2026 World Cup

England beat Norway 2–1 thanks to an outstanding performance from Bellingham. Argentina secured a 3–1 victory over Switzerland. The semi-final will now take place on 15 July in Atlanta 

England and Argentina win in extra time. The semi-final is on 15 July

Maldini appointed technical director of the national team. Leonardo named new advisor to the FIGC

Jayden Adams found dead aged 25: South Africa and African football in shock

Spain v Belgium 2–1: La Roja reach the semi-finals

Serie B: an American investment fund in talks to take over Empoli

Unbeatable France beat Morocco 2–0 to reach the semi-finals

Even in the quarter-finals of the North American World Cup, events on the pitch, disputes over independence and socio-economic tensions between countries are intertwined in an increasingly complex landscape of sports diplomacy 

When football is a dance between historical, political and cultural rivalries

The rebuilding of Italian football: youth academies, stadiums and the allocation of 1 per cent of TV rights revenue

Argentina v Egypt 3–2: Messi misses a penalty, then leads an epic comeback. Switzerland await in the quarter-finals

All the financial updates relating to the national and international football business: balance sheets, sponsors, acquisitions and economic news.

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