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OPINION: France & Morocco's World Cup clash shines light on social & political tensions

While in Boston, where two of the world's top eight national teams will face off in the most balanced of the World Cup quarter-finals, in France thousands of officers will be stationed in Paris and the largest cities to prevent the inevitable. Indeed, while governments have sketched a reconciliation, the two societies seem further apart than ever.

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Vozinha and other unsung heroes who've made a name for themselves at this World Cup

With just over a week left until the World Cup reaches its conclusion, full focus, some would say rightly, remains on the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

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FC Midtjylland winger set to become Trabzonspor's most expensive signing ever

FC Midtjylland winger and Turkish international Aral Simsir has arrived in Turkey to finalize his move to Trabzonspor, and he has told the Turkish media that it was an easy decision.

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Switzerland midfielder Manzambi out of World Cup showdown with Colombia

Switzerland ‌attacking midfielder Johan ‌Manzambi ‌will miss his ‌side's last-16 World ‌Cup clash ‌against Colombia on ⁠Tuesday ‌due to ​a knee contusion, ​the team announced.

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Donovan Mitchell and Cavs agree on $273 million max extension with LeBron watching

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.

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Visiting Miami to find out what the World Cup means to Latinos

If you think Miami is just a playground for American millionaires or a postcard for European tourists, the fifth episode of World Cup Questions will quickly prove you wrong. This city is a true metropolis of Latin American culture. When Brazil faced Scotland, and Colombia took on Portugal here during the 2026 World Cup, the streets were flooded with pure football passion.

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Egypt coach makes Palestine appeal to keep political spotlight back on World Cup

Political tensions surrounding the World Cup deepened on Monday when Egypt coach Hossam ⁠Hassan used an official FIFA press conference to appeal for support for Palestinians ahead of his side's last-16 meeting with Argentina.

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes no decision over international future despite Portugal exit

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he was frustrated by Portugal's elimination at the hands of Spain at his final World Cup, but stopped short of announcing his full international retirement.

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Gianni Infantino reveals he told Donald Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.

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Trump admits he asked Infantino to review 'horrible' Balogun red card decision

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun, but said he did not request it be overturned.

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German AGF striker handed two-match suspension for celebrating Danish title with flares

AGF striker Janni Serra has been handed a two-match ban for celebrating the Danish Superliga title last season by holding flares.

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Belgium say FIFA rejected Folarin Balogun query after treating it as appeal

FIFA has rejected Belgium's ⁠letter seeking a copy of the decision to make USA striker ‌Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup ‌clash on Monday after treating ‌it as an inadmissible appeal, the ‌Royal Belgian Football Association said.

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No mercy for FIFA from Belgian people and politics: 'Simply shameful'

Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one ⁠of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash following a personal intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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'Crossed a red line': UEFA furious with FIFA's decision to hand Folarin Balogun reprieve

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.

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No hard feelings for Beach after controversial shootout substitution

Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach said he has no issues with the decision ⁠to replace him for the ill-fated penalty shootout against Egypt at the World Cup amid criticism of ‌coach Tony Popovic's tactics.

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Wimbledon LIVE: Zverev vs Lehecka suspended, Fery run continues

The second and final week at Wimbledon 2026 is here and it begins with the conclusion of the last 16 before the quarter-finals get underway on Tuesday. As always, follow all the action with us at Flashscore as we update you throughout the day!

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'The start of a new adventure': Ancelotti insists he's going nowhere

Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.

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Thunderstorms threaten to dampen 'mental' atmosphere in Mexico City

Mexico City is dressed in green. Across this capital of nine million people, crowds gather, tension builds and belief swells ahead ⁠of one of the most anticipated matches of the World Cup -- Mexico v England at the Azteca stadium.

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'Punished enough': Pochettino celebrates FIFA call to reinstate Balogun for Belgium tie

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino described FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a celebration - a U-turn that allows their star striker to play against Belgium in the last 16 clash on Monday in Seattle.

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Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after World Cup exit

The 73-year-old Portuguese trainer led the Black Stars to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on an initial four-month deal, with an extension clause tied to a quarter-final finish that was not triggered.

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Belgian FA 'astonished' by FIFA's decision to lift Balogun's suspension

The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) have reacted to FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, saying it was 'astonished'.

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'I didn’t know it was April Fool’s Day': Garcia slams FIFA decision over Balogun suspension

Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA's decision to reinstate USA forward Folarin Balogun for Belgium's last-16 tie with the co-hosts as being like July 5th being called 'April Fool's Day' after the player's one-game suspension for a straight red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended.

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Balogun available for Belgium clash as FIFA lifts USA striker’s one-game suspension

Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USA in their round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium, as his one-game red-card ban has now been suspended.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hackett on 'very poor' refereeing in France win & other contentious decisions

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to get his observations and views on the officials and their decision-making during the latest round of games at the tournament.