Moo Deng, a celebrity hippo, has predicted England and France will reach the World Cup final after selecting watermelon halves representing the two teams.
The Argentina national team has drawn criticism from many in England after their celebratory chant referenced the Falkland Islands, following their victory over Switzerland to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-finals against England.
The social media accounts of player Alexander Sorloth and his girlfriend have been flooded with threatening messages after he failed to pass the ball to Erling Haaland during the World Cup 2026 quarter-final match.
Not solely reliant on natural talent, superstar Kylian Mbappe dominates the field by adhering to a specialized fitness regimen, a strict six-meal diet, and modern sports medicine therapies.
Throughout this year's tournament in the US, fans have easily spotted Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Michael Olise consistently chewing gum during matches.
Immediately after the World Cup 2026 quarter-final match, midfielder Jude Bellingham garnered attention for continuing to use an oxygen mask as a familiar therapy to accelerate muscle recovery.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane sarcastically suggested Alf-Inge Haaland appears to be drinking while watching football, after the Norwegian legend criticized the referee in his country's World Cup 2026 quarter-final loss to England.
Darren Jason Watkins Jr, the 21-year-old American streamer known as Speed, left the stadium disappointed after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni dismissed the notion that Argentina benefited from an easy draw after their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
The Argentina national team wore black armbands in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final match against Switzerland to honor Antonio Rattin, the former captain associated with the introduction of penalty cards in football.