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'The Trump Card': Viral reactions to FIFA’s US red card reversal

If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to the US team's star striker, following a call by Trump to Gianni Infantino.

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Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body is 'independent'

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team.

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Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup?

Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997. The claim is going viral on social media, and many are affirming that this is the US animated sitcom predicting the future once more...

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Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup knockout stage

France have made a mightily impressive start to their campaign, scoring 10 goals in victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 on Sunday, sending South Africa home.

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Do FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ threaten the culture of football?

Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?

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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Tuesday

Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan.

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US allows Iranian team to travel to Seattle two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Monday

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Sunday

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw.

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Football not covered by framework deal, Iran's World Cup squad finds

Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran's football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged, and is filing a formal complaint with FIFA.

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Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Thursday

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

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Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal

Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.

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Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire

A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino?

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G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up

The eyes of the world are on Evian-les-Bains, where G7 leaders are gathering for their third day and final day of talks. Beyond the photo ops, European leaders used this precious face time with the US President to urge him to break the deadlock on Ukraine.

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Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian

Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be “fully open” on Friday, where the framework deal to end the war is expected to be formalised in Switzerland.

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Here is every World Cup fixture you may have missed on Monday

Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury.

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Sunday and early Monday World Cup fixtures you may have missed

Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany.