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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.

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Rudi Garcia insists underdogs Belgium will give Spain a run for their money

Belgium are embracing their underdog status ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final ⁠against Spain, with coach Rudi Garcia confident they have the attacking quality and belief to upset the European champions.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tore Andre Flo on whether Norway can win the World Cup, Haaland & Chelsea

What if Norway actually win the World Cup? It might sound ridiculous at first, but the Scandinavians' dream is more alive than ever...

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How France turfed a stubborn Morocco out of the World Cup thanks to second-half showing

Pre-tournament favourites France had looked in awesome form during this World Cup, and they faced a Morocco side determined to shock the football world with what would arguably be one of the greatest results in their history if they were to beat Les Bleus.

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Coach Hugo Broos finally confirms he is leaving South Africa job

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has confirmed his departure after ⁠a fortnight of uncertainty over whether the 74-year-old would stay on after the country reached ‌the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

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Luis de la Fuente warns that Lamine Yamal's best has 'yet to come' ahead of Belgium match

The best of Lamine Yamal is yet to come at this World Cup, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warned, ahead of Friday's quarter-final clash with Belgium in Los Angeles.

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Kylian Mbappe claims there is still 'a long way to go' after France's win over Morocco

France captain Kylian Mbappe insisted Thursday his team were not getting carried away about their chances of winning another World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday.

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How Mbappe and France managed to break down Morocco's wall in quarter-final victory

Football is made up of narratives that repeat themselves, but with scripts slightly adjusted by time. Four years after their tense semi-final clash in Qatar, France and Morocco met again in a World Cup knockout match.

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France find their way past Moroccan pressure in front of Shakira and packed Boston Stadium

The opening atmosphere of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals had everything you would expect from an event of this magnitude: celebrities in the stands, a party in the bleachers, and the high-level football that crowns the favourites.

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Mohamed Ouahbi admits France were the better side in defeat for Morocco

A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had ⁠to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday's tie.

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Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe for eighth goal as France make World Cup semi-final

France coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the World Cup to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday.

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Mbappe and Dembele on target as France dump Morocco out to reach World Cup semis

Kylian Mbappe netted his 20th FIFA World Cup goal as he bounced back from a saved first-half penalty to help fire France to a 2-0 win over Morocco in a quarter-final encounter in Foxborough, keeping his country’s hopes alive of reaching a third successive final.

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'Clear favourites': Haaland puts pressure on England ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Erling Haaland has said all the pressure should be on England in their World Cup quarter-final with Norway, dubbing them the 'clear' favourites.

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Why Arsenal, Tottenham & Newcastle are ready to battle it out for Norway sensation Nusa

After an absolutely stunning qualifying campaign and a successful path negotiated to the World Cup quarter-finals, some of the focus has turned to Norway, and what they have to offer as the tournament gets down to the final stages.

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England's Quansah receives two-match ban for red card against Mexico

England defender ⁠Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches ‌following his red card in ‌the team's World Cup ‌last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving ‌manager Thomas Tuchel short of ‌back-line options for the latter stages of the ‌tournament.

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OPINION: France & Morocco's World Cup clash shines light on social & political tensions

While in Boston, where two of the world's top eight national teams will face off in the most balanced of the World Cup quarter-finals, in France thousands of officers will be stationed in Paris and the largest cities to prevent the inevitable. Indeed, while governments have sketched a reconciliation, the two societies seem further apart than ever.

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Brahim Diaz certain that Morocco will challenge France in World Cup quarter-final

Morocco international Brahim Diaz has labelled the North Africans as among the contenders to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of their quarter-final fixture against France at Boston Stadium on Thursday.

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Vozinha and other unsung heroes who've made a name for themselves at this World Cup

With just over a week left until the World Cup reaches its conclusion, full focus, some would say rightly, remains on the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

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World Cup LIVE: Mbappe and Dembele take France past Morocco and into the final four

Only eight nations remain involved at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and today sees the quarter-finals kick off with France taking on Morocco in Boston. Follow the build-up as well as all the action from the match right here!

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England's World Cup week review: Bellingham inspires Three Lions to famous win in Mexico

England's fourth week at the World Cup was by far their most impressive. Before their showdown at the Azteca against the co-hosts, England had stumbled their way through the tournament.

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From Manzambi to Bouaddi: The main breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup

Even in an increasingly globalised football world, the World Cup remains an unparalleled showcase for young players and standouts from less prominent national teams. The same scenario is repeating itself in 2026, even as the big stars steal the spotlight in North America.

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France & Morocco kicking off World Cup quarter-finals, Argentina out to continue Houdini act

France take on Morocco on Thursday in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final showdown as the largest and most logistically complex edition of the footballing showpiece ever staged enters the home straight.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kirkland hails England's win vs Mexico but says Haaland could 'destroy' them

Chris Kirkland believes "everything fell into place" for England in their sensational World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, but now warns an Erling Haaland-led Norway pose a new and different threat.

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Why free agent Vlahovic could be just what Xabi Alonso and Chelsea are looking for

With much of the focus still remaining on the World Cup, certain deals in the transfer window are largely passing without fanfare.