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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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Tuchel reveals squad talks after Bellingham's live TV pushback on Norway performance
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he addressed the England squad twice after Jude Bellingham publicly disputed his assessment of their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting the pair "come from the same place" and the matter is resolved.
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France's World Cup exit boosts Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes ahead of England vs Argentina
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or prospects have strengthened after France were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, removing Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise from contention. The England captain has scored six goals at the tournament and faces Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England 'no chance' jibe ahead of World Cup semi-final
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was confronted at a press conference with his dismissive response when asked if England could win the World Cup, and was forced to walk back his earlier comments on the eve of Wednesday's semi-final.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack before England semi-final, unaware it is the wrong flag
A group of Argentina supporters were filmed burning a Union Jack on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — footage that drew widespread mockery online, given that England's national flag is the St George's Cross.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Roy Keane tears into France after Spain's 2-0 World Cup elimination of Deschamps' side
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on France after Spain knocked them out of the World Cup 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro exposing a disorganised French defence and midfield.
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Vieira blasts France after Spain expose toothless Les Bleus in World Cup semi-final
France were eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals in Dallas after Spain goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended their bid for a third consecutive final. Former international Patrick Vieira condemned the performance, saying France "didn't turn up" and made it too comfortable for Spain.
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Spain silence France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals as Spain recorded a sixth clean sheet of the tournament.
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FIFA to break IFAB half-time rules again as World Cup final show runs to 30 minutes
FIFA is set to exceed the IFAB's 15-minute half-time limit at the World Cup final, with a concert headlined by Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS expected to last up to 30 minutes. BBC and ITV have reversed plans to skip the show after the extended break was confirmed.
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Mark Chapman leads BBC's Atlanta coverage as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
The BBC has flown its presenting team to Atlanta for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with Mark Chapman fronting coverage alongside pundits Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart, and Guy Mowbray on commentary with Alan Shearer.
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Spain crush France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating France 2-0 in the opening semifinal on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as La Roja seek a second world title. They await the winner of England vs Argentina on Wednesday.
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Referee overturns France free-kick without VAR in Spain semi-final as fans left baffled
A free-kick awarded to France in the 43rd minute of their World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain in Dallas was reversed by referee Ivan Barton on the advice of his assistant, not VAR — despite widespread confusion among supporters watching worldwide.
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Saliba forced off with back injury as France fall behind Spain in World Cup semi-final
William Saliba was substituted on the half-hour mark during France's World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, signalling a back injury that had troubled him throughout the tournament. Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix replaced the Arsenal defender.
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Saliba limps off with suspected muscle injury in World Cup semi-final blow for France and Arsenal
William Saliba was substituted with a suspected muscle problem during France's World Cup semi-final against Spain, casting serious doubt over his availability for the final in New Jersey on 19 July and raising fresh fitness concerns at Arsenal.
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Saliba limps off with back injury as France fall behind Spain in World Cup semi-final
William Saliba was forced off in the 29th minute of France's World Cup semi-final against Spain on Wednesday, pointing to his back after going down. His exit came with France already trailing 1-0 to a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty.
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