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<title><![CDATA['England don't want to play, neither do we,' says coach Deschamps ahead of third-place match]]></title>
<excerpt>France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side does not want to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff against England in Miami on Saturday (local time). ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side does not want to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff against England in Miami on Saturday (local time). ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We need to bring out our best version,' says Argentina coach ahead of final against Spain]]></title>
<excerpt>Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the team needs to 'bring out our best version' to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday (local time) in New Jersey.></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the team needs to 'bring out our best version' to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday (local time) in New Jersey.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:28:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Destiny': 18 years after iconic photo, Messi, Yamal to square off in final]]></title>
<excerpt>Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Messi becomes first player with 10 WC knockout assists after Argentina's semifinal win]]></title>
<excerpt>Messi has become the first player to record 10 assists in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, taking his overall World Cup assist tally to 12, the most by any player since records began in 1966. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Messi has become the first player to record 10 assists in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, taking his overall World Cup assist tally to 12, the most by any player since records began in 1966. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Lautaro Martinez's late winner helps Argentina edge England 2-1 after dramatic comeback, reach WC f]]></title>
<excerpt>Defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday (local time), scoring twice in the closing stages. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday (local time), scoring twice in the closing stages. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:47:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[This tactic which England used against Argentina backfired ]]></title>
<excerpt>The match slipped away from England over the final 37 minutes as La Albiceleste staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ The match slipped away from England over the final 37 minutes as La Albiceleste staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:47:51 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: France gored 2-0 by Spain as La Roja march into second World Cup final]]></title>
<excerpt>Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (local time), extending their winning streak against Les Bleus to three matches. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (local time), extending their winning streak against Les Bleus to three matches. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:04:34 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: IOC urged to investigate Infantino over Balogun suspension reversal]]></title>
<excerpt>IOC) has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, including his reported role in the reversal of the Un States.></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ IOC) has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, including his reported role in the reversal of the Un States.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:20 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi says Argentina's sustained success 'isn't normal' after semifinal berth]]></title>
<excerpt>Reflecting on Argentina's latest run to the last four, Messi said the team's ability to remain among the world's best after winning multiple major titles should not be taken for granted. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Reflecting on Argentina's latest run to the last four, Messi said the team's ability to remain among the world's best after winning multiple major titles should not be taken for granted. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:31:12 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:44:24 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'It followed me home', Haaland returns to Norway after quarterfinal exit]]></title>
<excerpt>Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared a light-hearted post on social media after returning home following Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in the quarterfinals. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared a light-hearted post on social media after returning home following Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in the quarterfinals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Pure Joy' in France camp as Mbappe inspires Les Bleus to third straight WC semi-finals]]></title>
<excerpt>France celebrated their victory over Morocco with jubilant scenes from the locker room as the players shared moments of pure joy after securing their place in the World Cup semi-finals.></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ France celebrated their victory over Morocco with jubilant scenes from the locker room as the players shared moments of pure joy after securing their place in the World Cup semi-finals.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:05:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA Chief Referee Collina rubbishes allegations of unfair play, biased decisions amid World Cup controversy]]></title>
<excerpt>FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 to enter quarter-finals]]></title>
<excerpt>England overcame a hostile atmosphere at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium and a second-half red card to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a gripping FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 encounter. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ England overcame a hostile atmosphere at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium and a second-half red card to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a gripping FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 encounter. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland's brace stuns Brazil as Norway reach maiden quarter-finals]]></title>
<excerpt>Erling Haaland produced a sensational late double as Norway shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Erling Haaland produced a sensational late double as Norway shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:07:35 GMT</pubDate>
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