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American Elfath to referee England v Argentina
Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
July 14, 2026WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
July 2, 2026Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
June 29, 2026Uruguay's World Cup ends in failure, friction and no wins - Reuters
Uruguay's World Cup ends in failure, friction and no wins Reuters
June 27, 2026Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts - Reuters
Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts Reuters
June 27, 2026Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw
Cape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.
June 22, 2026Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in World Cup - Reuters
Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in World Cup Reuters
June 22, 2026Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
June 21, 2026'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay
Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.
June 21, 2026Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded Uruguay - Reuters
Cape Verde eye another upset against wounded Uruguay Reuters
June 19, 2026Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw
Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H opener at the Miami Stadium.
June 16, 2026Uruguay held to 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener - Reuters
Uruguay held to 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener Reuters
June 16, 2026'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia
Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.
June 16, 2026Gimenez benched, Araujo not in squad as Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia - Reuters
Gimenez benched, Araujo not in squad as Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia Reuters
June 15, 2026Soccer-Bielsa takes blame for Uruguay injuries ahead of World Cup but defends protocols - Reuters
Soccer-Bielsa takes blame for Uruguay injuries ahead of World Cup but defends protocols Reuters
June 15, 2026Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error - Reuters
Uruguay's flight to Miami for World Cup match delayed due to airline error Reuters
June 14, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Suarez, Nandez miss out as Bielsa names Uruguay's World Cup squad - Reuters
Suarez, Nandez miss out as Bielsa names Uruguay's World Cup squad Reuters
May 31, 2026Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks - Reuters
Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks Reuters
March 27, 2026EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin - Reuters
EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin Reuters
February 27, 2026