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  • Jude Bellingham’s second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals

    England reached the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a quarterfinal victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice for the second match running. The result eliminated Norway, one of the tournament’s surprise contenders, and reinforced England’s status as a leading favourite as the competition entered its final stages. Much of the pre-match…

  • Schjelderup’s ‘outstanding strike’ gives Norway lead against England

    Norway took the lead over England during their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Miami, courtesy of a goal from Andreas Schjelderup. His effort was described by BBC Sport as an “outstanding strike”, marking a significant moment in a knockout tie between the two nations. The clip forms part of BBC Sport’s video coverage of…

  • 3 Rock Songs From 1978 That Make Me Wish I Could Time Travel

    This American Songwriter opinion piece rounds up three rock songs released in 1978 that the writer says are so good they wish they could travel back in time to hear them anew. The author frames the late 1970s as a distinctive period in which the decade’s sound was beginning to evolve towards the iconic 1980s…

  • England reach World Cup semi-finals as Bellingham sinks Norway in extra time

    England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, to defeat Norway 2-1 in a gripping quarter-final. The result vindicated manager Thomas Tuchel’s call for his side to “release the handbrake” at the tournament’s business end, though the display fell well short of the cohesive…

  • ‘Man of all the moments’ – Bellingham gives England the lead

    Jude Bellingham scored his second goal of the match to put England 2-1 ahead of Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami. The strike, celebrated by BBC commentary as the work of a “man of all the moments”, moved England towards a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. England’s…

  • Argentina v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live

    The Guardian is running live coverage of the Argentina v Switzerland quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup, a knockout tie whose winner will advance to a semi-final against England, who earlier beat Norway 2-1 after extra time. The match was scheduled to kick off at 8pm local time in Kansas City (2am BST), with defending…

  • Mick Jagger Says the Beatles Were in a League of Their Own as Songwriters

    Mick Jagger has reflected on the songwriting of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, describing the Beatles as being in a class of their own during the 1960s. Speaking about that era of music, the Rolling Stones frontman said no other band, singer or songwriter could rival the pair, whom he called the most “prolific” songwriters…

  • England to meet Norway in Miami World Cup quarter-final

    England will face Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, in a tie to be staged in Miami. The fixture represents a significant test of England’s tournament ambitions under manager Thomas Tuchel, with Norway posing a particular threat through striker Erling Haaland, whose form makes him a major defensive concern for the Three…

  • Argentina vs. Switzerland: Where to Watch the World Cup Quarterfinal Match Online

    The Hollywood Reporter has published a viewing guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland, taking place on Saturday, 11 July. The piece is essentially a practical guide for viewers in the United States, explaining which channels and streaming services will carry the match rather than reporting on the football itself.…

  • Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Skin Returns In Rayman Legends Retold

    Ubisoft has confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag character skin featuring Edward Kenway will be revived in the upcoming Rayman Legends Retold. The skin returned this week in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and its inclusion in the Rayman title marks a piece of cross-promotion between the two Ubisoft franchises. Rayman Legends Retold is…