News from July 2026

UK Prize Draw Operators Face VAT Crackdown as HMRC Closes In

Hacksaw Gaming Enters Day of the Dead Arena with Tres Pinatas Hold & Win

Supreme Court Lawyer Tom Goldstein Jailed Six Years for Tax and Mortgage Fraud Linked to Poker Winnings

Spain Boss Slams Argentina Players' 'Intolerable' Behaviour After World Cup Final

Golden Retriever Slot From Reel Kingdom and Pragmatic Play: What You Need to Know

From Neuer to Neymar: The Big Names Who Retired From International Football After World Cup 2026

Norway to File Fifa Ethics Complaint Over Trump's Role in Balogun Ban Reversal

Almost a Quarter of World Cup 2026 Players Represented Countries Other Than Their Birthplace

First 48-Team World Cup: The Highs, Lows and What Comes Next

Morocco Faces £17bn Challenge as 2030 World Cup Preparations Gather Pace

Rodri Completes Football's Grand Slam – And He's Only the Sixth Man to Do It

Why Many Black Americans Rooted Against Argentina at the World Cup Final

World Cup 2026: Guardian Writers Pick Their Best Games and Star Players

FIFA Opens Investigation Into Argentina After World Cup Final Brawls and Falklands Banner

Gaza Celebrates Spain's World Cup Win as More Than a Football Victory

La Liga Chief Tebas Blasts Fifa, Calls for Infantino to Resign

Trump Steals the Frame Again as Spain Lift the World Cup Trophy

USA Eyes 2038 World Cup as Fifa Revenue Soars to $15bn

How Spain Celebrated Their Second World Cup: Trophies, Lego and a Big Red Speaker

Trump Booed as He Attempts to Gatecrash Spain's World Cup Victory Celebration

Tuchel's England Should Have Trusted the Ball Players, Not the Blueprint

World Cup 2026: A Tournament of Spectacle, Scandal and Compromise

'Afraid of Nothing': Scaloni Explains the Mindset Behind Argentina's World Cup Final Run

Council of Europe Accuses Fifa of Opening 'Door to Fraud' Over World Cup Betting Deal

Fifa Reports Record $15bn World Cup Revenue, Far Exceeding Pre-Tournament Targets

Spain's World Cup Dominance Is Built on Culture, Not Stars

Ten Cult Heroes of the Geopolitics World Cup: From Vozinha to Lukaku

De la Fuente: Spain Won't Man-Mark Messi in World Cup Final Despite Painful Lesson

Infantino Unlikely to Face IOC Sanctions Over Balogun Red Card Affair

Mikel Merino Opens Up on Injury Battle and Spain's World Cup Final Ambitions

Rooney, Richards and Hart Row the Hudson River After Norway World Cup Bet

Tuchel's Tactical Decisions Cost England a World Cup Final Place, Argues The Guardian

Wildfire Smoke, Transport Chaos and Trump Shadow World Cup Final in New York

World Cup 2026: Atlanta's Homeless Community Bear the Cost of Tournament Clean-Up

World Cup 2026's Best Viral Moments: From Japan's Texas Joy to Messi's Giant Statue

Man Loses Court Battle Over C$120,000 Jackpot Won on Ex-Girlfriend's Casino Account

BBC vs ITV: Who Won the World Cup 2026 Broadcasting Battle?

England's Passing Problem: What Tuchel's World Cup Exit Reveals About a Deeper Issue

England's World Cup Hope Was Real – But Brief: Reflections on the Argentina Defeat

From Baby Bath to World Cup Final: The Messi-Yamal Photo That Defies Belief

Messi Turns Statistical Anomaly Into England's Worst Nightmare at World Cup 2026

Romero Shines for Argentina as World Cup Final Beckons Despite Troubled Spurs Season

Thomas Tuchel and England's World Cup Exit: Manager or Mirage?

Evolution AB Pays £4.75m to Settle UKGC Unlicensed Access Case

Matt Fitzpatrick Calls Out Gambling-Fuelled Abuse Ahead of The Open Championship

Gates of Olympus POP: Pragmatic Play Shrinks Its Slot Star for Mobile Players

Argentina Players Display Malvinas Banner After Dramatic Win Over England

German Court Issues Injunction Against Fifa Over World Cup Ticket Sales Practices

Mbappé's World Cup Angst: France Star Faces Uncertain Road to 2030

Trump to Present World Cup Trophy at Spain v Argentina Final

Tuchel Pledges England Commitment After World Cup Semi-Final Exit

BBC and ITV to Screen Full World Cup Final Half-Time Show Despite Uncertainty Over Length

Boston's 'Traffic Cone' Gets First-Class Welcome as Scotland's World Cup Legacy Lives On

French Media in Mourning After Spain Knock Les Bleus Out of World Cup

How Messi's Movement Could Trouble England in the World Cup Semi-Final

Spain Reach World Cup Final on Collective Brilliance as France Are Dismantled

Tuchel: Argentina Are 'Fuelled by History' Ahead of England's World Cup Semi-Final

World Cup 2026 Refereeing Row: New Laws Creating Chaos on the Pitch

World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Feature Top Four in Rankings for First Time

Kimi Antonelli Leads 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship With George Russell Closing In

Balogun Admits Ban Reversal Controversy Was Predictable as FairSquare Files IOC Complaint Against Infantino

Deschamps on the Verge of World Cup History as France Face Spain in Semi-Final

England vs Argentina: Messi's World Cup Swan Song Sets Up a Blockbuster Semi-Final

Harry Kane's World Cup Final Shot at Immortality — and the Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal's Three-Year-Old Brother Keyne Steals the Show at World Cup 2026

Lamine Yamal Turns 19 Ahead of Spain's World Cup Semi-Final Against France

Scaloni on Verge of World Cup History as Argentina Chase Unprecedented Back-to-Back Titles

Argentina World Cup 2026 Guide: Holders Eye Back-to-Back Glory Without Relying on Messi

Bellingham Makes World Cup History With Back-to-Back Brace as England Eye Argentina Semi-Final

England's Defence Holds Firm as Stones and Guéhi Contain Haaland in Extra-Time Win Over Norway

Infantino Hints at 64-Team World Cup Expansion Before 2030

Infantino Hints at 64-Team World Cup for 2030 as Fifa Eyes Further Expansion

Rajoy Accused of Racism After Claiming France Have 'No French Players' Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final

Spain World Cup 2026 Preview: Yamal, Williams and a Squad Built to Win

Tuchel and Bellingham: England Cannot Afford This Distraction Before Argentina Semi-Final

Bellingham Fires Back at Tuchel After England Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

Bellingham's Brilliance Rescues England Against Norway in World Cup Quarter-Final

Cablegate: Was Bellingham's Goal Against Norway Tainted by an Overhead Wire?

Infantino's Balogun Decision Casts Shadow Over World Cup Integrity

Kane Plays Down Tuchel Rift After England Reach World Cup Semi-Final

Tuchel and Bellingham Clash After England Edge Norway at World Cup 2026

VAR 'Mistaken Identity' Rule Sends Embolo Off in Tears as Argentina Beat Switzerland

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: France and Spain Lead as England and Argentina Grind Into Semi-Finals

Belgium's Golden Generation Bows Out at World Cup 2026 After Injury-Hit Quarter-Final Loss to Spain

Belgium's Golden Generation Bows Out at World Cup 2026 After Spain Defeat

David Beckham's World Cup Ad Blitz: How He Became America's Biggest Brand

Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup Midfielder, Dies Aged 25

Mbappé's Leadership Vindicates Deschamps as France Reach Third Straight World Cup Semi-Final

Mikel Merino: Spain's Super-Sub Sending La Roja Into World Cup Semi-Finals

Rudi Garcia's Future Uncertain After Courtois Substitution Controversy in Belgium's World Cup Exit

Why England Players – and Mumsnet – Have Fallen for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup

UK Woman Claims £12 Million Lottery Ticket Was Thrown in the Bin After Store Terminal Misread It

England Must Starve Haaland of Service in World Cup Quarter-Final, Says Hayes

England Players and Staff Could Share £19m Bonus if World Cup is Won

France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup 2026 Semi-Final as Mbappé Shines

Meet Jayèma: The London Stylist Who's Become a World Cup Fixture for England, Brazil and Beyond

Portugal World Cup 2026 Guide: Ronaldo's Last Dance and a Squad Built to Go Deep

Twelve National Team Coaches Sacked or Resigned After World Cup 2026 Group Stage

Unai Simón and Spain Break World Cup Goalkeeping Record Ahead of Belgium Quarter-Final

Anthony Gordon Opens Up on World Cup Journey, Barcelona Move and Turning Adversity Into Fuel

How Harry Kane Almost Became a Goalkeeper – and What Made Him England's Greatest Striker

How Reading Gave Michael Olise the Break Chelsea and Man City Threw Away

Jarell Quansah Handed Two-Match Ban by Fifa for Mexico Red Card

Uefa Set to Block Russian Football Return Despite IOC Lifting Ban

US in Talks with Fifa Over Hosting 2029 Club World Cup

White House Defends Trump's Balogun Red Card Lobbying as 'Very, Very Highly Suspicious'

World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Headline Eight-Team Shootout

Michael Burry Takes Long Positions in DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment

Thunderkick Launches Serpentico Smash Slot with Cluster Pays and Crush Mechanics

Mbappé: The World Cup's Defining Figure On and Off the Pitch

Neymar Becomes First Player to Bookend International Career with Goals at the Same Venue

Reece James Injury Doubt for England's World Cup Quarter-Final Against Norway

Trump's World Cup Intervention Exposes FIFA's Governance Crisis as USA Exit Tournament

World Cup 2026 Last-16 Review: France, Spain and England Among Teams Impressing as Quarter-Finals Loom

Fifa Accuses Uefa of Hypocrisy Over Balogun Red Card Row

Jude Bellingham: England's Complicated Genius Finding His Stride at World Cup 2026

Mbappé Brands Paraguayan Senator 'Despicable' After Racist Attack as FFF Pursue Criminal Charges

Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Exit After Portugal Eliminated by Spain

Yellow Fever Hits Vancouver: How Colombia's Fans Have Become a Force at World Cup 2026

Belgium Look to Turn the Page Against USA at World Cup 2026

Brazil Dumped Out by Norway as Haaland Brace Ends World Cup Dream

England's World Cup 2026 Guide: Tuchel's Big Calls, Bellingham's Role and the Quest to End 60 Years of Hurt

Jordan Henderson Breaks Wrist in Post-Match Celebrations After England Beat Mexico

Ronaldo Confirms Qatar 2026 Will Be His Last World Cup Ahead of Spain Clash

Trump's FIFA Intervention Over Balogun Ban Overshadows USMNT's World Cup Run

Tuchel Slams 'Erratic' Refereeing After England Survive Mexico Scare

Uefa Declares War on Fifa Over Balogun Suspension Lift

Balogun Red Card Ban Lifted: White House Lobbying Leads to Stunning Fifa U-Turn Ahead of USA vs Belgium

Belgium Unfazed by Pro-US Crowd Ahead of World Cup Last-16 Clash in Seattle

Brazil vs Norway: Why the World Cup Stops a Nation While the US Barely Notices

Canada's World Cup Co-Hosting Leaves Questions Unanswered After Morocco Exit

Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Says Dallas Hotel Incident 'Resolved' After Police Apology

Luis de la Fuente on Yamal, Portugal Clash and Spain's World Cup Journey

Messi, Ronaldo and the Ageless Strikers Rewriting the Rules at World Cup 2026

Who Was Freddy? The World Cup's Most Mysterious Fan Bows Out

Aramco's World Cup Sponsorship Shines in Houston While Port Arthur Residents Live in the Shadow of Its Refine

England Face Mexico at the Azteca: Survival, Altitude and Tuchel's Uncertain Road

Harry Kane in Career-Best Form as England Prepare to Face Mexico

How Carlo Ancelotti Has Transformed Brazil's World Cup Fortunes

Norway World Cup 2026 Guide: Haaland, Ødegaard and a Nation's Return to the Big Stage

Paraguay's World Cup 2026 Guide: Alfaro's Defensive Revival and the Threat of Julio Enciso

Rotterdam's Cape Verdean Community Celebrates World Cup Journey Despite 3-2 Loss to Argentina

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: France Lead the Pack as England Face Mexico Test

Balogun Suspended One Match for Belgium Tie as USA Rally Around Banned Striker

Cape Verde Set to Make World Cup History Against Argentina

Egypt's World Cup Run Shadowed by Politics as Coach Hassan Blurs Lines Between Football and State

Lamine Yamal Leads Spain's World Cup Charge With Brother Keyne Stealing the Cameras

Messi's World Cup Comes Home: Argentina Face Cape Verde in Miami

Mexico City Gripped by World Cup Fever Ahead of England Last-16 Tie

Ronaldo Scores but Struggles as Portugal Edge Croatia to Reach Last 16

Salah Fit But Starting Role Uncertain as Australia Prepare for Egypt Clash

England Head to the Azteca: Tuchel's Side Face Mexico in Last 16 Amid Hand of God Ghosts

France at World Cup 2026: Can Deschamps Finally Unleash Mbappé and Co?

Germany Exit World Cup Early for Third Successive Tournament as Identity Crisis Deepens

Harry Kane Double Saves England as DR Congo Scare Sets Up Mexico Showdown

Harry Kane Rescues England from World Cup Disaster with Two Late Goals Against DR Congo

Malik Tillman's Broken Boot and Free-Kick Magic Fires USMNT Into Last 16

Trump Stays Quiet as World Cup 2026 Breaks Attendance Records

England vs DR Congo: Tuchel's Knockout Test Begins in Atlanta

Fabián Ruiz Ready to Reclaim Spain Spot Ahead of Austria Clash

France Dismantle Sweden 3-0 as Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé Click Into Gear at World Cup 2026

Michael Olise Is Stealing the Show at the World Cup – Even Without a Goal

Pochettino's Science-Backed Penalty Plan Sets USA Apart at World Cup 2026

Socceroos Eyeing Penalty Science Ahead of Egypt Clash at World Cup 2026

Two Dead in Mexico City World Cup Celebrations After Historic Win Over Ecuador

USMNT Face Bosnia in Last 32 With More Than Just a Win at Stake