📈 World Cup Power Rankings: And then there were four
Can you believe it? Only four teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as we head into the semi-finals of the biggest international football...
Arsenal star told he has ‘played himself out’ of England World Cup semi-final team
England boss Thomas Tuchel is preparing for a World Cup semi-final (Picture: Getty)
Thomas Tuchel has shown his ruthless streak throughout the...
Paul Scholes makes incredible World Cup prediction for England vs Argentina semi-final
Former England midfielder Paul Scholes (Picture: Getty)
Paul Scholes expects pure ‘chaos’ in England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina and...
St Gallen star Lawrence Ati-Zigi opens up on heartbreaking World Cup injury
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has described the injury he suffered during Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the...
'I'm honoured' - Lawrence Ati-Zigi responds to St. Gallen statue reports
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says he is honoured by reports suggesting Swiss club St. Gallen could build a statue in his honour, but...
Nicky Butt says Man Utd star could cost England in World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Ex-England and Man Utd midfielder Nicky Butt (Picture: YouTube)
Nicky Butt ‘hopes’ Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is not called upon...
Is this the best sports photo EVER? World Cup fans go wild for snap of Lionel Messi at Arrowhead Stadium
Messi helped Argentina reach the semifinals of the competition on Saturday, teeing up Alexis Mac Allister for the opening goal in his country's 3-1...
Argentina vs England: Emiliano Martinez and Jordan Pickford’s stats at the 2026 World Cup compared
The blockbuster showdown between Argentina and England at the 2026 World Cup semifinals wouldn't be complete without a review of the goalkeepers....
Keith Hackett quizzes FIFA over Breel Embolo red card vs Argentina: 'Degree of unfairness'
Switzerland's Breel Embolo deserved to be sent off against Argentina, but FIFA have questions to answer about their own rules.That is according to...
Sunderland star Granit Xhaka heartened by Switzerland reaction to World Cup defeat against Argentina
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka's World Cup campaign was ended as Switzerland suffered a quarter-final defeat against Argentina.
Sources: Leeds ‘pushing' for Tarik Muharemovic deal as two defender signings lined up
Leeds United are set to step up their pursuit of Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic, sources have told Football Insider. The Whites are...
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s £49m move for Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi
Villa are closing in on Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi in a deal worth around £49m, gatecrashing what looked a done deal for Newcastle.
The...
Sources: Why Newcastle are set to lose out on Johan Manzambi as ‘key' to Aston Villa deal revealed
Newcastle United have lost out on the signing of Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi due to their lack of European football for 2026-27, sources...
Lawrence Ati-Zigi relishing Europa League challenge with St. Gallen
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says playing in the UEFA Europa League would mark another significant milestone in his career as he...
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi unfazed by praise disparity between club and country
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says he is not concerned by the difference in recognition he receives at club level compared to the...
Lawrence Ati-Zigi focused on St. Gallen despite transfer speculation after impressive World Cup
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has reaffirmed his commitment to Swiss side St. Gallen, insisting his full focus remains on the club despite...
Supercomputer releases new prediction on England winning World Cup as semi-final awaits
Opta's supercomputer has England as third-favourites to win the World Cup as they are backed to beat Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday.The...
World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England's semi-final opponents Argentina | Nick Ames
Defending champions will pose a threat with Messi's genius but their lack of width and energy in the midfield offers encouragement for Thomas...
EXCLUSIVE: Ramon Vega says Spurs must 'start over' & 'laziness' is destroying football
Perhaps relegation would have done Tottenham some good. And when that comes from someone who wore the London club's white shirt for five seasons,...
World Cup star 'in hiding' after costly miss sparks death threats
Colombia's Jáminton Campaz is reportedly in fear for his life after missing a crucial goal-scoring opportunity against Switzerland on Tuesday.
Argentina granted permission to wear black armbands after FIFA reject France request
Argentina received permission to wear black armbands during their World Cup quarter-final clash against Switzerland whereas France were refused...
Ex-England international urges Thomas Tuchel to drop huge name against Argentina
Thomas Tuchel seems unlikely to follow this advice (Picture: Getty Images for Rexona)
Thomas Tuchel has been urged to start a player who has not...
A 64-team World Cup? More is more in Fifa-land
So, here we are. After a century of matches, and for the first time in history, the World Cup has entered its sixth week. But is it about to get...
Ex-refs chief: Lautaro Martinez 'should be banned' for England vs Argentina: 'He's broken the law'
Lautaro Martinez should have been handed a one-match ban ahead of England's World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina.That is according to former...
Johan Manzambi issues statement just hours before Newcastle United snub & Aston Villa hijack
Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle United's move for Freiberg and Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi.
FIFA World Cup: Argentina scrape through, but worry lines emerge
Argentina secured a tense victory against Switzerland in their quarterfinal match. Julian Alvarez scored a crucial goal deep into extra time for...
Haway The Podcast | SUNLUN AT THE WORLD CUP | How Did The Lads Get On?
With Switzerland exiting the World Cup at the hands of Argentina at the weekend, that now means every Sunderland player who featured over in the...
Michael Owen ‘unimpressed’ by some England stars at World Cup
Not all of Thomas Tuchel’s players have been shining at the World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)
Michael Owen expects England to improve against...
Newcastle to speed up midfielder search after Manzambi deal is hijacked
Newcastle United are set to accelerate their transfer plans after missing out on the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi, with...
Arsenal makes fresh push to sign their main summer target
Arsenal have not abandoned their interest in Julian Alvarez and are reportedly preparing to revive their efforts to sign the Argentina...
Alexis Mac Allister reacts to Liverpool’s interest in move for ‘great’ midfielder
Gilberto Mora to Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister's Words Add Weight to Transfer Race Julian Alvarez settled the headlines on the pitch with a...
Aston Villa hijack £49m deal for Newcastle United target
Transfer news: Aston Villa hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss prodigy in latest transfer news Transfer news: Unai Emery pulled off a sensational...
Aston Villa Hijack Newcastle Move for (Another) Top Target Johan Manzambi
Newcastle United has suffered another significant setback in the transfer market, with Aston Villa now set to beat the Magpies to Freiburg...
World Cup fans order FIFA to ban Argentina star before England clash after breaking rules
Lautaro Martinez scored to seal Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland and book a World Cup semi-final spot, but fans believe he should have been...
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Midfielder faced Villa in May's Europa League finalU-turn is further summer transfer blow for Newcastle Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle's...
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle transfer as deal agreed for World Cup star
Aston Villa have gazumped Newcastle United to the signing of Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi following his star turn for Switzerland at the FIFA World...
Leeds in pole position to beat Newcastle to yet another new transfer - report
Leeds United are pushing hard to secure the signing of Tarik Muharemovic.The Sassuolo defender is heavily linked with a move to the Premier League...
West Ham face problem in race for two-goal World Cup winger already - report
West Ham United remain interested in Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas.Following his World Cup exit with Switzerland, the wideman could be on his way...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2008- Sky Blues Swiss Bound For Pre-Season Friendlies
On this day (July 13th) in 2008 the Sky Blues set off for Switzerland as part of the club’s pre-season training programme. Here’s Coventry...
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper set for Club Brugge move
According to a report from transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer could be set for a move to Club Brugge:...
Unai Emery strikes as Aston Villa snatch Johan Manzambi from Newcastle
Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle United's move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi and are now poised to complete a deal for one of...
Aston Villa Now Linked With This 33 Goal Forward: Good Option For Emery?
Aston Villa are looking at a surprise transfer. Reports from Sky Sport Switzerland via journalist Sacha Tavolieri suggest Unai Emery’s recruitment...
Johan Manzambi to SNUB Newcastle! Aston Villa 'finalising' transfer for Freiburg star
Aston Villa are close to completing a stunning move to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, effectively hijacking a deal that Newcastle...
Newcastle hijacked AGAIN: Aston Villa lead race for Johan Manzambi after Magpies struck £49m deal to sign Swiss star in another huge blow to transfer plans
Aston Villa have moved ahead of Newcastle United in the race for Switzerland international Johan Manzambi.
Newcastle United rocked by Johan Manzambi transfer blow as Aston Villa hijack deal
Aston Villa have muscled in as they look to sign Switzerland and SC Freiburg star Johan Manzambi ahead of Newcastle United, who held positive talks...
Aston Villa HIJACK Newcastle move for World Cup breakout Johan Manzambi
Aston Villa are reportedly in the process of finalising a deal to sign Switzerland star Johan Manzambi ahead of Newcastle.
Report: Aston Villa launch surprise move to hijack Newcastle’s deal for breakout World Cup star
Aston Villa are reportedly attempting a late hijack of Newcastle United’s move for highly rated midfielder Johan Manzambi. The Midlands club have...
World Cup fans call for Lautaro Martinez ban before England play Argentina
Lautaro Martinez scored the goal to seal Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland and book a place in the World Cup semi-finals, but fans are demanding...
Arsenal make new bid to sign World Cup star after Bruno Guimaraes progress
Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his Arsenal squad (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal are once again ‘pushing’ to sign Mikel Arteta's ‘main attacking...
Embolo sent off under new mistaken identity rule
Breel Embolo has become the first player sent off as a result of the World Cup’s new mistaken identity law. The Switzerland forward was dismissed...
Nico Paz proof Argentina 3-1 extra time win was stressful for everyone
Argentina’s dramatic extra time win over Switzerland to set up a World Cup semi-final with...
Lionel Messi rips into World Cup referee's behaviour and makes accusation
Lionel Messi was involved in a heated clash with Joao Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina's clash with Switzerland on Sunday morning
MOT View: What Leeds have learned about their int'l outcast at the World Cup and why it matters
Leeds United officially have no players left at the World Cup after Noah Okafor and Switzerland were eliminated from the tournament.The Whites had...
No easy wins: Scaloni says 'suffering part of Argentina's DNA' after Switzerland win
After coming back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16, Argentina were again pushed hard by Switzerland before scoring twice in extra...
INSIDE SPORT: FIFA continues to turn a blind eye ahead of England Argentina showdown, the water is strong in Miami and Juan Mata goes Stateside
INSIDE SPORT: After their extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland Nicolas Otamendi shared footage on his Instagram of him and his fellow...
MOT View: Leeds' plans to replace Struijk plans hit by fresh transfer twist
Leeds United had Danilho Doekhi as a potential target this summer after Pascal Struijk's departure.The Whites sanctioned the exit of their...
Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event
‘Definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed'Fifa president calls 48-team tournament a ‘huge success'Fifa officials will look at the...
Argentina players sing Falkland Islands chant ahead of England World Cup grudge match
Argentina are gearing up to face England in the semi-finals of the World Cup and their players sang about the Falklands are seeing off Switzerland
Messi ready for 'special' World Cup clash vs. England
After securing qualification against Switzerland, Argentina captain Lionel Messi admits the squad is feeling the strain of the World Cup's...
Johan Manzambi transfer timeline unravels as Newcastle rocked by Bruno Guimaraes saga
Bruno Guimaraes' transfer situation is understood to have shaken Newcastle but a £49m deal for Swiss star can ease tension on Tyneside
Lionel Messi puts World Cup referee in his place and accuses him of being 'disrespectful'
Lionel Messi pulled the strings as Argentina secured a semi-final spot at the World Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Switzerland, but the Inter Miami...
Julian Alvarez scores stunning extra-time goal as Argentina beat Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinal clash (Video)
After Alexis Mac Allister and Dan Ndoye both scored for their respective teams, the World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina and Switzerland...
England get triple Argentina injury update as Cuti Romero subbed and Lionel Messi busts eye
Argentina will face England in the World Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday evening after they saw off 10-man Switzerland in Kansas City...
Nico Elvedi opens door to Leeds as club 'resigned' to move
Nico Elvedi has opened the door for a move to Leeds United as they step up their efforts to agree terms, sources have told Football Insider.The...
'Don't be disrespectful - speak to me respectfully': Lionel Messi's unusual exchange with World Cup referee is revealed... as officials face new scrutiny over Argentina's 'rigged' run to the semi-finals
The incident occurred during the 42nd minute of the South Americans' 3-1 victory over the Swiss when Messi confronted Portuguese official Joao...
'You have to suffer': Alvarez rallies Argentina after Switzerland win
Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland...
Outraged World Cup fans demand FIFA suspend Argentina star for England after rule breach
Argentina booked their place in the World Cup semi-final vs England with a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland.
England warned about ‘one-sided refereeing’ before Argentina World Cup semi-final
World Cup officials have been accused of favouring their decisions towards Argentina (AP Photo)
Switzerland were furious with the ‘one-sided...
Yakin slams ‘absolutely incomprehensible’ Embolo red card after Switzerland’s World Cup exit
Switzerland bowed out of the World Cup following defeat by Argentina, but Murat Yakin bemoaned the decision to dismiss Breel Embolo.
The post Yakin...
Messi praises 'not normal' Argentina in WC defense...
Lionel Messi has said Argentina's remarkable run of success is "not normal" after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World...
‘I struck it beautifully' – Barcelona target Julian Alvarez offers reminder of his talents with World Cup stunner
Barcelona target Julian Alvarez had been having an underwhelming World Cup 2026 until he lit up the tournament with a brilliant strike against...
Switzerland rage at 'unacceptable' decision as Argentina profit from World Cup 'disaster'
Switzerland were left furious after their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, having been reduced to 10 men when Breel Embolo was shown a...
VIDEO: ‘Don’t disrespect me’ - Lionel Messi involved in angry exchange with World Cup referee as Argentine GOAT tells FIFA match official how to behave
Lionel Messi confronted referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina's 2026 World Cup quarter-final win over Switzerland following a heated...
Suffering ‘part of Argentina’s DNA’ after reaching World Cup semi-finals, says Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Argentina's ability to maintain their belief in the face of adversity, following their win over Switzerland.
The...
Sources: Bolton Wanderers open talks to sign Auxerre's Theo Bair
Bolton Wanderers have opened talks to sign Canadian striker Theo Bair from Auxerre, sources have told Football Insider.The 26-year-old has emerged...
Lisandro Martinez sends a message after Argentina’s win vs Switzerland, Man Utd need that
Lisandro Martinez has embodied exactly what Man Utd need next season with his message after Argentina’s latest win. Argentina survived a nervy...
Double disappointment as Leeds United star Noah Okafor exits World Cup with Switzerland to Argentina
Noah Okafor was the final Leeds United man left standing at the World Cup.
Martinez books last-four clash with two Reds
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez booked his FIFA World Cup semi-final place with Argentina's 3-1 win over Switzerland.
"Trouble-free": National media rave about United star's confident, decisive World Cup display
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez impressed against Switzerland, and now the Argentine media have reacted.
The post Argentine media react to...
Argentina's players sing that they will beat England at the World Cup 'for the Falklands' in series of anti-English chants before semi-final grudge match
The duo will face each other in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after England beat Norway 2-1 and Argentina saw off...
Swiss media react to Dan Ndoye's performance during World Cup defeat to Argentina
Nottingham Forest forward Dan Ndoye saved his best World Cup performance for the quarter-final, but Switzerland were beaten in the end by...
