Referee Michael Oliver Could Be Forced to Miss WC Final Even if England Don’t Reach There

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Referee Michael Oliver Could Be Forced to Miss WC Final Even if England Don’t Reach There

English referee Oliver will miss out on officiating the World Cup final if England reach there, owing to the conflict-of-interest rules. Reportedly, he could still be forced to miss the final if Lionel Messi's Argentina is one of the teams playing. That is because of the longstanding political conflict between England and Argentina.

By Nischay Rathore

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USMNT Earns $16M World Cup Prize Money, Set to Split It With USWNT

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USMNT Earns $16M World Cup Prize Money, Set to Split It With USWNT

The US men earned $16 million in World Cup prize money after their 4-1 loss to Belgium and Round of 16 exit. The prize money will be split evenly with women, who make the 2027 World Cup roster, under the collective bargaining agreements. Both squads will equally share World Cup prize money regardless of which team earns it.

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Robert Griffin III ‘Disappointed’ By One-Day Break at FIFA World Cup

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Robert Griffin III ‘Disappointed’ By One-Day Break at FIFA World Cup

“No World Cup game today has been massively disappointing,” the former NFL QB and analyst tweeted on Wednesday. The next game of the tournament is the highly anticipated quarter-final clash between France and Morocco, kicking off Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. “It’s been a mental health day. The heartbreak ..I can’t take it anymore,” commented a fan.


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World Cup Ticket Prices Crash After Hosts USA, Mexico and Canada Exit

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World Cup Ticket Prices Crash After Hosts USA, Mexico and Canada Exit

With host nations USA, Mexico, Canada, and heavyweights like Brazil and Portugal out in the Round of 16, quarterfinal ticket prices are crashing. France vs Morocco dropped from $1,485 to $1,097 (26%), Spain vs Belgium from $3,261 to $1,223 (62%), Norway vs England from $3,866 to $1,805 (53%), and Argentina vs Switzerland down 41%, from $2,381 to $1,400.

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Morocco Suffer Massive Blow as Ismael Saibari Ruled Out Of France Quarterfinal

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Morocco Suffer Massive Blow as Ismael Saibari Ruled Out Of France Quarterfinal

Saibari will miss Morocco’s World Cup quarterfinal vs France after a hamstring strain forced him off 22 minutes into the 3-0 win over Canada. The MRI scans showed that the injury isn’t severe, and coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the match “comes too early for him” but hopes he returns later in the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

Real Madrid Lead World Cup 2026 Club Scoring Ahead of Quarterfinals Kickoff

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Real Madrid Lead World Cup 2026 Club Scoring Ahead of Quarterfinals Kickoff

Real Madrid players top the World Cup 2026 goal charts with 26 goal contributions (16 goals, 10 assists), ahead of Arsenal and Bayern on 20 each. Liverpool sit on 19, PSG on 18 and Newcastle on 11. Kylian Mbappé has 7 goals, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. 4 each, underscoring how Madrid’s attack is driving the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

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