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Bellingham admits 'gutting' feeling as Argentina's late comeback ends England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has spoken of his devastation after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup 2026 final, with the midfielder saying he wished he could have 'given more' for his country.
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Saliba faces up to five months out after surgery blow deepens Arsenal's defensive crisis
William Saliba is set for surgery on a back problem that could sideline him for four to five months, ruling the Arsenal centre-back out of the opening stretch of the Premier League season after he was forced off in France's World Cup semi-final against Spain.
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Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream
Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.
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Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina
Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly
Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.
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Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.
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Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina
Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.
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Saliba to undergo surgery, Arsenal without defensive leader for four to five months
William Saliba is set to have back surgery and miss four to five months of competition, according to L'Équipe. The Arsenal defender was forced off in the 30th minute of the World Cup semi-final against Spain (0-2) due to a back injury.
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Vieira backs Tuchel to stay as England manager despite World Cup exit to Argentina
Patrick Vieira has urged the FA to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta ended their World Cup hopes. Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the FA and chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.
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Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Arsenal weigh Gyokeres swap to land Alvarez as United plan triple summer signings
Arsenal are reportedly considering offering Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal for Julian Alvarez, while Manchester United are pushing ahead with multiple transfer targets this summer.
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Argentine media hail 'miracle' as Messi inspires late comeback to deny England a World Cup final
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final for the second successive time after overturning a 1-0 deficit against England in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalising in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez settling it in extra time. Argentine and Spanish outlets celebrated the result as a 'miracle' and an act of 'madness'.
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Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time
Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.
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Argentina risk Fifa punishment after Falklands banner follows World Cup win over England
Several Argentina players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed holding a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Fifa previously fined the AFA £20,000 for the same banner in 2014.
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Bellingham dismisses Messi clash as 'nothing' after Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has played down his on-pitch exchange with Lionel Messi, calling it 'nothing bad at all', after England suffered a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading in a stoppage-time winner.
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Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's players paraded a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 stoppage-time victory over England in Atlanta, breaching FIFA rules on political messaging and prompting a UK government minister to demand an investigation.
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Tom Cruise, Madonna and Robbie Williams headline World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium
FIFA has revealed the full line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance alongside Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini and Jennifer Hudson.
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Zidane to be named France manager by Friday at €5m per year
The French Football Federation is expected to officially announce Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps' successor on Thursday or Friday. A contract worth approximately €5m annually is ready to be signed.
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