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Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway as they beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.

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England and Thomas Tuchel will want to match the achievements of the nation's famous side that lifted the World Cup trophy in 1966. Can you name every side they have ever faced in the knockouts?

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Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway knock out five-time champions Brazil, and progress to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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We’re going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time, progressing thanks to the man whose smile, and choice in cowboy apparel, has charmed the US. Erling Haaland delivered again for his country, scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes – his sixth and seventh…

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⚽️ Match gallery | Player guide | World Cup draw | Email Beau It has just been announced that the arrival of the teams at the stadium has been put on hold. So, maybe we won’t be fine .... And another! Norway are heading through. There’s gonna be a lot of rowing routines on the floors of New York bars tonight. Contin…

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Real Madrid are preparing a mammoth deal for Michael Olise, Tottenham exploring move for Rafael Leao, while Newcastle target Angelo Stiller, plus more.

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Supporters are told to stay in their seats as an electrical storm approaches Azteca Stadium before Mexico v England in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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‘God has been generous to me,’ says 41-year-old Portugal face Spain in last 16 in Dallas on Monday Twenty-three years, 232 games, 146 goals and six World Cups later, at 41, this really could be the end, and Cristiano Ronaldo will depart at peace. The day before potentially the final match of his extraordinary intern…

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Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

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Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival ‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he says Bazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. While Ja…

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⚽️ Kick-off time: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Full bracket | Mail Tom Scandinavian Solidarity Department: “I will be rooting enthusiastically for our Norwegian neighbours while rowing in my armchair,” writes Lars Bøgegaard. “The Swedes has been to a World Cup-final and reached two semif…

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This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them There were furious celebrations when France secured their quarter‑final place. The entire squad charged from the centre spot to the end of the Philadelphia Stadium where th…

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Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

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US striker was shown red in last-32 match Fifa announced suspension of ban earlier Sunday Belgian FA ‘astonished’ by decision Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina , preceding Sunday’s stunning announcemen…

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Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.

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The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character Farewell, then, Freddy – the fan whose face we never saw, the German we never heard speak German, the man forever behind the emoji, the World Cup’s Wizard of Oz. Farewell from…

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After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! “Good evening. The game you are about to see is the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football in the history of the game.” Were David Coleman still around, then perhaps the highlights package of France 1-0 Paraguay at the Geopolitics…

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Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.

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England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.

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England face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City - Thomas Tuchel could change tactics to combat the hosts and the altitude to book a place in the quarter finals.

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