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World Cup Final Halftime to Last More than 15 Minutes

Sports English football supporters react after Argentina defeated England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals match, in Sydney, Australia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

World Cup Final Halftime to Last More than 15 Minutes

The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the installation required for the…

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Sports epa13027294 Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary the 1-1 goal during the friendly soccer match between Hungary and Kazakhstan in Debrecen, Hungary, 09 June 2026.  EPA/Tibor Illyes HUNGARY OUT

Liverpool Midfielder Szoboszlai Signs New Contract

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future. Szoboszlai had two years remaining on…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 16, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. (Reuters)

Kimi Antonelli Reveals Advice from Roger Federer to Get Back on Track in F1 Title Fight

On the grass courts of Wimbledon or racing through the Belgian forests, what matters is staying in control. Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix…

Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Real Madrid v Benfica - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - February 25, 2026 Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Alexander-Arnold Relishes Chance to Work with Mourinho at Real Madrid

Trent Alexander-Arnold said it is "a pleasure" to work with reappointed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, adding that he has long admired the Portuguese coach…

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Sports  Argentina players hold a banner with the words "The Malvinas are Argentine", referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.(AP)

Argentina Await FIFA Decision Over Displaying World Cup Falklands Banner

Football's global governing body FIFA will assess match reports before deciding if they take any action over Argentina's players holding up a banner reading …


Sports Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris on July 14, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Spain PM Sanchez to Attend World Cup Final

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday. …

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Brazil's soccer legend Pele's FIFA World Cup 1958 final jersey at Sotheby’s auction house in New York City, US July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jordan Tovin/File Photo

Pelé's Game-worn Jersey from 1958 World Cup Final Fetches $4.9 Million at Auction

A No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil icon Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, Sotheby’s said Thursday. Pelé, who died in 2022, was…

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Sports Argentine President Javier Milei gestures as he speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 172nd anniversary of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu

Argentine President Won’t Attend World Cup Final, Citing Superstition

Argentine President Javier Milei said on Thursday he won't be attending the World Cup final because of superstition, instead choosing to view Sunday’s match…

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Sports EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY - JULY 16: Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro #12 of Spain train separately from the team during the training session at Melanie Lane Training Grounds on July 16, 2026 in East Hanover, New Jersey. Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images/AFP

Yamal, Porro Train Apart but Spain Expect Both Fit for World Cup Final

Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the squad on Thursday as they began preparations in New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez in action with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Fiorentina Sign Bournemouth's Jimenez on Loan

Fiorentina have signed 21-year-old Spanish right back Alex Jimenez from Bournemouth on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent, the Serie…

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Sports Shoppers walk by an Adidas sportswear store promoting the FIFA World Cup event at an outdoor shopping mall, in Beijing, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Nike Out of World Cup Contention as Adidas-outfitted Teams Head to Final

Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final. Argentina's semi-final win over England on Wednesday crushed the sportswear giant's hopes of…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Scotland Training - Oriam, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - September 26, 2022 Scotland's Craig Gordon during training REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

Scotland Goalkeeper Gordon Retires after 25-year Career

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement on Thursday, hanging up his gloves after a career spanning more than two decades. The 43-year-old…

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Sports Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi (L) and midfielder #11 Giovani Lo Celso show a banner that reads in Spanish, "The Malvinas (Falkland Islands) belong to Argentina," after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

UK Urges FIFA to Investigate Argentina over Falklands Banner at World Cup

The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested…

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Sports Argentina's players listen to Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni during a hydration break during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.  (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Scaloni: Argentina Smelt 'Blood in Water' in England Win

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni saluted his team's never-say-die mentality after another come-from-behind victory on Wednesday powered them past England into…

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Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Messi Delivers Again for Argentina as Defending Champions Reach Another World Cup Final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament…

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Sports England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham takes part in a training session on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semifinal match between England and Argentina, at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City on July 14, 2026. (AFP)

Local ‘Hero’: Bellingham’s Hometown Buzzing Ahead of Semifinal Clash

As England gears up for the World Cup semifinal Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Press Conference - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 14, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference. (Reuters)

Tuchel Unfazed by History Ahead of England vs Argentina World Cup Semi

Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the weight of history as he bids to lead England to a first World Cup final in 60 years by beating Argentina on…

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Sports  Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, participates in a training session the day before the World Cup semifinal football match between Argentina and England in Marietta, Ga., Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP)

Messi vs Bellingham Could Be the Story of the World Cup Semifinal Between England and Argentina

It's England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It's also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham. The battle of the two No. 10s could be pivotal to…

Sports ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain challenges Kylian Mbappe #10 of France during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Lars Baron/Getty Images/AFP

Kylian Mbappe Calls France 'Sloppy' after Semifinal Loss

Kylian Mbappe offered a blunt assessment of France's World Cup semifinal exit Tuesday, saying his team was too "sloppy" to keep Spain from controlling a 2-0…

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Sports  England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham (L) and England's forward #09 Harry Kane celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11, 2026. (AFP)

Kane Dismisses Talk of Tuchel-Bellingham Rift Before Argentina Semi-Final

England captain Harry ‌Kane dismissed suggestions of a rift between manager Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Jude Bellingham, saying media scrutiny had…

Sports France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe attends a training session at Philadelphia Eagles training centre on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football tournament round of 16 match against Paraguay, in Philadelphia on July 3, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France Star Kylian Mbappe '100%' Entering Spain Match

Although he exited France's 2-0 quarterfinal defeat of Morocco last Thursday with an ankle injury, Kylian Mbappe is fully fit for Les Bleus' Tuesday semifinal…

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Sports France’s national team head coach Didier Deschamps attends a press conference in Dallas, Texas, USA, 13 July 2026. (EPA)

Spain ‘Favorites' Says Deschamps Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Showdown

France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favorites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European…

Sports Supporters wave for Norway's national football team at Radhusplassen in Oslo after their return to Norway from the US on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

Norway Turn World Cup Heartbreak into Celebration as Huge Crowds Pack Capital

More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their football team a heroes' welcome, turning the heartbreak of…

Sports  Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Press Conference - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 13, 2026 Spain coach Luis De La Fuente during the press conference. (Reuters)

Lamine’s Great World Cup Day Still to Come, Says Spain’s De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la ‌Fuente has told Lamine Yamal to pack away the birthday candles and any nerves, saying the teenager's grandest World Cup moment may…

Sports Lionel Messi of Argentina holds an Argentinian football pennant ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Argentina vs Switzerland, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 11 July 2026.  EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Messi Meets England at Last with World Cup Final Place on the Line

Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Press Conference - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 13, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during the press conference REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

France and Spain Prepare to Duel at World Cup

France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday. France have…

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Sports Andoni Iraola, the new manager for English Premier League football side Liverpool, poses as he meets the media at the team's training ground in Kirkby, Liverpool, north-west England on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

Iraola Vows to Remain True to Himself at Liverpool

Andoni Iraola said on Monday he wants to enjoy the "magic" linked with being the manager of Liverpool but is determined his Anfield appointment does not change…

Sports The then-Chelsea’s player Andrey Santos celebrates after scoring during a Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham in London, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wiggleswort, File)

Manchester United Signs Andrey Santos from Chelsea to Fill Midfield Hole Left by Casemiro

Manchester United has a Brazilian presence in central midfield again after signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea on Monday to replace the departed Casemiro. …

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Sports A firefighter sprays water from an aerial platform onto the roof of the Badminton Theater as smoke rises following a fire, in Athens, Greece, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

Former Athens Olympic Hall Gutted by Fire

Fire has severely damaged a badminton hall built for the Athens 2004 Olympics, causing the roof to cave in. The fire department said it sent nearly 40…

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