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An Adidas sportswear store at an outdoor shopping mall in Beijing promoting the Fifa World Cup. Photo: AP
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Adidas, Lenovo among companies in China giving workers a World Cup final holiday

Chinese tech firms NetEase and 37 Interactive Entertainment are allowing employees to enjoy a half-day off on Monday morning.

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South Korean football reform group led by Park Ji-sung, Ryu Seung-min criticised

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True team, strong defence, unbeatable coach: why Spain are in the World Cup final

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While you were sleeping: England blow it, Argentina march into World Cup final

Three Lions facing another four years of hurt after throwing away semi-final lead. Defending champions to take on Spain in historic final.

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Nico Gonzalez (right) celebrate after beating England in the World Cup semi-final. Photo: AP
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Nico Gonzalez (right) celebrate after beating England in the World Cup semi-final. Photo: AP
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Fifa World Cup: Tuchel tactics leave England wondering what might have been

Argentina come from behind again, but England boss Thomas Tuchel will face plenty of questions in coming days after his side’s defeat.

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Infantino reported to IOC over Trump ties after reversal of Balogun red card

⁠Non-profit organisation and advocacy group asks for probe to check if Fifa president has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality.

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Fifa World Cup: England are ‘hungry, ready to go’ in semi-final against Argentina

Head coach Thomas Tuchel says finals are ‘draining and nerve-racking’ but make him ‘feel alive’ before highly-anticipated clash in Atlanta.

Thomas Tuchel addressing the media at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images
Thomas Tuchel addressing the media at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images
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While you were sleeping: Rodri powers Spain to final, Mbappe goes missing

Spain prove the adage that defence wins championships, while a Super Bowl-style show could stretch half-time at the final to almost 30 minutes.

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Superb Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final, eye repeat of 2010 double

Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sink tournament favourites, keep sixth clean sheet in seven matches.

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6 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of World Cup, citing favouritism

Organisers of argentinaout.com claim Fifa and match officials have favoured the defending champions and their captain, Lionel Messi.

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A flashpoint in the controversial Argentina v Egypt match, when referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to an Egyptian staff member. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese referee Ma Ning packs away his cards and bids farewell to the World Cup

Zhou Fei and Fu Ming have also departed, ending China’s involvement in the global showpiece football tournament in North America.

Ma Ning was the first Chinese official to referee a World Cup match in 24 years, and the only one to be selected for consecutive tournaments. Photo: Reuters
Ma Ning was the first Chinese official to referee a World Cup match in 24 years, and the only one to be selected for consecutive tournaments. Photo: Reuters
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All eyes on Mbappe, Yamal as Spain, France meet in ‘final before the final’

France, Fifa’s No 1 team, face No 3-ranked team in first semi-final, but Spain may have upper hand, having won their past two meetings.

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Fifa World Cup semis: 4 previous champions, a bitter rivalry, race for Golden Boot

Top four in Fifa rankings meet over two blockbuster matches, with Mbappé v Yamal and Messi v Kane just two of many intriguing storylines.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino to look into expanding World Cup to 64-team format

This year’s edition is the first 48-nation tournament, a decision that was heavily criticised but has not ‌provoked much debate recently.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the Norway v England match at the World Cup. Photo: Reuters
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Fan Zhendong set for commentating debut during World Cup final on Chinese site

Football pundit Zhan Jun reveals that table tennis legend, a well-known football fan, will be co-commentator on sports platform Migu on Monday.

Fan Zhendong, seen here playing for German club FC Saarbrücken in May, is expected to be a guest commentator alongside Chinese professional footballer Wu Lei. Photo: Getty Images
Fan Zhendong, seen here playing for German club FC Saarbrücken in May, is expected to be a guest commentator alongside Chinese professional footballer Wu Lei. Photo: Getty Images
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Fifa World Cup: Sorloth under fire for Erling Haaland error in Norway defeat

Online commentators slam striker after he failed to release superstar No 9 when team led 1-0 and had England on ropes.

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Fifa World Cup: Argentina beat Switzerland to book blockbuster England date

Defending champions given run for money before extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez break 10-man Swiss resistance.

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Fifa World Cup: England ‘get lucky’ as Bellingham sinks Norway but Tuchel unhappy

German boss says team ‘made life difficult for themselves’ after come-from-behind victory sets up semi-final against Argentina.

Jude Bellingham strikes a familiar pose after his winning goal for England against Norway. Photo: Reuters
Jude Bellingham strikes a familiar pose after his winning goal for England against Norway. Photo: Reuters
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Fifa World Cup: Luis de la Fuente ‘convinced’ Spain can topple Kylian Mbappe and France

Dallas encounter is repeat of 2024 European Championship and 2025 Nations League semi-finals, both won by Spain.

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Hong Kong giants Kitchee plotting ‘evolution not revolution’ for Asian campaign

Local champions confirm signings of three familiar faces, while boss Inigo Calderon explains debt to owner Ken Ng Kin.

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Fifa World Cup: Norway on edge before historic quarter-final against England

Few expected the team to make it this far in the tournament, and the result is a nation united in euphoria around its team of Vikings.

Norwegian supporters celebrate their round-of-16 win over Brazil at Karl Johans gate in Oslo on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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Fifa World Cup: Spain star Lamine Yamal warns France to be afraid for semi-final

European powerhouses set for Dallas meeting after Mikel Merino strikes late to seal Spain victory over Belgium.

Lamine Yamal (right) celebrates with Nico Williams following Spain’s victory over Belgium. Photo: Reuters
Lamine Yamal (right) celebrates with Nico Williams following Spain’s victory over Belgium. Photo: Reuters
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World Cup tears, and trials with Son Heung-min: meet Sri Lanka star in Hong Kong

Set to leave city after 3½ years, Waseem Razeek was ball boy for 2006 final between France and Italy; injury ruined own World Cup chance.

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Fifa World Cup: Erling Haaland begins Norway v England psychological warfare

Striker adamant pressure all on Three Lions for Miami quarter-final clash, says it is ‘super special’ to face country of birth.

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Latest Mbappe goal makes him first to score at least 8 at multiple World Cups

Current World Cup is also first in history in which two players have scored at least eight goals in the same tournament.

Kylian Mbappe scores France's first goal in their quarter-final 2-0 win over Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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