Jacob Allmendinger, 21, who used his life savings to take his grandfather to the World Cup, received £10,000 from an online crypto casino after his story went viral. The pair are now heading to Miami for England's quarter-final match.
Children at Castleway Primary School in Moreton, Wirral, watched the England match after spending the morning avoiding any mention of the result. Pupils who spoil the result will lose playtime for the rest of the week.
Bellingham railway station in south-east London will keep its temporary 'Jude' signage until Monday after England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored twice against Mexico. Thameslink renamed the station to support England, and the name will remain through the weekend ahead of the quarter-final against Norway.
French President Emmanuel Macron voiced support for Kylian Mbappé's stance against racism, emphasizing values of dignity, respect and fraternity.
Mauricio Pochettino says he is happy with the US national team but will wait for the federation's decision on his future before discussing a contract.
Paul Green, 68, has taken his homemade Wisbech flag to eight FIFA World Cups, including the 2026 tournament where he witnessed England beat Mexico. The flag has traveled about 50,000 miles over 44 years.
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal a red card issued to Jarell Quansah. The decision follows the incident during a recent match.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces backlash after US President Donald Trump claimed credit for overturning Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at the World Cup. Despite accusations of political interference, Infantino's re-election prospects appear secure.
The FA is considering appealing Jarell Quansah's red card from England's World Cup win over Mexico. The decision follows Fifa's controversial suspension of a ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump intervened, sparking criticism and potential appeals from other nations.
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup. Fifa suspended the ban for 12 months, sparking criticism from Uefa and Belgium. Balogun is now eligible to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium.
