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Why Thomas Tuchel's flexibility will be crucial to England in World Cup latter stages

Questioned before the World Cup, then criticised during the group stage, Thomas Tuchel is now winning over his supporters. But the toughest test is yet to come, with this quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday night.

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How Jude Bellingham established himself as England's star weapon at the World Cup

England have come through some rough moments at the 2026 World Cup to emerge as strong contenders to reach the final of the tournament, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane the key men driving - and sometimes dragging - the Three Lions toward their success.

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Harry Kane describes 'beast' Erling Haaland as a different player to him

England captain Harry Kane labelled Erling Haaland "a machine" but said he and Norway's "beast" of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

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Lionel Scaloni wants Argentina to take 'never say die' attitude ahead of Switzerland clash

Lionel Scaloni said he wants his Argentina team to be remembered as a side that "never gives up" as he prepares them to face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

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Stale Solbakken admits Norway's World Cup quarter-final will be decided by strikers

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding his side's World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday.

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Lamine Yamal more focused on winning the World Cup than scoring for Spain after latest win

Lamine Yamal said if Spain wins the World Cup nobody will care about his failure to score, after the teen superstar was again absent from the scoresheet in his side's 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium on Friday.

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Mikel Merino admits he is living 'wildest dreams' after scoring another winning goal

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was "surreal" to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.

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Thibaut Courtois defends Senne Lammens after error costs Belgium in World Cup defeat

Thibaut Courtois rallied behind Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens on Friday after the Manchester United stopper's agonising late blunder gifted Spain a 2-1 victory in their World Cup quarter-final.

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Merino pounces on Lammens howler to give Spain late quarter-final win over Belgium

Mikel Merino’s late strike sent Spain into the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, extending their H2H winning streak to six games and setting up a tantalising clash with France.

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Switzerland coach Yakin confirms star man Manzambi won't be fit for Argentina game

Switzerland will be without leading scorer Johan Manzambi for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, coach Murat Yakin said ⁠on Friday, dealing a blow to the Swiss as they prepare to face the reigning champions in Kansas City.

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England receive boost with Rice, Guehi and James training ahead of Norway clash

England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

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'The biggest potential': Mbappe compares 2026 France side to those of 2018 and 2022

France have been drawing comparisons with greats of the past with their ⁠World Cup run, in which Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele have scored 13 goals between them, but Les Bleus' captain said the current ‌team have not achieved anything yet.

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A look ahead to a fascinating World Cup quarter-final between Norway and England

Miami Stadium is the setting on Saturday where England and Norway fans will find out if there's still a chance football is coming home, or if Norway are going to power on into uncharted World Cup territory.

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Roger De Sa announces exit as Ghana's assistant coach, clarifies Queiroz status

Ghana assistant coach Roger De Sa has announced that he is no longer part of the Black Stars’ technical setup, confirming that his short-term contract signed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Switzerland player Vega says they can beat Argentina but worried about refereeing

There are those who have Messi, those who have Ronaldo, and those who lack standout superstars to rely on but can count on a weapon that, in a tournament like the World Cup, often proves decisive, perhaps even more than a top player: experience. This is the lens through which Ramon Vega, the former Swiss defender known for his time at Cagliari, Tottenham, and Celtic, invites us to view the Switzerland vs Argentina World Cup quarter-final in this exclusive interview.

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Ghana's Marvin Senaya ruled out for eight weeks after hamstring surgery

Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has been ruled out for at least eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round-of-32 defeat to Colombia.

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Patrick Berg: Norway's midfield 'Mentalist' who could lead them to World Cup glory

Bodo/Glimt central midfielder Patrick Berg has been one of Norway's most influential players during the World Cup. Adding to his fame during the tournament, Berg has been physically compared to 'Mentalist' actor Simon Baker, which has made him go viral on TikTok and Instagram. Flashscore has looked into his background and some of his most impressive statistics during the World Cup.

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Record-breaking Simon repaying faith in spades after claiming Spain's No. 1 role

Spain head into Friday’s quarter-final against Belgium with a goalkeeper making history at the 2026 World Cup. Unai Simon, criticised for his club statistics, has answered in the best possible way - by breaking a 36-year-old record and once again confirming that the Spanish national team may well be untouchable at their best.

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Africa’s World Cup report card: Who gets top marks and who failed

With Morocco the last of the record 10 African nations to exit the 2026 World Cup, we can assess the performance of the continent on the biggest stage in global football.

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Why Leandro Trossard has been Belgium's star man at the World Cup

A central figure in Rudi Garcia’s starting XI, Leandro Trossard has become almost indispensable on the left side of Belgium’s attack throughout the World Cup. On the eve of the quarter-finals, he is determined to keep fulfilling his role on the pitch, even if it means raising his voice against his own teammates for the good of the team.

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World Cup LIVE: Merino the hero again as Spain edge Belgium to set up semi-final with France

The quarter-final action continues today at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Spain and Belgium go head-to-head for a spot in the last four. As always, follow the build-up as well as all the key moments from the match with our live blog!

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Senegal’s Edouard Mendy breaks World Cup silence: 'We must ask ourselves right questions'

A few days after Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 32, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has labelled the exit as a ‘failure’ for the West African nation.

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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Hackett on whether the World Cup refereeing has improved recently

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to get his observations and views on the officials and their decision-making from the latest games in the tournament.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'It still stings' - Giuseppe Rossi opens up on World Cup dream that died twice

In Italy, "Mr. Rossi" is the quintessential everyman. But when that surname dons the Azzurri shirt, the mind immediately goes to Paolo, the hero who etched the Italian national team into legend by winning the '82 World Cup in Spain.