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Fans pay their respects to former player and manager Kevin Keegan in Newcastle, England, on Monday .
SOCCER
Jul 21, 2026
Charismatic Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch
The former England forward, who has died of cancer at 75, combined charisma and impulsive passion with an ability to score the goals that mattered.
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal against France during the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
England outlasts France in chaotic and thrilling fight for third place at World Cup
France¡¯s Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to ?become the top scorer of all time in the World Cup.
France's Kylian Mbappe (left) has scored eight goals during the World Cup and is in contention for the Golden Boot.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 17, 2026
Dejected England and France prepare for World Cup match neither wanted
France¡¯s hopes ?of ?reaching a third successive World Cup final were emphatically ended by Spain, while England suffered its own heartbreak a day later with a loss to Argentina.
Argentina players celebrate with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their win over England at the World Cup in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 16, 2026
Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match at World Cup
FIFA¡¯s Stadium Code of Conduct bans ¡°banners, flags, flyers, ?apparel and other paraphernalia that are of a political, offensive, ?and/or discriminatory ?nature¡± inside stadiums.
England coach Thomas Tuchel gives instructions to Jude Bellingham during their team's match against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 16, 2026
Thomas Tuchel says England not cursed after nation¡¯s latest World Cup heartbreak
England took the lead in the ?55th minute through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina then seized control, and Tuchel¡¯s side failed to withstand the pressure.
Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina's victory over England in their semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 16, 2026
Argentina rallies past England to reach World Cup final
Argentina crushes England¡¯s World Cup dream with two late goals in a dramatic 2-1 comeback, earning a title showdown with unbeaten Spain.
England midfielder Jude Bellingham (center) warms up during a training session on the eve of his team's 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match against Argentina, in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2026
England together and blocking out the noise ahead of Argentina showdown
England beat Norway to reach the semifinals, but much was made in the aftermath of a difference in ?opinion between manager Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Jude Bellingham has emerged as England's most indispensable player during its run to the semifinals.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 14, 2026
Argentina and England set to renew historic rivalry in World Cup semifinals
Meetings between the countries have long felt larger than soccer.
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the match as England qualify for the semi finals of the World Cup in Miam on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 12, 2026
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
England will face ?Argentina or ?Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday, looking to stay on course for a ?repeat of their sole World Cup triumph of 1966.
Norway forward (center) Erling Braut Haaland takes part in a training session in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 10, 2026
Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England¡¯s O¡¯Reilly
Erling Haaland has been at his rampaging best at the 2026 tournament, scoring seven goals to fire his team into the quarterfinals for the first time.
England coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates after the team's victory over Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 9, 2026
World Cup reveals growing acceptance of foreign coaches among world powers
At the start of the World Cup, 27 countries had a foreign national at the helm, up from nine four years ago.
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Mexico during the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2026
10-man England outlasts Mexico to advance to World Cup quarterfinals
The result set up a last-eight clash with Norway, ?which shocked Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday.
England manager Thomas Tuchel walks on the pitch after his team's World Cup match against Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 3, 2026
Mission impossible? England takes the World Cup high road against Mexico
Thomas Tuchel¡¯s men are bracing for the challenge of playing at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which sits 2,240 meters?above sea level.
Harry Kane (third from left) celebrates with his teammates following England's win over Congo during the World Cup round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 2, 2026
England coach says team overcame past demons with comeback win over Congo
England is aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
England's Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 29, 2026
England test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket
When the news was announced at Trent Bridge on Sunday it drew a standing ovation from the crowd.
Folarin Balogun of the U.S. challenges Australia's Jacob Italiano during a Group D match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle on June 19.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup thrives on diaspora players
The tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams this year, creating space for more countries and for the transnational communities that define many of them.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo double fires Portugal as Ghana thwarts England
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups
Argentina forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 23, 2026
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup
Lionel Messi has risen to the challenge in style to become the all-time World Cup record scorer, two games into the tournament.
Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England during its win over Croatia during a Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Thomas Tuchel praises players after England surges past Croatia in second half
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford struck in the second 45 minutes to seal the victory after Harry Kane had two?goals canceled out by Croatia in ?the opening half.
England manager Thomas Tuchel talks to reporters at a news conference in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 10, 2026
Tuchel says England not World Cup favorites but can dare to dream
Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Thomas Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation¡¯s solitary triumph in 1966 counts against it.

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