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FIFA and global players’ union FIFPRO are in discussions over establishing protocols to avoid games being played in excessive heat, sources have told ESPN.

Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in FIFA’s rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champions again.

Norway boss Stale Solbakken has said he believes the overhead wires deserve an assist for England’s equaliser.

Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football’s biggest event.

Fernández, a forward like Rojas, was subbed on in the 79th minute of El Paso’s USL Cup match against New Mexico United on Saturday night.

Jude Bellingham praised England’s fighting spirit and ability to “win dirty” after coach Thomas Tuchel criticized their performance in beating Norway on Saturday.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review showed he was guilty of simulation.

Alf-Inge Haaland claims Norway were “robbed” in their World Cup quarterfinal but hopes England go on to win the tournament after knocking out his homeland.

Lionel Messi has said Argentina’s remarkable run of success is “not normal” after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England.

It wasn’t Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but Argentina’s supporting cast stepped up after the Switzerland defense muted their captain.

Plenty of players have moved clubs during a major tournament, but what is that experience like and how much does it impact negotiations?

Chelsea are looking at Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as part of their search for attacking reinforcements Transfer talk has the latest.

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we now know our four World Cup semifinalists.

When the World Cup ends, 47 teams will have been eliminated, and we’re grading every one on how its run compared with expectations.

Erling Haaland couldn’t lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.