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2026 World Cup Quarterfinals: SI Experts Predict Every Result

There is one clear favorite in each quarterfinal matchup, but this World Cup has already been riddled with shock results.

Sports Illustrated

I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trust

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney will be answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's credibility can survive it

The Independent UK

SI:AM | This World Cup Has Been Nothing But Bangers

Argentina’s miraculous comeback against Egypt was just the latest knockout stage thriller.

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Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament

The Guardian - US

Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump

Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t

The Guardian - UK

Why Gianni Infantino's actions should give anyone who loves football the boak

Why the actions of Gianni Infantino and Fifa in capitulating to Donald Trump over Folarin Balogun's suspension will be what this World Cup is…

The National (Scotland)

Gianni Infantino’s Trumpification of Fifa will have repercussions well beyond this stained World Cup

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun furore has opened the Fifa president to his most fierce criticism yet, writes Miguel Delaney, and may pave the way for more bitter ‘lawfare’ in football

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France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks

“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.

Euronews

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

The Independent UK

Haaland beats his own drum as Norway get set for England epic

Ståle Solbakken’s side have played with smiles on their faces at this World Cup – and none more so than the talismanic striker

The Guardian - UK

'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

Bangkok Post

Match-winning Lionel Messi performances at this World Cup can only help the growth of MLS

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has scored seven goals at this World Cup as Argentina have reached the Round of 16

FourFourTwo

Harry Kane is no William Shakespeare - this World Cup will end in an English tragedy

Harry Kane was compared to William Shakespeare this week - but the World Cup is destined to end in a tragedy for this imperfect England side.

The National (Scotland)

Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye

Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not process

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Mohamed Salah Comes to the Fore in 2026 World Cup Caught Between Eras

A jubilant, if injured, Mohamed Salah starred for Egypt to extend the theme of this World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino Has the USMNT Reading From His Script at This World Cup

There were layers to the USMNT’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina which exposed how deep Pochettino’s influence on this team goes.

The Independent UK

The secret to Harry Kane’s greatness – and why this World Cup is different

Harry Kane’s remarkable season continued with a double to inspire a memorable World Cup comeback win for England but, as Miguel Delaney details, it was enabled by a unique mindset and vast experience

Sports Illustrated

Is France the Best Team at This World Cup or Is It Yet to Be Properly Tested?

France has blown opponents away at this tournament, becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five straight World Cup matches.

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Euronews

Chancellor Merz: why his confusing X posts on Germany's World Cup exit

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood. A second X post and his explanation for the debacle followed.

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World Cup 2026 R32 Portugal vs. Croatia Predictions and Picks

Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field on July 2. We back Portugal at -125 for a controlled, low-scoring win under 2.5 goals in the World Cup 2026 R32.

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Socceroos want to topple Pharaohs at set pieces

The Socceroos are yet to weaponise their set pieces at this World Cup and there is no better place to start than against Egypt in the knockouts.

The Guardian - US

The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump’s American homogeneity

A DHS social media post celebrating the USMNT overlooked the central truth of this World Cup: the game’s greatest tournament is powered by migration, not borders

The Guardian - US

Uruguay 0-1 Spain: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay crashed out after losing to the European champions

The National (Scotland)

Sorry, but this World Cup debacle could be as good as it gets for ageing Scotland

Scotland's involvement in the World Cup has been desperately disappointing for the Tartan Army - but it could be as good as it gets for an…

The Guardian - UK

How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interaction

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