Norway's striker Erling Braut Haaland gets off the plane after Norway's national football team landed at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport on July 13, 2026.

Haaland and Norway heroes get wild 90,000-fan welcome

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Amitabh Bachchan marvels at FIFA WC upsets

Bachchan lauded World Cup underdogs challenging football's traditional giants

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Can Spain's midfield stop France's frightening attack?

Can Spain’s possession shield withstand France’s explosive transitions in the semi?

Can Spain's midfield stop France's frightening attack?

Mbappe vs Yamal: Battle for the World Cup Final

Two of the best players on the planet will go head-to-head in the World Cup semi-final

Who will get the upper hand in this one?

Death threats rock Colombian star after World Cup exit

Jaminton Campaz’s case a grim reminder of Andres Escobar tragedy

Colombia's Jaminton Campaz reacts after losing to Switzerland during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Rooney spots Messi weakness ahead of England-Argentina

This will be the first time Messi faces England in a semi-final

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Readers share their FIFA World Cup 2026 photos

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Wave Your Flag: Readers share their FIFA World Cup 2026 photos

Shawk the Hawk boasts flawless record in WC knockouts

The feathered football oracle enters the semi-finals with a perfect knockout record

Shawk the Hawk continues impressive streak with semi-finals awaiting

Wave Your Flag for the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Wave Your Flag for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Why FIFA “examining” 64-nation World Cup benefits UAE

The FIFA president is open to extending the number of nations at the World Cup again

Fifa President Gianni Infantino could expand the number of nations at the World Cup again in 2030

Haaland-Bellingham: The friendship that beat rivalry

Norway might have lost, but their friendship truly won the night and memes

Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (L) congratulates England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 11, 2026.

Only Jude Bellingham has done this since Maradona

Bellingham’s historic World Cup brace run puts him in Maradona’s company

Jude Bellingham #10 of England celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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