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The World Cup in 2026 has sent out a red flag to all large federations of Europe and South America. Shutterstock

FIFA World Cup 2026: The biggest upsets, disappointments

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Mbappe poses with his golden boot trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe and Messi headline a star studded Golden Boot race as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stage. (Xinhua)

Golden Boot race goes down to the wire as Messi and Mbappé battle for World Cup scoring crown

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Lionel Messi (top) of Argentina celebrates victory after the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua)

Lautaro's late winner sinks England and sends Messi-inspired Argentina into World Cup final

Thursday, July 16, 2026
A clash of generations: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham prepare to lead Argentina and England into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with a place in the final at stake.

Messi vs Bellingham: A World Cup semi-final between two footballing generations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jude Bellingham, the 23-year-old has been England's heartbeat. Courtesy

Bellingham has silenced the doubters in the best way possible

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Didier Deschamps (C), head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua)

Deschamps says Spain are World Cup favourites

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Lamine Yamal (2nd R) of Spain vies with Kylian Mbappé (C) of France during the UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinal match between Spain and France. The two superstars meet today in the World Cup Semi final. (Xinhua)

Spain's new generation faces ultimate test against France's complete team

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
France will face Spain on Tuesday in Dallas, while defending champions Argentina, ranked second, meet fourth-ranked England on Wednesday in Atlanta.

History as FIFA's top four ranked nations meet in World Cup semis

Monday, July 13, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands before the match. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino

Monday, July 13, 2026
England's Harry Kane (R) and Jude Bellingham celebrate after the quarterfinal against Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Miami Stadium, the United States, July 11, 2026. (Xinhua)

England and Argentina prevail in extra time to book semi-final clash

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Adams featured in all three group games for South Africa at the World Cup. GETTY IMAGES

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Why Rwanda’s World Cup dream needs free pitches, not just hope

Saturday, July 11, 2026