… (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao. …
… (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) Related con Audio By Vocalize England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four. …
Audio By VocalizeJude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. …
… Now the winners will turn their attention to the challenge of facing England in Atlanta on Wednesday after Thomas Tuchel's men overcame Norway 2-1 earlier on Saturday. …
… tina's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match against Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026. [AFP] England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway …
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis By AFP July 12, 2026 02:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup …
'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach Solbakken By AFP July 11, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of pictures created on July 10, 2026, shows …
Hundreds of Peruvian newborns named after Norway striker Haaland By AFP July 11, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UNITED STATES - NEW YORK - 05/07/2026 - 2026 WORLD CUP, BRAZIL vs. …
England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash By AFP July 11, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielders #16 Kobbie Mainoo, #04 Declan Rice and defender #06 Mar …
Heavy rain threatens Oslo World Cup parties as Norway take on England By Reuters July 11, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v Senegal - Fans gather in Oslo, N …
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based recruitment agent has been charged with defrauding a Resident Magistrate Ksh.350,000 by falsely promising to secure an overseas job in Norway for her sister in February 2025.
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based recruitment agent has been charged with defrauding a Resident Magistrate Ksh.350,000 by falsely promising to secure an overseas job in Norway for her sister in February 2025.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, saying his time with the national team is over following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Norway. He played only 37 minutes across two matches and scored one penalty.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team after standout performances during their teams' unexpected runs. Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% despite Spain's Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove.
Norway's football federation president says she will seek board backing to file a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee over Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, calling the incident one that "should not have happened" and saying it has put "the whole game at risk."
More Kenyan gamblers are moving to platforms licensed in Norway, drawn by what they describe as fairer odds, transparent terms, and tax-free winnings, reflecting awareness of regulation and player protection.
Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.
Spain replaced Argentina atop FIFA's world rankings after beating the finalists 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York. France finished third in the rankings after losing the third-place play-off to England 6-4 in the United States.
Spain became world champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday, reclaiming the top FIFA ranking they had surrendered in April. France finished third, beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place play-off, with England ranked fourth.
Spain replaced Argentina at the top of the FIFA rankings released Monday after defeating them 1-0 in the World Cup final. France ranks third, England fourth, Brazil fifth, and Morocco sixth.
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in the tournament, ahead of Lionel Messi who finished with eight. Mbappe also became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments, one ahead of Messi.
The 48-team World Cup in 2026 has generated an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 tournament, according to a Sportradar betting expert, indicating that punters have embraced the expanded format despite initial fan skepticism.
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
An opinion piece examines Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, established to manage North Sea oil and gas wealth for current and future generations, which has grown to over US$1.5 trillion by 2025 and is restricted to annual withdrawals of only 3 per cent—which nonetheless funds 20 per cent of Norway's government budget.
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the historical tensions and incidents surrounding their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, which is set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
Senegal's football federation president said coach Pape Thiaw's demand for a pay rise created toxicity around the team, which was knocked out in the last 32 by Belgium. Thiaw, who had sought to increase his salary from 20 million to 50 million CFA per month before the World Cup, was sacked after the tournament.
Erling Haaland scored seven goals across four matches for Norway in the World Cup before England defeated the team 2–1 in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. Haaland said the World Cup experience has changed him and grown his profile.
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
Senegal's Football Federation has relieved coach Pape Thiaw and the entire coaching staff of their duties following the team's last-32 elimination at the World Cup. Thiaw, who took over in 2024, faced dismissal after Senegal suffered defeats to France and Norway in the group stage before being knocked out in the knockout rounds.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to advance past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Jude Bellingham's two goals overturning Andreas Schjelderup's opener. Tuchel praised Bellingham as "world-class" but expressed dissatisfaction with England's overall performance, saying they "made life very, very difficult" for themselves.
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time. Haaland scored seven times in four games at the tournament, including two goals to eliminate Brazil in the last 16, before failing to score for the first time in 15 competitive games in the quarter-final loss.