Oyarzabal, Porro send Spain past France into World Cup final
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain beat France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium to reach its first World Cup final since 2010.
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Erling Haaland’s best hairstyles ranked from Molde to the World Cup
From Molde’s mohawk to Dortmund’s headband and Manchester City’s braids, Erling Haaland’s looped man bun has become his definitive hairstyle.
France expected to keep four attackers against Spain
Didier Deschamps appears ready to accept a midfield risk against Spain to preserve the threat of France’s four attackers.
The $750 Dallas raccoon Erling Haaland carried home from the World Cup
Erling Haaland returned to Norway carrying a $750 taxidermied raccoon bought during his World Cup stop in Dallas.
The best saves of the 2026 World Cup so far
Alireza Beiranvand leads a ranking of the saves that have kept teams alive and changed matches at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina and England carry 60 years of World Cup disputes into the semifinal
From Antonio RattĂn’s dismissal to Diego Maradona’s handball, this rivalry has repeatedly tested the rules used to decide soccer’s biggest matches.
France’s players do not need permission to be French
France’s national team reflects the country its players represent. Citizenship isn’t subject to a second passport check based on appearance.
Argentina outlasts 10-man Switzerland in extra time
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals by beating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Bellingham double sends England past Norway in extra time
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock
Jayden Adams dies at 25 after South Africa’s historic World Cup run
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25, weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.