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Lionel Messi's penalty misses at the 2026 World Cup raise questions about his spot-kick reliability. Despite his genius, his conversion rate lags behind top scorers, prompting debate over whether Argentina should consider alternative penalty takers.
As England faces Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, the match highlights a deep-rooted connection between Liverpool and Norway spanning over a millennium. From Viking settlements to the culinary origins of 'Scouse,' the bond is explored through history, migration, and modern football fandom.
Thibaut Courtois said he felt pain in his quadriceps but could stay in goal except for long kicks. The manager decided to substitute him, which Courtois accepted as the team comes first.
Spain defeated Belgium in Los Angeles to reach a World Cup semi-final against France. Analysts discuss Spain's resilience, Lamine Yamal's form, and England's upcoming quarter-final against Norway featuring Harry Kane vs Erling Haaland.
Lamine Yamal expressed joy after advancing to the semi-finals, noting he is often double-marked but that creates space for teammates, as seen in the first goal.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says France are as worried as Spain ahead of their match, recalling two consecutive wins over Les Bleus.
Lamine Yamal expressed his desire to win the World Cup, stating that victory would make everyone happy.
Spain have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, as confirmed by the tournament's official channels.
Former Swiss international Fabio Celestini discusses Switzerland's multicultural strength, their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, and the challenge of stopping Lionel Messi. He highlights the team's discipline, blend of cultures, and growing maturity.
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight game, sending Spain into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Belgium. The Arsenal midfielder's heroics have set up a clash with France, while teenage star Lamine Yamal has yet to make his mark.
A mistake by goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the 88th minute led to Belgium's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, likely ending the international careers of Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, and Axel Witsel. The loss marks the final chapter for Belgium's golden generation, which reached its peak with a third-place finish in 2018.
Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute to give Spain a 2-1 win over Belgium, sending them to the World Cup semi-finals against France. The substitute's late goal stunned Belgium and continued Spain's run in the tournament.
After France advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, fans expressed a preference for Norway's Erling Haaland over England captain Harry Kane, with some noting Kane's age.
Argentina's football association is investigating a possible cyber attack after emails from its official accounts criticized refereeing in the national team's 3-2 win against Egypt at the World Cup. The AFA said the emails were not authorized and may have been sent by hackers of Egyptian origin.
Jordan Pickford's former PE teacher Jim Welch says the England goalkeeper was 'determined' to become a footballer from a young age.
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi praised France's strength after a 2-0 World Cup quarter-final defeat, but insisted the Atlas Lions have a bright future. Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi echoed the sentiment, saying the match highlighted areas for improvement.
Belgium's World Cup campaign has defied expectations, reaching the quarter-finals after a stunning comeback against Senegal and a dominant win over the USA. While stars from the golden generation remain, younger players are taking on greater responsibility under manager Rudi Garcia.
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor once again, continuing his streak of standout performances.
Test your World Cup knowledge with our A-Z quiz. Can you name the best performing nation for each letter of the alphabet, using the country's name at the time of the tournament?
Kylian Mbappé stated that the current France team is not the strongest but has the most potential, adding that the best teams are those that win.
