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Mark van Bommel has dismissed any possibility he would have waited for the Netherlands job, saying the Belgium coaching position was too significant to pass up. The former defender will make his debut against Italy in September.
England striker Ivan Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, has been charged with assault following an incident at a central London nightclub last December. He will appear in court next month.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume playing after the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency resolved his appeal against a four-year ban imposed for a failed doping test.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn controversial plans to sell a 20% stake in a new $20 billion World Cup subsidiary to private investors, citing internal divisions among stakeholders.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly challenged Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA, asserting he is unsuitable for the role following the unveiling of a proposal to sell equity stakes in major competitions to private investors.
Spain's football team arrives in Madrid on Monday for celebrations following their World Cup victory in the United States. The squad will be greeted by King Felipe VI and hundreds of thousands of fans during a parade through the capital.
Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has cautioned the match referee to enforce the rules strictly in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, drawing on concerns about decision-making in previous tournaments.
FIFA's technical study group has concluded that the 2026 World Cup format expansion from 32 to 48 teams was successful, with competitive gaps narrowing between stronger and weaker nations.
Lionel Messi continues his remarkable World Cup journey at 39, sharing the tournament's leading scorer position with eight goals as Argentina faces England in the quarter-finals.
Jayden Adams, a South African midfielder who featured in his nation's 2026 World Cup campaign, has died at 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns player appeared in all three group-stage matches before South Africa's historic knockout-stage run ended in June.
Argentina's defending World Cup champions face Switzerland in a quarter-final rematch, 12 years after their 2014 knockout encounter. Only Messi, Xhaka, and Rodriguez remain from that meeting.
FIFA has publicly backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus following criticism from US President Donald Trump over a red card decision in the World Cup last-32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
World Cup commentary about African teams has reignited concerns over racially coded language in football broadcasting, with academics highlighting how stereotypes about tactical naivety continue to shape media coverage.
Chinese football fans have heavily criticised Paraguay's aggressive tactics during their World Cup last-16 defeat to France, with many arguing the match referee should have issued more disciplinary action.
England and Mexico clash at the historic Estadio Azteca on Sunday as two World Cup quarter-final berths come into play. Norway's in-form Erling Haaland will test Brazil's defence at the MetLife Stadium.
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in advanced discussions with the German Football Federation about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as national team coach, stating he is mentally refreshed and prepared for the role.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a tightly contested World Cup round-of-32 match in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli securing a dramatic late winner in stoppage time to advance to the last 16.
Cape Verde's coach Bubista says his team will maintain their fearless approach in a knockout match against Argentina on Friday, targeting advancement to the next round despite Argentina's status as reigning world champions.
Harry Kane scored twice in the second half to rescue England from a humbling World Cup defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 2-1 comeback victory and setting up a knockout clash with Mexico.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a thrilling 2026 World Cup encounter at Houston Stadium, scoring twice in the second half to deny the Samurai Blue their first-ever knockout victory.
The Dutch football association condemned racist online abuse directed at three national team players following their penalty shootout defeat by Morocco, pledging to pursue legal action through discrimination reporting authorities.