England Allege ‘Sabotage’ Before Knockout Tie

6 minutes ago

England Allege ‘Sabotage’ Before Knockout Tie

England have reportedly described their Mexico buildup as “sabotage” after logistical issues, schedule uncertainty and a hotel leak before Sunday’s Round of 16 match. Hundreds of Mexican fans gathered outside Thomas Tuchel’s team hotel with boos. The FA then secured FIFA approval for road blockades, tighter checks and extra security to protect players’ rest in Mexico City.

By Nischay Rathore

Other articles from Soccer

29 minutes ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Says Paraguay Tactics Would Get Him ‘Four Red Cards’

Ibrahimovic said Paraguay’s tactics tested France beyond football, forcing them to “stay composed” and not “fall for the trick.” He admitted, “I would get four red cards in this game,” if targeted. France answered differently, he said, by staying relaxed: “Smile, score goals, win the game,” sealing a 1-0 World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay.

By Nischay Rathore

Kylian Mbappé Fires Back After Ugly Paraguay Battle

about 1 hour ago

Kylian Mbappé Fires Back After Ugly Paraguay Battle

Mbappé sounded off after France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16, saying they “did not want to play football” and France were “better.” “If they tell us to f*** off, we will also tell them to f*** off,” he said. He added France can “get our hands dirty” when needed after Paraguay’s aggression in Philadelphia.

By Nischay Rathore

Joe Hart Calls Out Paraguay's Dirty Tactics After Kylian Mbappé Gets Last Laugh

about 1 hour ago

Joe Hart Calls Out Paraguay's Dirty Tactics After Kylian Mbappé Gets Last Laugh

Paraguay made 13 fouls and avoided cards in France’s 1-0 Round of 16 win. The incidents included Mbappé getting kicked in the shin and players messing up the penalty spot. Hart ripped them on BBC Sport, calling the tactics “an absolute disgrace” and saying he would “never, ever want to win” that way. Mbappé scored, getting the last laugh.

By Nischay Rathore

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Planning to Attend FIFA World Cup Match at Arrowhead

about 1 hour ago

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Planning to Attend FIFA World Cup Match at Arrowhead

Taylor and Travis are planning to make their first official public appearance as a married couple at the July 11 FIFA World Cup match at Arrowhead Stadium. The newlyweds tied the knot on Friday, July 3, in a ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden. Security and stadium officials have begun preparations for their arrival. Notably, the couple will also attend JuJu Smith-Schuster’s wedding on July 10.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 2 hours ago

Kylian Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay

Mbappé converted a 70th-minute penalty after VAR spotted Diego Gómez’s knee catching Désiré Doué, giving France a 1-0 Round of 16 win in Philadelphia. His seventh 2026 World Cup goal tied Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. France now face Morocco on Thursday, July 9, at Gillette Stadium after the Atlas Lions eliminated Canada 3-0 earlier Saturday.

By Nischay Rathore

Never miss an update! Download our app now.