Miami, July 16 (IANS) Beaten semifinalists France and England face off in the third-place match in the 103rd match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Miami Stadium in Miami, eyeing a consolation prize that will elevate some of the hurt caused by missing the top prize.France succumbed to a superior Spain side in the first semifinal, while England failed to capitalise on their lead and went down to defending champions Argentina on Tuesday night.The bronze final will also be Kylian Mbappé’s last ch…
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Miami, July 12 (IANS) Jude Bellingham’s brilliant brace fired England into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame Norway by 2-1 after extra time here at Miami Stadium on Sunday. England had to come from behind after Andreas Schjelderup’s cross-shot gave Norway, who were playing in their first World Cup quarter-final after last-16 runs in 1938 and 1998 and a group-stage exit at USA 1994, a 36th-minute lead. Bellingham equalised in first-half added time and followed …
Miami, July 11 (IANS) 1966 FIFA World Cup champions England will clash with Norway in a crucial quarter-final at the Miami Stadium on Sunday (IST), with both teams looking to secure a place in the top four alongside Spain, France, and the winner of the Argentina vs Switzerland clash.Norway have already produced one of the stories of the FIFA WC 2026 after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Stale Solbakken’s side finished as runners-up in Group I behind France before…
Miami, July 11 (IANS) Norway coach Stale Solbakken said his team must stay true to its style in its upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against England.Speaking ahead of the clash on Friday’s press conference, Solbakken emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s identity.”I would like to see a Norway team that play up to their strength and that we are ourselves, like we have been the whole tournament,” Solbakken was quoted by Xinhua as saying.Norway will be playing its first World Cup…
Miami, July 10 (IANS) England’s Marc Guehi is doubtful for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, as the defender will be assessed on Friday to see if he is fit to play in Saturday’s game. Meanwhile, Declan Rice is in a race to be fit after suffering from a sickness bug. Guehi has a slight hamstring injury following England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 at the Azteca Stadium. Guehi and Rice both were absent from the training session on Wednesday, as they instead worked …
Kansas City, July 9 (IANS) Reece James remained doubtful for the Three Lions’ FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami as the England defender was once again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday. James has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s goalless draw against Ghana in their second group game and also missed the epic knockout victory against Mexico on Sunday.He has been targeting a return in the quarter-finals, but he is yet to return to full t…
Miami, July 4 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted his side have ‘many things to correct’ after surviving a major scare to defeat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions needed an extra-time own goal, forced by Messi’s corner, to overcome a spirited Cape Verde side after being pushed back twice during a thrilling contest at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. Argentina will now face Egypt in the last 16.Refl…
Miami, July 4 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni heaped praise on debutants Cape Verde after they pushed the defending champions all the way to extra time in the round of 32 thriller at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. However, Lionel Messi’s side came away victorious with a 3-2 victory in their first knockout match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The African side, with a population of just half a million, twice erased a deficit before an extra-time own goal settled a gripping contest at Miami St…
Miami, July 4 (IANS) Cabo Verde gave the reigning champions Argentina an almighty scare, but Lionel Scaloni’s team prevailed with a 3-2 victory in 124 minutes here at the Miami Stadium on Saturday and will face Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Blue Sharks pushed Lionel Messi and Co. all the way; they came from behind twice to level. Even when Argentina went 3-2 up, they battled tirelessly for a third equaliser, but the defending champions dug deep to triumph. For the firs…
Miami, July 3 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina will clash with debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32 clash at the Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both teams looking to secure their berth in the round of 16.Having defied all expectations by reaching the knockout stage at their first FIFA World Cup and doing so while remaining unbeaten, Cape Verde’s wild ride in North America continues with the toughest match imaginable, against holders Argentina.Argentina have picked up in North America whe…