendered as close to useless as players of their immense quality can be. Lamine Yamal helped to set up one of Spain's goals, but it was the colossal defensive performance that wil
  
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• 😂 Swagger gets punished! Social media roast France's exit

  14-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Swagger gets punished! Social media roast France's exitWith Rodri, Lamine Yamal & Co. putting on a real show, Spain beat France 2-0 this Tuesday (14) and qualified for the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Spaniards now wait to find out whether they will face England or Argentina in the tournament’s grand final next Sunday (19).With Brazil long since eliminated, all that was left was the banter on social media.Obviously, the targets were Mbappé ("dictator"), Olise (
  
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• 😂 Pride comes before a fall! Social media mock France exit

  14-07-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Pride comes before a fall! Social media mock France exitWith a true masterclass from Rodri, Lamine Yamal & Co., Spain beat France 2-0 this Tuesday (14) and qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The Spaniards now wait to find out whether they will face England or Argentina in the tournament’s grand final next Sunday (19).With Brazil eliminated (a long time ago), all that was left was the banter on social media.Obviously, the targets were Mbappé ("dictator"), Olise
  
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• Red Star Belgrade tie 'free hit' for Larne - Haveron

  14-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larne boss Gary Haveron said their Champions League second qualifying round tie against Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade will be a "free hit" for his side.The Inver Reds progressed to the second qualifying round for the first time courtesy of a 3-1 aggregate win over San Marino side Tre Fiori.Haveron's side came from behind to win the second leg 2-1 at Inver Park and they will now welcome Red Star, who played in the league phase of the Champions League as recently as the 2024-25 campaign, to Lar
  
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• How an unlikely Spain source stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth

  14-07-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So, in a state with a history of Spanish conquest, history could be repeating itself for Spain. As in Euro 2024, they beat France in a semi-final. As in 2010, they could follow victory in the European Championships by doing the double, by adding a World Cup. Deep in the heart of Texas, Luis de la Fuente’s side took a sizeable step towards greatness.Didier Deschamps had pronounced them as the favourites to win the World Cup. It turns out that was not just kidology. As the France manager&rsq
  
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• Celtic Eye £2.5m Surprise Winger: Why It Makes Sense As Low-Risk Punt?

  14-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye £2.5m Surprise Winger: Why It Makes Sense As Low-Risk Punt?Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has dropped a rather unexpected name into the Parkhead transfer mix. Celtic are reportedly monitoring FC Utrecht left winger Adrian Blake, a player whose contract situation in the Netherlands has suddenly put several clubs on high alert. The London-born attacker turns 21 tomorrow. With only 12 months left on his current deal at Galgenwaard, Utrecht have slapped a £2.5 million pric
  
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• Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups

  14-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United were stunned at Montrose, while Falkirk also suffered defeat to lower-league opposition [SNS]Dundee United's hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were stunned by third-tier Montrose.Jim Goodwin's top-flight side, who needed a stoppage-time penalty to beat Stirling Albion on Saturday, were undone by a first-half goal from Graham Webster at Links Park.Fellow Premiership club Falkirk were also on the receiving end of a shock resul
  
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• Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip

  14-07-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, as part of a deal for Atletico Madrid's Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26. (Talksport)Barcelona will resume their pursuit of Alvarez after the World Cup and could also include on
  
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• Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings

  14-07-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain will appear in their second World Cup final after ending France's dreams in Dallas [Getty Images]Spain dominated France in Dallas to win 2-0 and reach their first World Cup final since 2010, and will face either England or Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday.BBC Sport's Neil Johnston assesses how the players performed on Tuesday - and you can see how readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.France starting XIMike Maignan: Guessed the right way for Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty but beaten
  
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• Larne come from behind to beat nine-man Tre Fiori

  14-07-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueLarne (3) 2 - 1 (1) Tre Fiori FTLarne booked their place in the second qualifying round of the Champions League for the first time courtesy to a 2-1 win over nine-man Tre Fiori at Inver Park.Pietro Mengucci gave the visitors a shock lead early on, before goals from Matt Ridley and Dan Bent either side of the break turned the game on it's head.Both Simone Rea and Tommaso Bernardi were sent off by referee Sigurd Kringstad for two yellow cards in quick succession in the second
  
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• World Cup: France 0-2 Spain, Serie A players crash out at semi final hurdle

  14-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup: France 0-2 Spain, Serie A players crash out at semi final hurdleSpain have knocked favourites France out of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory, as Milan’s Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot and Roma midfielder Manu Koné miss out on the Final.The Spaniards go on to face either England or Argentina in the Final on July 19 in New Jersey, while France will fight for the bronze medal on July 18.Les Bleus had won every game so far in the tournament, but made two changes from the si
  
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• Liverpool to lose millions after major news emerges from Anfield

  14-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to lose millions after major news emerges from AnfieldLiverpool have already been through a lot of change this summer. They've replaced their manager and have already signed a new attacker in Victor Munoz.And, while these changes are certainly positive, the last thing that the Reds will want to do is go through another transitional season after the one that they endured during the 2025-26 campaign.But, in order for the Anfield outfit to get on a level playing field with their title riv
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as lacklustre France bow out to Spain in the semi-finals

  14-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as lacklustre France bow out to Spain in the semi-finalsFrance faced Spain in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Dallas as they attempted to reach a third successive final in the competition. However, it wasn’t meant to be for Les Bleus as goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro saw the Spaniards qualify for their first final since they won the tournament in 2010. Digne’s struggles against YamalFrance have been praised throughout the to
  
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• Everton Now Linked With £17m Wing-Back: Does David Moyes Need Him?

  14-07-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Now Linked With £17m Wing-Back: Does David Moyes Need Him?Everton have stepped up their pursuit of Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy. Representatives and intermediaries connected to the Italian side are already locked in fresh talks. Genoa look ready to sell the 22-year-old this summer if someone meets their valuation. They want around €20 million, which pans out at roughly £17 million.Everton eye Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy this summerIt is a price tag that
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | France 0-2 Spain: Les Bleus crash out of World Cup in Dallas

  14-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | France 0-2 Spain: Les Bleus crash out of World Cup in DallasFrance were knocked out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage, as a dominant Spain prevented Les Bleus’ attack from making any kind of impact. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Perro scored the goals for La Roja.The matchOn the eve of Les Bleus’ third consecutive World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps was sticking to the same line he had given the media since the start of the tournament: Spain are the tournament
  
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• Who are the BBC commentators and pundits for England vs Argentina?

  14-07-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England face off against Argentina in a seismic World Cup semi-final tonight as they look to seal their place in a showpiece finale against Spain.The BBC have snatched the presenting honours after only showing one of the three quarter-final ties, and are bracing for record viewing figures as a result.The broadcaster has been criticised for keeping their coverage in Salford this tournament, with their MediaCity studio paling in comparison to ITV’s lavish Brooklyn setup, but the BBC has bit
  
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• Hibs sign 'promising' Mayor from Milwall

  14-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hibernian have signed wing-back Adam Mayor from English Championship side Milwall. The 21-year-old, who began his youth career with Tranmere Rovers and Preston North End, becomes David Gray's fifth signing of the summer window.Mayor joined Milwall in January 2024 before loan spells as English League Two sides Bromley and, most recently, Cambridge United. "We're delighted to bring another exciting young player into the building and welcome Adam to Hibernian," head coach David Gray t
  
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• A prince and his court spoil Mbappe's coronation, as Yamal and Spain one win from reaching new echelon

  14-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ARLINGTON, TEXAS — It was supposed to be the last step before a coronation for a French king, but Spain's collective had other ideas.France's dreams of a third-straight World Cup and a second title in nine years are done, death by a thousand cuts — or passes — and Kylian Mbappe will not be inspiring international GOAT debates for at least a bit longer.MORE — France vs Spain live updates, reaction, video highlightsThat's how quickly a tournament can change storylines. Fran
  
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• 📹 To chants of olé, Spain beat France and reach a final after 16 years

  14-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 To chants of olé, Spain beat France and reach a final after 16 yearsOn Tuesday (14), Spain beat France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas (USA) and qualified for the grand final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The semifinal featuring the two highest-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings came with huge expectations.For such a special "ceremony," Bruce Buffer — the UFC's "voice" — announced the entrances of France and Spain onto the pitch! ⚽ The matchOnce the ball sta
  
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• 📹 Spain see off France with olés, reach Cup final after 16 years

  14-07-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Spain see off France with olés, reach Cup final after 16 yearsOn Tuesday (14), Spain beat France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, USA, and qualified for the grand final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The semifinal featuring the two highest-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings came with huge expectations.For such a special "ceremony," Bruce Buffer — the UFC's "voice" — announced the entrances of France and Spain onto the pitch! ⚽ The matchOnce the ball got rolli
  
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• Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille

  14-07-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason Greenwood scored 37 goals in 66 Ligue 1 games [Getty Images]Fenerbahce have signed English forward Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.The Turkish club state the transfer fee is 39m euros (£33.27m) but did previously advise it would be a total fee of 45m euros (£38.36m).Greenwood finished joint-second behind Rennes' Esteban Lepaul in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 golden boot standings with 16.Fenerbahce's presidential candidates Aziz Yildirim, who was elected, and Haka
  
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