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Erling Haaland's goal‑laden campaign has taken Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, blending personal milestones with a legacy that stretches back to his father's era.
Donald Trump's intervention enables Folarin Balogun to feature against Belgium after FIFA overturned his red‑card ban, sparking diplomatic ripples.
After a red card sparked a suspension, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee lifted the penalty, allowing Balogun to play in the decisive game.
Neymar announced his retirement from international soccer following Brazil's defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, concluding a career that saw him become the country's all‑time leading scorer.
After a 2‑1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, Neymar confirmed he will not return to the national team, ending a 12‑year international career that produced 80 goals and an Olympic gold.
Thousands of fans greeted Cape Verde's squad in Praia after a memorable World Cup campaign that saw the tiny nation hold Spain and Uruguay to draws before falling to Argentina.
At 93, Frank Foster still runs the lines in South Yorkshire, blending wartime‑era habits with a strict code that rejects today’s soft‑touch approach to soccer refereeing.
The England versus Mexico round of 16 fixture has been delayed to 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 5, after severe weather forced a one‑hour postponement. The change follows a similar delay in a previous match at the same stadium and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX One.
A sudden thunderstorm over Mexico City postpones the Mexico versus England match, with FIFA confirming the new kickoff time and the stadium still closed for warm‑ups.
Brazil's three-year pursuit of Carlo Ancelotti ended in disappointment, revealing how a team built on aging stars and limited preparation faltered against Norway, leaving a 28-year World Cup drought looming.
In a dramatic Group F encounter in East Rutherford, Norway edged Brazil 2-1, with Erling Haaland delivering both goals. The victory propels Norway into the quarterfinals against the Mexico-England winner.
Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia criticized FIFA's decision to suspend a one‑match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, calling it unprecedented and against the spirit of the game. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois added that the controversy will not distract the team as they prepare for their last‑16 matchup.
In a dramatic night at East Rutherford, Norway overturned Brazil's early lead, with Erling Haaland delivering two decisive strikes. The win ends Brazil's unbeaten streak and leaves the Norwegian side poised for a quarter‑final showdown.
A senior defender who led his team to eight shutouts and added ten goals, Chris Hankins was named the Telegraph's Small School Boys Soccer Player of the Year and will continue his career at Blackburn College, majoring in Business Management.
Erling Haaland's brace and Ørjan Nyland's clutch saves stunned Brazil, ending their long run of quarterfinal appearances and setting up a clash with the Mexico-England winner.
Despite a roster heavy with freshmen and sophomores, coach Brian Hoener guided Marquette Catholic to a 13‑6‑1 record, eight shutouts and a regional title, earning him the 2025‑2026 Boys Small School Coach of the Year award.
Mexico aims for its first World Cup quarterfinal since 1986 as they host England in a high‑stakes Round of 16 clash.
The New York Times' Connections game returns with a special Soccer Edition, challenging players to uncover four hidden groups of four words each, with hints and solutions for the July 6 edition.
A sudden thunderstorm prompted a shelter‑in‑place order at Azteca Stadium, with supporters seeking refuge while FIFA opted to maintain the original match timing.
Norway edged Brazil 2‑1 in Miami, with Haaland delivering the decisive strikes. The victory marks Norway's first ever quarterfinal appearance, while Brazil's late penalty from Neymar could not overturn the result.
Erling Haaland's two goals in the round of 16 propelled Norway to a 2‑1 victory over Brazil, tying him with the tournament's leading scorers as Mexico prepares to face England at Estadio Azteca.
FIFA has lifted the ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup last‑16 clash against Belgium after a call from President Donald Trump. The decision, celebrated by U.S. officials, overturns a red‑card incident against Bosnia and has sparked a diplomatic exchange between Washington and football’s governing body.
A late surge by Erling Haaland lifts Norway past Brazil 2-1, leveling the tournament goal tally with Messi and Mbappé and setting up a coveted quarter‑final berth.
A late surge from Erling Haaland lifts Norway past Brazil in a dramatic round‑of‑16 encounter, tying the Norwegian striker with the tournament's top scorers.