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Switzerland coach blasts ‘unacceptable’ VAR rule after 3-1 Argentina defeat in World Cup quarter-finals

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 11: Breel Embolo #7 of Switzerland argues with referee Joao Pinheiro following his second yellow card and subsequent red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.   Lars Baron/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 11: Breel Embolo #7 of Switzerland argues with referee Joao Pinheiro following his second yellow card and subsequent red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.   Lars Baron/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

England fans in Singapore turn Chijmes into home ground as World Cup q-final win sparks belief

England fans at Chijmes celebrating after Jude Bellingham equalised for the Three Lions in their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway.
England fans at Chijmes celebrating after Jude Bellingham equalised for the Three Lions in their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway.

Vinicius apologises to Brazilians for World Cup ‘frustration’

(FILES) Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on July 10, 2026 for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
(FILES) Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026. Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on July 10, 2026 for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Didier Deschamps leads France to familiar territory in final World Cup

TOPSHOT - France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe and head coach Didier Deschamps hug after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
TOPSHOT - France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe and head coach Didier Deschamps hug after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026.  (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts

FILE PHOTO: A security guard stands outside Bank Master (Banco Master), following the arrest of the controlling shareholder of lender Banco Master, businessman Daniel Vorcaro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/ Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A security guard stands outside Bank Master (Banco Master), following the arrest of the controlling shareholder of lender Banco Master, businessman Daniel Vorcaro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/ Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

Brazil’s football system is broken, says Pele’s daughter

Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of former Brazil great Pele, believes there is a lack of transparency and accountability in the nation’s football administration.
Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of former Brazil great Pele, believes there is a lack of transparency and accountability in the nation’s football administration.

Tuchel and Garcia test World Cup’s last frontier as national identity gives way to a global game

England manager Thomas Tuchel remains on course after battling past DR Congo and Mexico to set up a last-eight clash with Norway who knocked out Brazil in the last 16.
England manager Thomas Tuchel remains on course after battling past DR Congo and Mexico to set up a last-eight clash with Norway who knocked out Brazil in the last 16.

Brazilian police search former President Bolsonaro's home for weapons

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro looks on from his home as Sao Paulo’s Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (not pictured) leaves after a visit in Brasilia, Brazil September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro looks on from his home as Sao Paulo’s Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (not pictured) leaves after a visit in Brasilia, Brazil September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano

Sleepless Solbakken reveals Ancelotti gift after Norway beat Brazil

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken celebrates after the match as Norway qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken celebrates after the match as Norway qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Ancelotti to stay on as coach for Brazil's major rebuild

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti at half time REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti at half time REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.