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‘The noise was unbelievable’: the referee’s view of Mexico v England at the World Cup

England’s manager Thomas Tuchel called the officiating ‘just not good enough’ in the fiery last-16 tie. Now Alireza Faghani gives his version of events

The Guardian - UK

Who will referee the World Cup final?

An important position at the World Cup final, but who will be officiating the biggest game in football

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Was Harry Kane booked against Mexico?

Harry Kane appeared to receive a yellow card after conceding a penalty in the last-16 clash

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Seven chaotic moments that defined England’s heroic World Cup win over Mexico

England clung on to beat Mexico 3-2 for one of their greatest World Cup wins and are now in the quarter-finals of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Will Jarell Quansah’s World Cup red-card ban for England be suspended like Folarin Balogun’s?

Quansah was sent off during England’s last-16 win over Mexico and is set to miss the quarter-final with Norway but could he try to follow the precedent Fifa set by suspending Balogun’s ban?

The Independent UK

'One of England's greatest performances' - Ten-man England hailed for spirited victory in hostile Mexico

Thomas Tuchel's side held on for a 3-2 victory in an absolutely thrilling encounter at Estadio Azteca

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HENRY WINTER: Jude Bellingham was immense in attack but England's Wonderwall stood firm at the back in World Cup classic

FROM THE AZTECA: England were made to battle hard as they overcame the altitude, atmosphere and red cards against Mexico to make it to Miami

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Thomas Tuchel hits out at Mexico v England referee in furious rant: ‘Everything went against us’

The England manager was unhappy with referee Alireza Faghani and his VAR team

The Independent UK

England player ratings: Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford shine in dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

England’s right-back was shown a red card in the second half against Mexico but the Three Lions survived an onslaught to book their place in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Who is Alireza Faghani? The referee for England vs Mexico

England will take on Mexico at altitude and possibly amidst a thunderstorm

FourFourTwo

England vs Mexico referee: Who is World Cup 2026 official Alireza Faghani?

The Australian referee, 48, will take charge of one of the biggest matches of his career at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday

The Independent UK

Who is the referee for Portugal vs Colombia?

Portugal will look to nick Group K top spot from Colombia at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo

Why Was Kylian Mbappé Not Awarded Penalty in France’s Win Over Senegal?

The French forward was at the heart of more controversy on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversy

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge

Kylian Mbappé’s outstanding second finished off Senegal’s strong finish to give France a 3-1 opening win in Group I of the World Cup

Evening Standard

Why were France not awarded a penalty for Kylian Mbappe incident against Senegal?

VAR controversy has reached the global stage

The Independent UK

Why didn’t VAR award France a penalty for trip on Mbappe in World Cup clash with Senegal?

Mane’s sliding tackle was not penalised even after the Australian referee had checked his pitchside monitor

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for France vs Senegal?

France will kick off Group I affairs against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup

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AAP

Reds seize top in ALM with win over Victory

Adelaide United claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce ALM rivals Melbourne Victory.

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One-finger salute costs Mariners No.2 grand final spot

Danny Schofield won't be allowed to watch the Central Coast Mariners' grand final from the touchline after being sent off in their semi-final win.

AAP

Floating bones add to pain of Sydney's ALM finals exit

Luke Brattan was left aggrieved with the crucial calls that went against Sydney FC in their A-League Men semi-final loss to Central Coast Mariners.

AAP

Mariners into GF after contentious ALM win over Sydney

Central Coast Mariners will play Melbourne Victory in next week's A-League Men grand final after a 0-0 (2-1) win against Sydney FC.

AAP

VAR drama as Sydney sink Macarthur in ALM finals

A goal-scoring double from Robert Mak and a Joe Lolley stunner have helped Sydney FC seal a 4-0 A-League elimination final win over Macarthur FC.

AAP

'Alarm bells': FA vows action on ALM referee abuse

James Johnson says Football Australia won't allow constant abuse of referees to go unchecked after a recent spate of incidents in the A-League Men competition.

AAP

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

Referee Alireza Faghani is being supported by Football Australia after being targeted online over his officiating of Iraq's Asian Cup loss to Jordan.

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