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Fit and firing Harry Kane is leading England by example on World Cup mission

The England captain is feeling fitter than ever but warns his team may have to ‘grind it out’ against Mexico

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’

The Albiceleste’s last-32 match against Cape Verde will see the Inter Miami star’s paths for club and country meet at last

The Guardian - US

Fox Sports CEO defends Alexi Lalas amid widespread mockery and criticism

Lalas forms a trio of hosts for Fox Sports alongside Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović

The Independent UK

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What is Fimbu? DR Congo’s viral World Cup celebration and the meaning behind it

DR Congo ’s players have performed their traditional Fimbu celebration after scoring at this summer’s World Cup – a dance which involves a whipping motion. Fimbu means 'the whip' in Lingala, Congo’s most widely-spoken language. Originally, it referred to a lanyard whip used by Congo’s Belgian colonisers for corporal punishment.…

The Independent UK

Alexi Lalas is football’s worst pundit — that’s exactly why Fox Sports loves him

COMMENT: The former central defender, who made his name at the 1994 World Cup, has been widely disparaged for his performance as an analyst at this year’s tournament. Kevin E G Perry argues the All-American blowhard is giving Fox Sports exactly what they want

The Independent UK

Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far

From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV moments

The Guardian - UK

Why are players scoring so many goals at the 2026 World Cup?

For the Golden Boot race leaders, it’s not even Gameweek 3 of the World Cup, yet the leading scorers sit on four, five goals — why?

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Thierry Henry hails Cristiano Ronaldo’s vital change to inspire Portugal at World Cup

The Fox Sports analyst had been critical of Ronaldo’s performance in the stalemate with DR Congo, but two goals and an assist inspired Portugal to a 5-0 win against Uzbekistan

The Independent UK

Alexi Lalas scolded by former USA teammate over ‘unwatchable’ Fox Sports punditry at World Cup

The Fox Sports pundit has attracted criticism for his views, while the chemistry with fellow analysts Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left some viewers uncomfortable

The Independent UK

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

The Economic Times

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle

Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner

The Guardian - US

Thierry Henry names his favourites for World Cup 2026 - and it's not England

France legend Thierry Henry has had his say on the runners and riders in North America

FourFourTwo

SI:AM | Portugal Has a Cristiano Ronaldo Problem

The legendary striker is doing the team more harm than good, as evidenced by his poor play in a 1–1 draw against DR Congo.

Sports Illustrated

What Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s damaging draw against DR Congo

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Thierry Henry perfectly explains what Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s World Cup draw with DR Congo

Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the African minnows in Houston on Wednesday

Sports Illustrated

Thierry Henry Eviscerates Cristiano Ronaldo With Brutal Seven-Word Message

Ronaldo responds to the wave of backlash which his wayward performance for Portugal against DR Congo inspired.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Two France Goalscoring Records in Opening World Cup Win

Les Bleus started off with an entertaining victory against Senegal in the New Jersey sunshine.

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Why was IShowSpeed kicked out off FOX Sports set? Zlatan Ibrahimović humiliates streamer over Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup prediction

IShowSpeed went viral during FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage after Zlatan Ibrahimović jokingly kicked him off the FOX Sports set for predicting Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal would win the tournament. Thierry Henry’s stunned reaction quickly became a meme online. Despite the playful dismissal, Speed doubled down on his support for…

The Independent UK

World Cup pundit Alexi Lalas shocks co-host Thierry Henry with James Cordon dig

World Cup pundit Alexi Lalas shocked his co-host Thierry Henry after making an expletive James Cordon dig live on air.

The Times of India

Thierry Henry’s prime speed returns to spotlight after viral IShowSpeed exchange with Zlatan Ibrahimović

A viral World Cup broadcast clip featuring Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, and IShowSpeed has sparked debate among football fans. During the conversation, Ibrahimović and Henry dismissed the idea that Speed could beat a prime Henry in a race. The moment reignited discussions about football speed versus track-style sprinting, with many…

Euronews

'Take me to America': Bosnia unites behind viral anthem in its World Cup return

As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans.

The Guardian - US

Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US

The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerism

The Times of India

Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks iShowSpeed off live broadcast after his Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA World Cup prediction

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered plenty of memorable moments. One such incident came during Fox Sports’ coverage of the United States versus Paraguay match when former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared the studio with French legend Thierry Henry and popular streamer Speed. What started as a routine…

Evening Standard

Alexi Lalas calls James Corden a 'w****r' in jaw-dropping World Cup TV moment

The USA World Cup legend’s jaw-dropping comment stunned presenter Rebecca Lowe and panelists Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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