World Cup 2026 quarter-finals continue with Norway facing England, while Jürgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head coach following their early exit, and America embraces the tournament as a cultural phenomenon.

World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are underway with Norway versus England buildup dominating coverage, as Fifa continues monetizing the tournament including selling pieces of the MetLife Stadium pitch.

Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach following the team's disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay at the World Cup.

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino has emerged as a clutch performer, scoring late-game winners in consecutive knockout rounds to secure his nation's first World Cup knockout victories since winning the 2010 championship.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country in the World Cup group stage while playing for Mamelodi Sundowns, has died at age 25.

The United States has experienced unprecedented enthusiasm for the World Cup, with packed stadiums and record television viewership, creating a unifying cultural force amid political divisions.

Manchester City secured the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5 million, beating Arsenal to the talented prospect.

Ken Bates, the controversial former chairman of Chelsea who oversaw 21 eventful years at the club before his troubled ownership of Leeds United, has died at age 94.

Concerns about FIFA's integrity and potential big team bias in tournament decisions are creating widespread doubt among fans about the fairness and credibility of the World Cup competition.