USA striker Folarin Balogun admitted he anticipated significant controversy following the intervention of Donald Trump in overturning his World Cup suspension, which allowed him to play against Belgium.

Jordon Ibe, who played for Liverpool between 2013 and 2016, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend Amie Mayson outside her home in south London, with sentencing due on September 4

Sir Geoff, 84, believes Thomas Tuchel’s side will end 60 years of hurt and can win against Argentina – which would mean England’s first appearance in the final since his finest hour.

La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final

The government is considering an extra bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England wins the World Cup, 60 years after their last victory.

France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final today, marking a rematch of their thrilling Euro 2024 semi-final where Spain were the victors.

Follow live text updates and listen to Radio 5 Live commentary as France take on Spain at the Dallas Stadium in semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world’s top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.

Parades are sometimes just reserved for champions. But not in Norway’s case. 

Police have launched an investigation into the sudden death of South African World Cup star Jayden Adams, as his father refused to comment on unverified reports his son had died by suicide.

France has been given added motivation to beat Spain in their World Cup semi-final after a racist attack by a former Spanish prime minister, who implied none of the team are French.

We should expect superstars scoring goals in Tuesday’s Spain-France semifinal clash. But the keepers and defense will decide the game.

Spain star Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend, Ines Garcia, raised eyebrows after posting a photo of her in bed with Yamal before the World Cup semifinal.

United States star striker Folarin Balogun has new representation following the USMNT’s World Cup run.

England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday evening with fans dreaming of a bank holiday after the tournament in North America concludes this weekend

Three Lions just 90 minutes away from the final

England will renew rivalries with Argentina this week in the World Cup semi finals 28 years after David Beckham’s infamous sending off for kicking out at Diego Simeone

He said: ‘The French team has players from different backgrounds and origins, as does the country. We are a united group, a united team, and that’s all that matters.’

Paul Scholes has advised Arsenal to do everything they can to sign ‘top-class’ Julian Alvarez after the World Cup.

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Harry Kane insisted England manager Thomas Tuchel is “trying to drag” the best out of his players after Jude Bellingham appeared to be annoyed over comments made following the dramatic win over Norway

France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a “spectacular” semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.

A mouthwatering clash brings together the two nations that have emerged as the superpowers of European football in the 21st century

Croatia reappoint former defender Slaven Bilic as the manager of their men’s national team.

Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has moved a step closer to the Parkhead exit by confirming his desire to play in the Premier League.

The girlfriend of a Norway star has spoken out after receiving sickening social media abuse following England’s World Cup quarter-final win in extra-time

Lautaro Martinez scored to seal Argentina’s 3-1 win over Switzerland and book a World Cup semi-final spot, but fans believe he should have been shown a second yellow card

MICHAEL OWEN: If I’m sitting in the England dressing room, I wouldn’t be bothered in the slightest by Thomas Tuchel questioning our performance after the win over Norway. 

Man City striker Erling Haaland reflects on Norway’s 2026 World Cup campaign following their 2-1 quarter-final defeat against England in the USA.

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of the World Cup final after both England and Argentina progressed to the semi-finals, with FIFA citing geopolitical factors including the Falklands War

Infantino confirmed Fifa will discuss the possibility of a 64-team World Cup after this summer’s tournament

Florian Wirtz will be embarking on his second season in English football after last summer’s move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool

Everton have been linked with a potential move for Tottenham Hotspur and England full-back Djed Spence

Jules Kounde responds to Lamine Yamal’s comments ahead of the France vs Spain World Cup semi-final at the Dallas Stadium.

Phil Neumann played regularly in the heart of Birmingham City’s defence last season but will now be challenged by Dael Fry

As Gary Lineker refers to the islands as ‘the Malvinas’, Sean O’Grady asks if we’re now at a moment when would we gladly hand them over to Argentina if it guaranteed us a place in the World Cup final

England’s controversial first goal against Norway in the quarter-finals was correctly given after FIFA reviewed more evidence

Argentina have reportedly submitted a special request to FIFA ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash with England on Wednesday after Lionel Messi spoke out about the rivalry

Top Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died, aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from the World Cup over a sexual assault arrest in the United Kingdom.

The 22-year-old Brazilian has signed a five-year contract until June 2031 with the option to extend it by another year.

The 25-year-old was tragically found dead in Cape Town on Saturday morning

Andoni Iraola wants to give Liverpool fans “a team that they can be proud of” and says he is ready for the responsibility of such a big job.

Slaven Bilic previously took charge of Croatia between 2006 and 2012

WORLD CUP DAY 32 ROUND-UP All the latest World Cup stories as England prepare for their semi-final, from the reported Bellingham-Tuchel bust-up to a fresh FIFA controversy

Alexander Sorloth has come under fire after he failed to pass to Erling Haaland during Saturday night’s crunch showdown

Aberdeen buy Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to sign the winger for previous clubs without success.

Reece James came on as a substitute against Norway after missing England’s previous three matches

Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has been heavily criticised for his comments

Argentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno has added fuel to the arch World Cup rivalry between his nation and England ahead of their semi-final meeting.

Police urge England fans at home to follow the example of supporters in the United States after several incidents over the weekend.