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FIFA plans a $20bn-valued commercial subsidiary and up to $4.2bn in minority fundraising to boost development funding, prompting UEFA criticism.
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France’s men’s team on a four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup, succeeding Didier Deschamps.
Barcelona sign Germany forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal, reuniting him with coach Hansi Flick.
Kevin Keegan, the former England player and manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has died at 75 after a battle with cancer.
Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1-0 after extra time in East Rutherford, winning its second men’s World Cup with Torres’ 106th‑minute goal.
Argentina scored twice in the final five minutes to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, booking a July 19 final against Spain.
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty sent Spain to its first final since 2010.
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time as England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal, sending England to the semifinals.
DFB says it has agreed on key contract points with Jürgen Klopp after talks in New York, but Red Bull clearance and federation sign-off are still required.
Gregor Kobel's saves and a decisive penalty from Rubén Vargas sent Switzerland past Colombia on penalties, into their first World Cup quarter‑final in 72 years.
Belgium knocked co-host United States out of the World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle; De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced to face Spain.
Harry Kane’s penalty sealed England’s 3-2 win over co-host Mexico at Estadio Azteca, moving him level with Gerd Müller on 14 World Cup goals.
Erling Haaland scored twice late as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, sending Norway to its first men's World Cup quarterfinals.
Kylian Mbappé's 70th‑minute penalty gave France a hard‑fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia, sending Les Bleus into the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
Morocco routed co-host Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals; Azzedine Ounahi scored twice.