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Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe's goal made up for an earlier penalty miss.
England defender Marc Guehi is a doubt for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring strain. Declan Rice has also missed training due to illness, while Reece James has returned to full training.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty was saved by Morocco's goalkeeper Bono after a delay of over three minutes during their World Cup quarterfinal in Boston.
Pau Gasol discusses Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium in Los Angeles, reflecting on his NBA legacy, Spanish sporting pride, and the tournament's unifying power.
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for serious foul play during a 3-2 win over Mexico. He will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but could return for the final if England advance.
Argentina continue their World Cup title defense against a resilient Switzerland side aiming for a first semi-final. The match in Kansas City pits Lionel Messi's record-breaking form against a Swiss team that has already achieved its best-ever tournament run.
Norway face England in a historic World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Erling Haaland leads Norway's charge with seven goals, while England aim to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time. The match features numerous Premier League connections.
Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will go head-to-head when England face Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday. Both players have been instrumental for their nations, with Odegaard providing three assists and Rice completing 91% of his passes.
The FA has formally complained to FIFA that VAR protocol was not followed during Jarell Quansah's red card review, claiming the referee viewed a still image before real-time footage. FIFA rejected the mitigation request, upholding a two-game ban that could sideline Quansah from a potential World Cup semi-final.
Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the US World Cup loss to Belgium. The 27-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute. US Soccer and AC Milan will collaborate on his recovery; he is expected to be sidelined for weeks but not months.
Norwegian national team jerseys have sold out across Europe ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal against England. The Norwegian Football Association says demand has far exceeded forecasts, with around 250,000 kits ordered this year compared to 50,000 last year. Fans have queued overnight and resorted to resale sites where prices have surged.
England defender Djed Spence has added a new first to his World Cup experience: a dive into the hotel pool. The moment was captured and shared, showcasing a lighter side of the tournament.
Morocco head coach confirmed Ismael Saibari will miss the upcoming game against France due to lack of readiness, hoping he will be available for the next match.
Alan Shearer says England's win over Mexico has changed his mind about their World Cup chances. He believes the team's togetherness, adaptability, and depth make them capable of going all the way.
In the latest episode of BBC's Football Daily, John Murray, Ian Dennis, and Ali Bruce-Ball discuss the World Cup quarter-finals, including England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca and Argentina's match against Cape Verde. Special guest engineer Rob reveals behind-the-scenes stadium operations.
Analysis of BBC iPlayer viewing figures shows London as the World Cup viewing capital, with 13 of the top 14 postcode areas. Outside London, Manchester leads, while matches involving home nations reveal stark regional divides. Club loyalties also influence viewership.
Morocco's investment in football, backed by King Mohammed VI, has transformed the national team into a World Cup semi-finalist. With a focus on diaspora talent and top-tier facilities, the country aims to become a global football powerhouse ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina says 'nobody can question the integrity' of World Cup match officials after Egypt filed a complaint over officiating in their 3-2 loss to Argentina. Collina backed the VAR decisions that overturned an Egypt goal and allowed Argentina's winner.
The 2026 World Cup has set records for goals per game, late winners, and attendance. With 280 goals in 96 matches, an average of 2.92 per game, and eight goalless draws, the tournament has delivered drama and competitive balance. The Golden Boot race features four stars with six or more goals.
Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport's daily 'Who Am I?' game. Guess the mystery World Cup star using as few clues as possible to score points. New player every day.
