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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
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
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Why Rwanda’s World Cup dream needs free pitches, not just hope

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Erling Haaland (4th L) of Norway celebrates scoring with teammates. Haaland has carried Norway's attack with the same ruthless efficiency that has made him one of world football's most feared strikers. (Xinhua photo)

Norway's fairytale continues–Can they shock England too?

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Charles De Ketelaere (L) of Belgium celebrates victory after their round of 16 win against the USA. Belgium continue to search for a major international trophy that has eluded one of their most talented generations.

Possession vs Precision: Spain and Belgium set for tactical chess match

Friday, July 10, 2026
Morocco is awaiting the results of a scan on leading striker Ismael Saibari (pictured) after he suffered a muscle injury that could rule him out of Thursday's World Cup quarterfinal against France. (Xinhua photo)

Morocco is carrying Africa's World Cup dream again

Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Has the Messi-Ronaldo debate finally been settled?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
French Captain, Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made in connection with Paraguay’s defeat at the World Cup by France. (Xinhua photo)

Silence is not an option: Why Mbappé was right to speak out

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat Egypt

Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland celebrates his goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. Switzerland’s victory marks their first appearance in a World Cup quarter final since the 1954 tournament (Xinhua)

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland is seen during their Group I match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland scored twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter finals. (Xinhua photo)

Haaland double kicks Brazil out of the World Cup and sends Norway into the quarterfinals

Monday, July 06, 2026
Morocco players lift up the brace scorer after qualifying for his historic run to the semi-finals at Qatar 2022 transformed perceptions of African football. Photo Courtesy

Morocco and Egypt carry Africa’s World Cup 2026 dream

Sunday, July 05, 2026